Parenting Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

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Jessica McMaster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I currently see adults with a variety of issues some of which include: life transitional struggles, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues.
Hi there! I want to personally welcome you to the journey. I deeply believe that therapy is an intimate journey into the self. I followed my own inner calling to become a therapist and am honored to be able to do this work. I have a firm belief that experiencing life without developing your own meaning, being your most authentic self, and practicing presence daily is quite fruitless, joyless, and confusing. I help my clients move past their fears and get moving on their goals to be their best version of their best selves to live a more balance authentic life.
(484) 229-6736
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Patricia Isakowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
While I treat a wide range of problems and age groups, I specialize in depression, life transitions, trauma, relationship and parenting issues, adolescence and anxiety.
As a psychotherapist, my role is to create a safe environment where you can feel secure and supported to explore and be inquisitive about yourself. If you feel changes are needed in your life; if you are feeling depressed, fearful, ashamed, angry, stuck or confused, anxious or worried; or if you just can't stop self-defeating behaviors, you can benefit from therapy.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.—.Si siente que necesita cambios en su vida; si se siente deprimido, temeroso, avergonzado, enojado, o preocupado, o si no puede controlar los comportamientos autodestructivos, usted puede beneficiarse de la terapia.
(215) 600-4830
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Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Rita Woidislawsky
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Rita Woidislawsky, PhD Dr. Rita Woidislawsky is a Psychologist in Pennsylvania with 30 years of experience. She holds a PhD. Dr. Rita has expertise treating anxiety, couple’s issues, eating disorders, PTSD/trauma, women’s issues, and midlife transitions, and offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Couples/Marital Counseling, Family Therapy and Parenting Skills. In her spare time, Dr. Rita enjoys Pilates and travel.
(484) 263-8276
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Corinne Masur
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am sorry to say that my practice is full at this time. I am a clinical psychologist and a psychoanalyst with 30 years experience. I enjoy working with people of all ages including children from 0 to 18, young adults, adults and elders. I also work with parents on parenting issues and growth promoting strategies for their children.
(215) 352-5403
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Dhvani Patel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you a new parent who thinks therapy is nonsense? But your family is growing and there is a lot more pressure on you. And everyone focuses on the baby but you feel like you don't have the space to complain? You need a place to vent, to game plan, and to learn the magic words to say that will calm everyones' nerves and get everyone back on the same team.
(267) 459-9106
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Philadelphia, PA 19109
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Alexandra Thieman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Being a teen is hard! And being a parent is hard, too! By creating a non-blaming and non-judgemental space, I can help support teens or parents in their individual work or also include a combination of parent -child/family work, as collaboratively decided together.
I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in providing relational, trauma-informed and attachment-focused therapy for teens, adults and families. I love working with teens and creating a safe place for them to be able to better understand themselves, why they are struggling, to help them feel accepted and to develop healhier ways of coping. I have learned through my experience that there are often unmet needs, difficult/adverse life experiences, feelings of disconnection, and/or trauma that underly the emotional, social, or behavioral issues that arise. I work with teens and parents to address these throughout therapy.
(267) 619-8586
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Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Julie Abrams Faude
Psychologist, MA, PhD, PostDoc
Verified
Verified
I am a well-seasoned clinician and parenting teacher.
Are you feeling stuck or trapped? Do you need to drop into greater self-awareness or “grounding”, but you keep getting “triggered” and respond in your old ways? Have you tried meditation or yoga, yet feel something is missing? Have you sensed true “flow” and playfulness in your interactions with others or within yourself, but, sadly, it is just not consistent? Educators, do you need to refill your bucket? Have you spent time learning how to develop your parenting and general relationship skills, but you keep reverting to prior patterns of reactivity? If so, try something new with me.
(484) 209-2564
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Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Judith Sills
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My ideal client is struggling with an important life difficulty: high conflict with an adult child or in-law; marriage misery with no path forward; an uncomfortable situation with a boss, colleague or business partner; parenting struggles, whether married, separated or divorced; ambivalence over a crucial decision like professional change or marriage; or the longing for personal behavior change like weight loss, reduced drinking, or increased productivity.
(267) 459-4967
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Jessica Floresta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MEd, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in parenting , relationship therapy, trauma, sexual development, and childhood sexual abuse.
Asking for help is no small task. Whether looking to help yourself, your relationship, or your children, it can be scary to admit your vulnerability. I can offer compassion and understanding while helping you improve your current situation, improve communication skills, or to help you resolve deeper or underlying emotional distress. I provide a warm and caring space to unpack your concerns and help you to get your needs met. Terapia em português. Estou disponível para uma conversa rápida (e grátis), por telefone e email, de 8am até 8pm.
(856) 238-5245
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Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Not accepting new clients
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Amber Teachen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you feel stressed, like a weight on your back? Do you feel like your thoughts are difficult to control, making it hard to be present in life? Or maybe you're a parent stressed and overwhelmed from finding the best way to support your child/teen? Do you get into power struggles at home? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing relational, systemic-oriented, and collaborative individual and family services to children, teens, young adults, and parents. In the course of our lives, we each get stuck in patterns and need help discovering what's keeping us from experiencing life in a way that feels healthy and happy.
(267) 494-0952
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Philadelphia, PA 19123
Not accepting new clients
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Susanna Gilbertson
MSW, PCC
Grief Coaching for Motherless Mothers: Living without your mom is hard. Living without your mom while parenting is REALLY hard. Mother’s Day? Watching your friends’ moms help with their kids? The anniversary of your mom’s death? Yeah, it’s all really rough. What if no one asked us to “get over it” or “move on”? What if we could keep grieving AND find joy and purpose? I offer online grief support and coaching for mothers grieving the death of their mother.
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Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Sarah Graham Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Along with doing therapy I worked as a school counselor for 17 years and can help navigate concerns with academics, social/emotional learning, and parenting .
My passion is working with individuals who are motivated to change to live a happy and more balanced life. I love working with diverse cultures and my lived experiences have helped shape my understanding of others. I consider family dynamics and their impact on the individual and am willing to work with an individual, couple or the family to help improve communication and conflict resolution strategies. Working with the needs of my clients gives me the ability to shift my approach. Life transitions are difficult. I am here to listen to your story and give you a safe space to create lasting change.
(267) 489-2697
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Philadelphia, PA 19019
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Sarah Barry
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT
Verified
Verified
I welcome all clients, but have special interest in parenting and the family.
So many of us are worried that we have an unfixable problem, or that we ourselves are broken beyond repair. Whatever the issue, we all need someone who's willing to come in and sit in that place with us. I believe that therapy is a relationship, a chance to open up long-closed boxes and explore meaning in a safe place with a caring person. In that space, we can cultivate growth and change.
(267) 209-6497
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Philadelphia, PA 19119
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Maggie Haraburda
MS , LBS , BCBA
Verified
Verified
Maggie offer's a variety of services including ACT for children aged 5-12, parent support utilizing ACT, Developmental Behavioral Assessment's, connection-based ABA and advocate/support during the diagnostic journey.
Maggie's practice is neurodiverse affirming, trauma informed, and utilizes mindfulness based strategies derived from ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Training). Maggie strives to support children to deepen their connection to the world around them. Maggie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Behavioral Specialist in the state of Pennsylvania, Early Childhood Special Educator, Licensed Yoga Instructor, holds certifications in Attachment Bio-Behavioral Catchup and Project ImPACT, and is an ACT Clinician.
(267) 762-1625
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Philadelphia, PA 19128
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Melissa Brand
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Parenting is one of life's greatest adventures. Amid the numerous books, experts, and voices out there it can be difficult to determine what to do when faced with a challenge. Parents of spirited, high-energy, rigid, anxious, or disruptive children or of those who carry diagnoses may feel alone with their challenges. As your psychologist, I offer empathy, support and a collaborative approach for fostering goodness-of-fit parenting in your family. That is, I help you to discover the most effective ways for you to parent your unique child.
(267) 820-9551
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Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Holly Ann Olshefski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Mindfulness Based Play and Family Therapy and Parenting by Connection training have provided me with experience and interventions to help parents empathically listen to and respond to a wide variety of issues facing children.
I specialize in therapy care for children, teens and young adults and families. Parents are included as part of the therapy process from start to finish. Individuals and couples are also seen using a relational lens. Issues you may want to focus on are building cooperation and fostering openness instead of hostility and defiance; growing self esteem and confidence instead of fearfulness, clinging and sadness; increasing tolerance and self control instead of tantrums and aggression. Our work will heal family patterns of discord, hurt and division and will help children along their journey of becoming a confident, well rounded individual.
(215) 600-4791
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Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Mattea LeWitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Some of my areas of expertise include ADHD, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting , and emotion management.
Are you overwhelmed, anxious, and burned out? Would you like to manage your stress more effectively? Maybe you're struggling to keep up with work and family responsibilities, maybe your emotions feel out of control, or maybe you want to have better relationships. Many people have great ideas about how to solve their own problems, but then become frustrated when these strategies aren't working consistently.
(267) 574-9552
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Philadelphia, PA 19146
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Hello Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Parent Management Training, PCIT, family therapy or individual therapy services for ages 9+.
At Hello Therapy our team of licensed clinicians has extensive experience in working with children, adults, families, and couples across a variety of concerns. We offer services for anxiety, depression, trauma processing, relationship & parenting challenges and more.
(484) 509-9687
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Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Katie Crow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting New Patients - Are you struggling to balance your needs within your relationships, parenting or at work/school? Do you have racing thoughts, feel overwhelmed, struggle to focus, or have difficulty sleeping? Do you lack motivation or have lost interest in the things you used to enjoy or isolate yourself? Do you want to develop more coping skills, learn to set boundaries, and be the best version of you? How differently do you think your life would be if you were able to do this? My name is Katie Crow (she/her), LISW-S, LCSW and I am a licensed clinical therapist that works with individual adults in CO, OH, PA, & TX.
(330) 632-1760
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Katey Breuker
MSS, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a broad range of expertise, including working with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and parenting struggles.
Are you feeling stuck and unable to move forward in life? Do you have the sense that there are barriers preventing you from reaching your full potential and finding happiness? Do you want to develop healthy coping skills, resilience, and a deeper understanding of yourself? You're in the right place!
(267) 754-5658
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Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Parenting Therapists

What does therapy for parenting look like?

Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?

When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?

Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?

Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.