Parenting Therapists in 02481
Parent guidance and behavior management training 3.
As a Boston-area psychologist for over 15 years, I focus on mindfulness-based work with teens, parents, families with whom I facilitate healthy change and growth. I have clinical experience from various settings (hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential facilities & therapeutic schools). For over a decade, I served as the Clinical Director of the Manville School at Judge Baker Children's Center in Boston - a Harvard-affiliated therapeutic school program for kids with emotional, behavioral and learning difficulties. I also recently served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy (IMP) in Boston.
Parent guidance and behavior management training 3.
As a Boston-area psychologist for over 15 years, I focus on mindfulness-based work with teens, parents, families with whom I facilitate healthy change and growth. I have clinical experience from various settings (hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential facilities & therapeutic schools). For over a decade, I served as the Clinical Director of the Manville School at Judge Baker Children's Center in Boston - a Harvard-affiliated therapeutic school program for kids with emotional, behavioral and learning difficulties. I also recently served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy (IMP) in Boston.
Rebecca Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02481 (Online Only)
I am confident in providing support in navigating life changes, complex health needs, grief, work stressors, parenting and relationships.
I love working with cycle breakers who are approaching burnout, who are done feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from their unique selves. My clients are learners, thinkers and healers, who appreciate understanding themselves, who strive to have deeper and more meaningful relationships, and who want to make a positive impact on the world and take responsibility for the trajectory of their lives. I believe that each client has their own unique strength and spark, and I actively build a safe space for therapy that also includes room for joy, creativity and laughter.
I am confident in providing support in navigating life changes, complex health needs, grief, work stressors, parenting and relationships.
I love working with cycle breakers who are approaching burnout, who are done feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from their unique selves. My clients are learners, thinkers and healers, who appreciate understanding themselves, who strive to have deeper and more meaningful relationships, and who want to make a positive impact on the world and take responsibility for the trajectory of their lives. I believe that each client has their own unique strength and spark, and I actively build a safe space for therapy that also includes room for joy, creativity and laughter.
Sometimes life throws us curveballs, and we might feel stressed, overloaded, or struggle to make decisions. You might be struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, unhealthy relationship patterns, major life decisions, professional and academic performance, or parenting issues. These challenges might be keeping you up at night or are interfering with your peace of mind. As a therapist, my primary goal is to provide a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for my clients, to explore their thoughts and feelings.
Sometimes life throws us curveballs, and we might feel stressed, overloaded, or struggle to make decisions. You might be struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, unhealthy relationship patterns, major life decisions, professional and academic performance, or parenting issues. These challenges might be keeping you up at night or are interfering with your peace of mind. As a therapist, my primary goal is to provide a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for my clients, to explore their thoughts and feelings.
My primary work is with children, adolescents, parents and families. I provide treatment for a wide range of childhood mental health concerns, as well as specialized help for parenting issues or families experiencing a crisis. My work is comprehensive, paying attention to family, school, medical and environmental issues that underly problems. Depending on the situation, I may work with children directly, engage in parent coaching/consultations or interface with other providers and schools to improve the conditions for wellness. I am also a educational specialist and work with children and schools to promote best outcomes.
My primary work is with children, adolescents, parents and families. I provide treatment for a wide range of childhood mental health concerns, as well as specialized help for parenting issues or families experiencing a crisis. My work is comprehensive, paying attention to family, school, medical and environmental issues that underly problems. Depending on the situation, I may work with children directly, engage in parent coaching/consultations or interface with other providers and schools to improve the conditions for wellness. I am also a educational specialist and work with children and schools to promote best outcomes.
Margo Porter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02481
At times, this therapy is maximized by parental work and/or family therapy where individuals can learn ways to resolve family conflicts, strengthen sibling relationships, and solidify the bond between parent and child.
I am an interactive, insight-oriented and solution-focused therapist. With compassion and understanding, I will work with you to help you build on your strengths, and attain the personal growth you are looking for.
At times, this therapy is maximized by parental work and/or family therapy where individuals can learn ways to resolve family conflicts, strengthen sibling relationships, and solidify the bond between parent and child.
I am an interactive, insight-oriented and solution-focused therapist. With compassion and understanding, I will work with you to help you build on your strengths, and attain the personal growth you are looking for.
Additionally, I specialize in parent guidance for parents of teens and young adults who are struggling with independence or emotion dysregulation.
I am licensed in MA and NY. I am straightforward, helping clients achieve behavioral change towards living in line with their values and priorities. I provide treatment that is founded on evidence based principles, meaning that I base treatment on knowledge gleaned from research and science while allowing for flexibility to accommodate to the individuals with whom I work. I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities and work from within an acceptance based cognitive behavior therapy framework. Balancing acceptance of our experiences and channeling our strengths towards behavior change is, I find, the most useful path forward.
Additionally, I specialize in parent guidance for parents of teens and young adults who are struggling with independence or emotion dysregulation.
I am licensed in MA and NY. I am straightforward, helping clients achieve behavioral change towards living in line with their values and priorities. I provide treatment that is founded on evidence based principles, meaning that I base treatment on knowledge gleaned from research and science while allowing for flexibility to accommodate to the individuals with whom I work. I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities and work from within an acceptance based cognitive behavior therapy framework. Balancing acceptance of our experiences and channeling our strengths towards behavior change is, I find, the most useful path forward.
My work helps people having difficulty with anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviors, parent-child issues, school difficulties, stress management, parental stress, life transitions, and developmental challenges.
I help adolescents, college students, adults and couples who are stuck in unsatisfying patterns of thinking and behavior create lasting change to grow and fulfill their full potential. I am a licensed clinical social worker, a psychoanalyst, a faculty member of the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis, and a former supervisor at Children's Hospital Boston and the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy. I have a flexible approach to psychotherapy and include both an appreciation for how past experiences shape the present while also incorporating coping strategies to manage and change every day life in the short-term.
My work helps people having difficulty with anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviors, parent-child issues, school difficulties, stress management, parental stress, life transitions, and developmental challenges.
I help adolescents, college students, adults and couples who are stuck in unsatisfying patterns of thinking and behavior create lasting change to grow and fulfill their full potential. I am a licensed clinical social worker, a psychoanalyst, a faculty member of the Massachusetts Institute for Psychoanalysis, and a former supervisor at Children's Hospital Boston and the Boston Institute for Psychotherapy. I have a flexible approach to psychotherapy and include both an appreciation for how past experiences shape the present while also incorporating coping strategies to manage and change every day life in the short-term.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), with a Masters in Clinical Social Work from Boston College. My professional focus includes clinical work with children, individual adults, couples and families navigating the complexities of divorce. I also work with couples looking to strengthen their relationship through couple's counseling. I offer individual therapy to both children and adults, couple's therapy, co- parenting counseling, reunification therapy and family therapy to both divorcing and blending/step-family units.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), with a Masters in Clinical Social Work from Boston College. My professional focus includes clinical work with children, individual adults, couples and families navigating the complexities of divorce. I also work with couples looking to strengthen their relationship through couple's counseling. I offer individual therapy to both children and adults, couple's therapy, co- parenting counseling, reunification therapy and family therapy to both divorcing and blending/step-family units.
Elizabeth Renzella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02481 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience in maternal mental health, pregnancy/postpartum and parenting.
There are times in life when we all need extra support and it can be difficult to ask for help. By reading this, you have already taken the first step. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, parenting, pregnancy/postpartum, relationships, or any other emotional concerns, let’s work together to improve your mental health. I am here to guide you in your journey toward letting go of the things causing you distress while empowering you to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I have extensive experience in maternal mental health, pregnancy/postpartum and parenting.
There are times in life when we all need extra support and it can be difficult to ask for help. By reading this, you have already taken the first step. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, parenting, pregnancy/postpartum, relationships, or any other emotional concerns, let’s work together to improve your mental health. I am here to guide you in your journey toward letting go of the things causing you distress while empowering you to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I strive to provide thoughtful, creative and effective solutions. My clients seek help with a range of issues, including relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, family conflict and major life transitions. I offer individual and couples therapy, as well as parent guidance.
I strive to provide thoughtful, creative and effective solutions. My clients seek help with a range of issues, including relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, family conflict and major life transitions. I offer individual and couples therapy, as well as parent guidance.
I also have a strong background in college students and working with adults facing challenges with parenting issues.
I am an experienced clinician who works with individuals and couples from a variety of theoretical perspectives. My commitment is to help people find a greater sense of meaning and purpose in their lives. Concerns about the quality of one's relationships with self and others is paramount to my work. Specific issues with which I have experience include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and parenting.
I also have a strong background in college students and working with adults facing challenges with parenting issues.
I am an experienced clinician who works with individuals and couples from a variety of theoretical perspectives. My commitment is to help people find a greater sense of meaning and purpose in their lives. Concerns about the quality of one's relationships with self and others is paramount to my work. Specific issues with which I have experience include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and parenting.
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Recognizing the vital role of parents, I also offer support to families, providing guidance on effective parenting strategies and navigating the educational system.
With a wealth of experience in psychotherapy and mind-body wellness, I have honed my skills in supporting the emotional well-being of children, teens, and young adults. As a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience in practice, I have transitioned my focus to specialize in behavioral health, integrating my medical expertise with a holistic approach to care. Drawing on years of experience treating children and young adults with anxiety, depression, learning differences, and ADHD combined with additional training in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, I am well equipped to address a spectrum of
Recognizing the vital role of parents, I also offer support to families, providing guidance on effective parenting strategies and navigating the educational system.
With a wealth of experience in psychotherapy and mind-body wellness, I have honed my skills in supporting the emotional well-being of children, teens, and young adults. As a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience in practice, I have transitioned my focus to specialize in behavioral health, integrating my medical expertise with a holistic approach to care. Drawing on years of experience treating children and young adults with anxiety, depression, learning differences, and ADHD combined with additional training in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness, I am well equipped to address a spectrum of
Kate Monaghan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
You are brave for being here. You have done your best as a parent, and yet your child is still struggling. It hurts to see them beating themselves down, and selling themselves short when you know who they are at their best. You've heard them say "I'm not good enough," "no one understands me," or "things would be better if I weren't here." Maybe they've turned to self harm to manage their emotions. You want to protect them, help them heal, and show them the beauty you see when you look at them.
You are brave for being here. You have done your best as a parent, and yet your child is still struggling. It hurts to see them beating themselves down, and selling themselves short when you know who they are at their best. You've heard them say "I'm not good enough," "no one understands me," or "things would be better if I weren't here." Maybe they've turned to self harm to manage their emotions. You want to protect them, help them heal, and show them the beauty you see when you look at them.
Riverbend Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wellesley, MA 02481
We will be offering various parent support groups and adolescent/young adult DBT skills groups beginning in the fall of 2022.
Located on the Charles River in Wellesley, Massachusetts, the Riverbend Group is a small team of mental health practitioners who take a holistic, client-centered approach to mental health. We offer individual and family psychotherapy, group therapy, meditation instruction and clinical supervision.
We will be offering various parent support groups and adolescent/young adult DBT skills groups beginning in the fall of 2022.
Located on the Charles River in Wellesley, Massachusetts, the Riverbend Group is a small team of mental health practitioners who take a holistic, client-centered approach to mental health. We offer individual and family psychotherapy, group therapy, meditation instruction and clinical supervision.
Some of the areas I specialize in are anxiety, OCD, mild ASD, ADHD, adjustment to life events and transitions, parent guidance, stress management, and interpersonal relationship problems.
I bring a warm, supportive, and down-to-earth approach to therapy, with a dash of humor and creativity. My approach is to collaborate with you on developing skills and strategies to cope more effectively, as well as understand underlying patterns and past events that contribute to your current situation. We all struggle to see our strengths, at times, and therapy is a place to embrace those strengths and utilize them to balance out the unique challenges we face.
Some of the areas I specialize in are anxiety, OCD, mild ASD, ADHD, adjustment to life events and transitions, parent guidance, stress management, and interpersonal relationship problems.
I bring a warm, supportive, and down-to-earth approach to therapy, with a dash of humor and creativity. My approach is to collaborate with you on developing skills and strategies to cope more effectively, as well as understand underlying patterns and past events that contribute to your current situation. We all struggle to see our strengths, at times, and therapy is a place to embrace those strengths and utilize them to balance out the unique challenges we face.
W Rachel Krenis
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02481 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am qualified and passionate about treating a variety of mental health concerns such as Anxiety and Depression, Family and Relationship Stress, Eating Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Grief and Life Transitional Support, Parenting Support, Women's Issues such as body image concerns, in addition to Substance Abuse Support.
Are you looking for culturally sensitive, creative therapy? I provide culturally sensitive support to individuals seeking virtual counseling for depression, anxiety, transitions, inner peace-finding, and life coaching and planning. I help my clients feel more comfortable within their own bodies and life. I specialize in women's issues, stress and relationship issues. I also support art therapy and helping clients create safe comfortable spaces for everyday living through home design planning. I also provide support to other mental health LMHC professionals who need supervision towards licensure.
I am qualified and passionate about treating a variety of mental health concerns such as Anxiety and Depression, Family and Relationship Stress, Eating Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Grief and Life Transitional Support, Parenting Support, Women's Issues such as body image concerns, in addition to Substance Abuse Support.
Are you looking for culturally sensitive, creative therapy? I provide culturally sensitive support to individuals seeking virtual counseling for depression, anxiety, transitions, inner peace-finding, and life coaching and planning. I help my clients feel more comfortable within their own bodies and life. I specialize in women's issues, stress and relationship issues. I also support art therapy and helping clients create safe comfortable spaces for everyday living through home design planning. I also provide support to other mental health LMHC professionals who need supervision towards licensure.
I am here to make the experiences of therapy and life coaching extremely easy and comfortable for you. I help individuals and couples that may be feeling stuck, lost, or confused find their way again and overcome obstacles that may be getting in their way. Together, we will identify patterns in your life that you would like to change and develop the skills necessary to change them. My background includes working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, family conflict, estrangement/no contact, parenting, perinatal and postnatal mental health, and difficulty with self esteem.
I am here to make the experiences of therapy and life coaching extremely easy and comfortable for you. I help individuals and couples that may be feeling stuck, lost, or confused find their way again and overcome obstacles that may be getting in their way. Together, we will identify patterns in your life that you would like to change and develop the skills necessary to change them. My background includes working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, family conflict, estrangement/no contact, parenting, perinatal and postnatal mental health, and difficulty with self esteem.
I have devoted my professional life to making the lives of my patients and their parents healthier and happier. I wrote a syndicated column on parenting for The Los Angeles Times, appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows to impart mental health information and lectured extensively. However, what makes me so successful in changing lives and keeping kids safe, is not simply education and experience, it is genuine connection, involvement and care. Above all, my heart lies in helping young people and their parents, one person at a time.
I have devoted my professional life to making the lives of my patients and their parents healthier and happier. I wrote a syndicated column on parenting for The Los Angeles Times, appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows to impart mental health information and lectured extensively. However, what makes me so successful in changing lives and keeping kids safe, is not simply education and experience, it is genuine connection, involvement and care. Above all, my heart lies in helping young people and their parents, one person at a time.
I also have extensive experience in evidence-based methods for parenting challenging children.
I specialize in conducting neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents, ages 6 to 22. I am currently only taking clients for evaluations. The evaluations I conduct are invaluable to parents who are trying to understand their child's learning style and their learning strengths and weaknesses. Often, parents seek my help when they are concerned about their child's ability to achieve his/her potential in school and/or regulate his/her behaviors or emotions. My reports have been crucial tools for many parents in securing academic accommodations for their children both in the state of Massachusetts and elsewhere.
I also have extensive experience in evidence-based methods for parenting challenging children.
I specialize in conducting neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents, ages 6 to 22. I am currently only taking clients for evaluations. The evaluations I conduct are invaluable to parents who are trying to understand their child's learning style and their learning strengths and weaknesses. Often, parents seek my help when they are concerned about their child's ability to achieve his/her potential in school and/or regulate his/her behaviors or emotions. My reports have been crucial tools for many parents in securing academic accommodations for their children both in the state of Massachusetts and elsewhere.
I provide state-of-the-art cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral parent training, along with school consultation when needed, to treat a broad range of emotional and behavioral challenges among children and teenagers. I specialize in the treatment of youth anxiety, depression, selective mutism, OCD, and behavior problems. I can also assist parents in navigating the complex school system to ensure their children are receiving appropriate school support services. I use scientifically proven practices to alleviate mental health difficulties with the overarching goal of promoting the positive development of my clients.
I provide state-of-the-art cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral parent training, along with school consultation when needed, to treat a broad range of emotional and behavioral challenges among children and teenagers. I specialize in the treatment of youth anxiety, depression, selective mutism, OCD, and behavior problems. I can also assist parents in navigating the complex school system to ensure their children are receiving appropriate school support services. I use scientifically proven practices to alleviate mental health difficulties with the overarching goal of promoting the positive development of my clients.
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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.