Parenting Therapists in 06840
Patricia M Grimes
Psychologist, EdD, MEd, BA
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
My intention is to be of help to each client - whether a toddler, a teenager or a parent - empathically and wisely.
In my practice I offer expert assessment, in-depth understanding and ongoing, practical guidance to parents of children from infancy through adolescence. I am an extensively trained and experienced child psychologist, with degrees from Columbia, Harvard and Boston Universities. I have an exceptional understanding of my discipline and a broad range of treatment options at my disposal. I feel strongly that treatment and guidance should be carefully matched to the needs of the individual child and family.
My intention is to be of help to each client - whether a toddler, a teenager or a parent - empathically and wisely.
In my practice I offer expert assessment, in-depth understanding and ongoing, practical guidance to parents of children from infancy through adolescence. I am an extensively trained and experienced child psychologist, with degrees from Columbia, Harvard and Boston Universities. I have an exceptional understanding of my discipline and a broad range of treatment options at my disposal. I feel strongly that treatment and guidance should be carefully matched to the needs of the individual child and family.
Elizabeth (Betsy) Wolfe
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
Parents, if you are feeling worried when your child struggles, I will help your child become less anxious or depressed, and more resilient. We will also discover the knowledge and skills you need to be the best parent you can be. If your preteen, teen, or young adult child is struggling with executive functioning skills so crucial for successful academic and personal functioning, I can help them become more efficient, productive, and comfortable. Teens or adults grappling with depression, anxiety, or social discomfort, I will help you arrive at what you need in order to fashion a more satisfying life.
Parents, if you are feeling worried when your child struggles, I will help your child become less anxious or depressed, and more resilient. We will also discover the knowledge and skills you need to be the best parent you can be. If your preteen, teen, or young adult child is struggling with executive functioning skills so crucial for successful academic and personal functioning, I can help them become more efficient, productive, and comfortable. Teens or adults grappling with depression, anxiety, or social discomfort, I will help you arrive at what you need in order to fashion a more satisfying life.
Jennifer A Nielsen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
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People should feel secure in finding the right "fit" with their provider. I work with children/adolescents and adults. As a school and clinical psychologist, I understand childhood behavior, adolescent needs and parenting issues as well as the school system. I support adult concerns of anxiety, depression, interpersonal functioning, and life transitions. I offer support from an eclectic orientation and invest in tailoring my work to your needs. I promote interacting with others compassionately, with realistic boundaries, and with care for oneself. We all need a place to feel "heard". Feeling understood, we become open to learning.
People should feel secure in finding the right "fit" with their provider. I work with children/adolescents and adults. As a school and clinical psychologist, I understand childhood behavior, adolescent needs and parenting issues as well as the school system. I support adult concerns of anxiety, depression, interpersonal functioning, and life transitions. I offer support from an eclectic orientation and invest in tailoring my work to your needs. I promote interacting with others compassionately, with realistic boundaries, and with care for oneself. We all need a place to feel "heard". Feeling understood, we become open to learning.
Lee Bowbeer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
Special interests of mine include issues related to adoption, infertility, parenthood and parenting, youth sports, work/life balance, trauma and loss, anxiety, and depression.
I believe contacting a therapist is one of the hardest things people ever do. I see it as my job to help clients understand that seeking help for whatever is bothering them is a strength of their character.
Once we begin working together, I'll take the time to listen to you. I'm not the type of therapist who will assign homework between sessions. While I may be knowledgeable about human behavior, you are knowledgeable about you. With that in mind, working through problems and issues is something we'll do together.
Special interests of mine include issues related to adoption, infertility, parenthood and parenting, youth sports, work/life balance, trauma and loss, anxiety, and depression.
I believe contacting a therapist is one of the hardest things people ever do. I see it as my job to help clients understand that seeking help for whatever is bothering them is a strength of their character.
Once we begin working together, I'll take the time to listen to you. I'm not the type of therapist who will assign homework between sessions. While I may be knowledgeable about human behavior, you are knowledgeable about you. With that in mind, working through problems and issues is something we'll do together.
Jen Callaghan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Canaan, CT 06840
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing issues including anxiety, depression, and trauma. I work well with those wanting to improve self esteem, relationships, and functioning at school or work. I have extensive experience working with parents who are looking to gain a better understanding of their child, improve the parent-child relationship, and navigate parenting dilemmas.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing issues including anxiety, depression, and trauma. I work well with those wanting to improve self esteem, relationships, and functioning at school or work. I have extensive experience working with parents who are looking to gain a better understanding of their child, improve the parent-child relationship, and navigate parenting dilemmas.
Georgette Harrison
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
Neither is being their parent.
Does your child seems to have more tantrums and more fears than other young children their age? Or the teacher has shared that your preschooler or kindergartener seems to be struggling and not making friends? Maybe your child has gone through something scary, and now you can't leave the room without them clinging to you. Perhaps you have welcomed a baby to the family, and bonding has been challenging. Or the relationship between you and your child is not what you had imagined it would be, and you seem to always end up in a power struggle. Or you'd like to work on the relationship with your autistic child.
Neither is being their parent.
Does your child seems to have more tantrums and more fears than other young children their age? Or the teacher has shared that your preschooler or kindergartener seems to be struggling and not making friends? Maybe your child has gone through something scary, and now you can't leave the room without them clinging to you. Perhaps you have welcomed a baby to the family, and bonding has been challenging. Or the relationship between you and your child is not what you had imagined it would be, and you seem to always end up in a power struggle. Or you'd like to work on the relationship with your autistic child.
Courtney Carey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
After receiving my graduate degree from Boston University, I pursued additional training in trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy, parent/teen mediation, addiction training, and motivational interviewing.
You may have wondered whether therapy can be helpful to your adolescent. I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents that may be struggling with adjustment to home school, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral or family issues. You can talk to me about anything. I am accessible to parents and easy to talk to. I focus on your child, recognize their strengths, and develop tools to become their own therapist by learning how to deal with challenges. Clients often feel better early on in treatment.
After receiving my graduate degree from Boston University, I pursued additional training in trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy, parent/teen mediation, addiction training, and motivational interviewing.
You may have wondered whether therapy can be helpful to your adolescent. I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents that may be struggling with adjustment to home school, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral or family issues. You can talk to me about anything. I am accessible to parents and easy to talk to. I focus on your child, recognize their strengths, and develop tools to become their own therapist by learning how to deal with challenges. Clients often feel better early on in treatment.
Jenny Grace Jablonka
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840 (Online Only)
My clinical focus is on symptom management, skills coaching, strengths based motivational enhancement & parent/family advocacy/consulting.
My mission is to provide a compassionate counseling experience that help empower individuals to overcome challenges & improve their overall well-being. I strive to create a safe & supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings & behaviors to work towards achieving their personal goals. Over the last 14 years, I’ve had the privilege of working in various clinical settings, including inpatient hospitals, residential & outpatient clinics. Each experience has allowed for my passion of helping others to flourish.
My clinical focus is on symptom management, skills coaching, strengths based motivational enhancement & parent/family advocacy/consulting.
My mission is to provide a compassionate counseling experience that help empower individuals to overcome challenges & improve their overall well-being. I strive to create a safe & supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings & behaviors to work towards achieving their personal goals. Over the last 14 years, I’ve had the privilege of working in various clinical settings, including inpatient hospitals, residential & outpatient clinics. Each experience has allowed for my passion of helping others to flourish.
Amy Elkins Dickerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdM, LPC, RPT-S™
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
I also love supporting parents on their parenting journey and offer tools and resources.
I am a CT Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor that specializes in providing therapy to children, adolescents and parents. I utilize an eclectic mix of theories and techniques to inform my practice (Client Centered, CBT, trauma-focused, expressive arts, play and mindfulness). I provide a safe, warm and non-judgmental space to be heard and supported.
I also love supporting parents on their parenting journey and offer tools and resources.
I am a CT Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor that specializes in providing therapy to children, adolescents and parents. I utilize an eclectic mix of theories and techniques to inform my practice (Client Centered, CBT, trauma-focused, expressive arts, play and mindfulness). I provide a safe, warm and non-judgmental space to be heard and supported.
Dr. Terry D'Elisa
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, NCSP
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
Welcome! I am board certified (ABPP) in School Psychology, and I provide psychological assessment for autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and social/emotional concerns. I also provide parent support and coaching and counseling to both children and adults across a variety of issues including anxiety and depression. Children, adolescents and their parents face many challenges today. The pressure to succeed in school and in the social milieu can be overwhelming. I can help children and parents navigate the challenges of growing up in this high-powered environment and help adults navigate family relationships and personal challenges.
Welcome! I am board certified (ABPP) in School Psychology, and I provide psychological assessment for autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and social/emotional concerns. I also provide parent support and coaching and counseling to both children and adults across a variety of issues including anxiety and depression. Children, adolescents and their parents face many challenges today. The pressure to succeed in school and in the social milieu can be overwhelming. I can help children and parents navigate the challenges of growing up in this high-powered environment and help adults navigate family relationships and personal challenges.
Rebecca Zarrella
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Canaan, CT 06840
Parental guidance sessions are offered (as needed), during which, you, the parent, are invited to join and talk about your parental struggles and successes.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults, helping them to get through whatever challenges they are facing momentary. Difficulties your child may be dealing with may include: depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviors, low-esteem, peer - or family conflict, as well as issues related to school and/or divorce.
Parental guidance sessions are offered (as needed), during which, you, the parent, are invited to join and talk about your parental struggles and successes.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults, helping them to get through whatever challenges they are facing momentary. Difficulties your child may be dealing with may include: depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviors, low-esteem, peer - or family conflict, as well as issues related to school and/or divorce.
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Lauren Dobbs
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Canaan, CT 06840
Dobbs has a profound understanding of mood, anxiety, OCD, parenting, ADHD, executive functioning, life transitions, adjustment issues, and perinatal mental health.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dobbs has a profound understanding of mood, anxiety, OCD, parenting, ADHD, executive functioning, life transitions, adjustment issues, and perinatal mental health.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Jenna L Gatto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840 (Online Only)
My specialities include relationship issues, money and wealth relationship complexities, self-esteem issues, communication roadblocks, feeling ‘stuck’ and career navigation, parenting (as well as financial-parenting skills), life transitions, anxiety and depression, addiction and healthy coping skills & the overall promotion of a healthy well being.
The heart is wired for happiness while the brain is wired for protection. Sometimes these logical and emotional centers are at odds and our life can feel off kilter. I move my clients to a place where these systems feel synchronized, making decisions and living life from a place of love and not fear. Where both can come together to live harmoniously. I believe every decision and choice is an opportunity to curate the life we envision and the relationships we want to have. I work with clients in a therapeutic and coaching space to navigate life’s challenges and to help ease the anxiety that we all experience at times.
My specialities include relationship issues, money and wealth relationship complexities, self-esteem issues, communication roadblocks, feeling ‘stuck’ and career navigation, parenting (as well as financial-parenting skills), life transitions, anxiety and depression, addiction and healthy coping skills & the overall promotion of a healthy well being.
The heart is wired for happiness while the brain is wired for protection. Sometimes these logical and emotional centers are at odds and our life can feel off kilter. I move my clients to a place where these systems feel synchronized, making decisions and living life from a place of love and not fear. Where both can come together to live harmoniously. I believe every decision and choice is an opportunity to curate the life we envision and the relationships we want to have. I work with clients in a therapeutic and coaching space to navigate life’s challenges and to help ease the anxiety that we all experience at times.
Zoe Tarrant
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
I enjoy helping clients with life transitions, parenting, family dynamics, stuck relationship patterns, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, blended families, post-divorce co-parenting, feelings of isolation, school and peer stress, and career re-entry.
I know it's hard to take that first step. I am a strength-based family-systems-trained therapist who believes, "it is never too late to be what you might have been." I believe that who we are both in and out of relationship is not fixed, and that implementing small steps toward change is both do-able and rewarding. My passion for therapy is grounded in the belief that problems and worry held in isolation grow, whereas voicing them aloud in a safe place and working together with a compassionate and skilled therapist can help reduce them to a manageable size.
I enjoy helping clients with life transitions, parenting, family dynamics, stuck relationship patterns, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, blended families, post-divorce co-parenting, feelings of isolation, school and peer stress, and career re-entry.
I know it's hard to take that first step. I am a strength-based family-systems-trained therapist who believes, "it is never too late to be what you might have been." I believe that who we are both in and out of relationship is not fixed, and that implementing small steps toward change is both do-able and rewarding. My passion for therapy is grounded in the belief that problems and worry held in isolation grow, whereas voicing them aloud in a safe place and working together with a compassionate and skilled therapist can help reduce them to a manageable size.
Gretta Cushing
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
I have given professional talks at national and international conferences and published in professional journals on the topics of resilience among children, intergenerational transmission of psychopathology, trauma, substance abuse and parenting.
There is no reason to delay... a better life is yours for the making! If you are thinking of coming to therapy there is probably at least a small part of you that knows things could be better in your life. I specialize in helping you articulate what is getting in the way and moving to where you want to be. The specific challenge may be a relationship that isn't working, a pattern of behavior, a way of treating yourself or other issue. I am easy to talk to and highly interactive.
I have given professional talks at national and international conferences and published in professional journals on the topics of resilience among children, intergenerational transmission of psychopathology, trauma, substance abuse and parenting.
There is no reason to delay... a better life is yours for the making! If you are thinking of coming to therapy there is probably at least a small part of you that knows things could be better in your life. I specialize in helping you articulate what is getting in the way and moving to where you want to be. The specific challenge may be a relationship that isn't working, a pattern of behavior, a way of treating yourself or other issue. I am easy to talk to and highly interactive.
Sonia Roitman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
In my 25 years of practice as a clinical psychologist, I have worked with adults and adolescents, as well as couples and families treating issues of adjustment, self-doubt, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and marital and parenting difficulties. I believe that healthy relationships are at the center of our emotional well-being and that an empathic relationship between client and therapist is essential to any treatment relationship. I provide such an environment so my clients feel comfortable confronting and working through the challenging issues that bring them into therapy.
In my 25 years of practice as a clinical psychologist, I have worked with adults and adolescents, as well as couples and families treating issues of adjustment, self-doubt, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and marital and parenting difficulties. I believe that healthy relationships are at the center of our emotional well-being and that an empathic relationship between client and therapist is essential to any treatment relationship. I provide such an environment so my clients feel comfortable confronting and working through the challenging issues that bring them into therapy.
Jayne Gottschalk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
I see issues through the eyes of a concerned parent, a loving but sometimes harried wife, a watchful daughter and a caring professional who can relate to the problems of my patients.
I'm a licensed couple's and family therapist focused on relational conflict, couple's distress, life transitions and specialize in treating anxiety disorders. My experience includes work as a Supervisor at a Community Mental Health Agency and Clinical Experience at St Vincent's Hospital IOP. I'm a Certified Divorce and Family Mediator and practice Discernment Counseling for those on the brink of Divorce. I understand life can be overwhelming at times and often patient's feel disconnected and lonely. My work is caring and collaborative and I strive to therapeutically uncover the negative patterns that keep patient's stuck in distress.
I see issues through the eyes of a concerned parent, a loving but sometimes harried wife, a watchful daughter and a caring professional who can relate to the problems of my patients.
I'm a licensed couple's and family therapist focused on relational conflict, couple's distress, life transitions and specialize in treating anxiety disorders. My experience includes work as a Supervisor at a Community Mental Health Agency and Clinical Experience at St Vincent's Hospital IOP. I'm a Certified Divorce and Family Mediator and practice Discernment Counseling for those on the brink of Divorce. I understand life can be overwhelming at times and often patient's feel disconnected and lonely. My work is caring and collaborative and I strive to therapeutically uncover the negative patterns that keep patient's stuck in distress.
Danielle Sileo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Canaan, CT 06840
I have experience helping clients deal with issues such as depression, anxiety, divorce, relationships, parenting, infertility and domestic abuse along with knowledge of medical assisted treatments such as methdone and suboxene for addiction.
My passion is helping clients to achieve their goals and create positive change through a client-centered and solution focused approach. I believe that having a supportive and safe relationship between client and therapist is the key to a successful therapeutic journey. My compassionate and gentle style allow me to meet my clients where they are at and work towards making their life more healthy and fullfilled. For over 10 years, my specialty is treating individuals struggling with substance abuse and co-occuring disorders, along with their families.
I have experience helping clients deal with issues such as depression, anxiety, divorce, relationships, parenting, infertility and domestic abuse along with knowledge of medical assisted treatments such as methdone and suboxene for addiction.
My passion is helping clients to achieve their goals and create positive change through a client-centered and solution focused approach. I believe that having a supportive and safe relationship between client and therapist is the key to a successful therapeutic journey. My compassionate and gentle style allow me to meet my clients where they are at and work towards making their life more healthy and fullfilled. For over 10 years, my specialty is treating individuals struggling with substance abuse and co-occuring disorders, along with their families.
Jennifer K Baumgold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Canaan, CT 06840
As a clinician with over 12 years post-graduate experience, I have found the greatest indicator of therapeutic success to be the relationship between the therapist and client. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where we can collaborate together on a treatment plan. While I have extensive experience treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Anger Management, I also have a specifc interest in working with people to adjust to transitions in their lives such as coping with infertility, grief, aging, divorce, chronic illness and parenting concerns.
As a clinician with over 12 years post-graduate experience, I have found the greatest indicator of therapeutic success to be the relationship between the therapist and client. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where we can collaborate together on a treatment plan. While I have extensive experience treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Anger Management, I also have a specifc interest in working with people to adjust to transitions in their lives such as coping with infertility, grief, aging, divorce, chronic illness and parenting concerns.
Dr. Joan Oppenheim
Psychologist, PsyD, MS, MA
Verified Verified
New Canaan, CT 06840
I am a solution-focused psychologist who uses cognitive behavioral strategies and psychodynamic approaches.
I work with adults, children and adolescents, couples, and families who present with depression, anxiety, marital/infidelity/divorce and parenting issues, educational and vocational issues, and adjustment disorders, and those who are at any stage of the divorce process. In the confidential therapeutic environment people can safely explore their issues and achieve understanding and improved personal/interpersonal functioning. I provide executive coaching with foci on developing insight into the self, anger and anxiety management, and interpersonal relationships both in the work place and at home.
I am a solution-focused psychologist who uses cognitive behavioral strategies and psychodynamic approaches.
I work with adults, children and adolescents, couples, and families who present with depression, anxiety, marital/infidelity/divorce and parenting issues, educational and vocational issues, and adjustment disorders, and those who are at any stage of the divorce process. In the confidential therapeutic environment people can safely explore their issues and achieve understanding and improved personal/interpersonal functioning. I provide executive coaching with foci on developing insight into the self, anger and anxiety management, and interpersonal relationships both in the work place and at home.
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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.