Parenting Therapists in 20152
I work with clients who are experiencing: depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse issues, anger management, parent-child conflict, trauma and work related issues.
Are you having difficulty with the relationships in your life? Are you struggling to make progress with your goals? Is it hard for you to find meaning in your daily living? I firmly believe that before any psychological theory or technique can be helpful, a therapeutic relationship must be established. I see the relationship between a client and therapist as a collaborative partnership. Whether you are an adult, adolescent, or family, I seek to create a safe, caring, and non-judgmental environment for us to explore identity, patterns, choices, and opportunities for growth and change. Currently accepting new patients
I work with clients who are experiencing: depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse issues, anger management, parent-child conflict, trauma and work related issues.
Are you having difficulty with the relationships in your life? Are you struggling to make progress with your goals? Is it hard for you to find meaning in your daily living? I firmly believe that before any psychological theory or technique can be helpful, a therapeutic relationship must be established. I see the relationship between a client and therapist as a collaborative partnership. Whether you are an adult, adolescent, or family, I seek to create a safe, caring, and non-judgmental environment for us to explore identity, patterns, choices, and opportunities for growth and change. Currently accepting new patients
Linda Oberleitner, RN, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, RN, LPC
Verified Verified
South Riding, VA 20152
Hello ! I am a counselor with 24 years of experience. I have been a nurse, a wife and mother, a school counselor and experience in working with people with serious mental health symptoms. If you are ready to make your life better such as your marriage or your parenting skills and overall relationships in your life then I can give you the information to make this change happen. As I say to many of my clients who start with me, "no one knows how to do this". That is the truth... we get into marriage and parenting without the knowledge. I can share my knowledge with you and your life can improve and you can FEEL better.
Hello ! I am a counselor with 24 years of experience. I have been a nurse, a wife and mother, a school counselor and experience in working with people with serious mental health symptoms. If you are ready to make your life better such as your marriage or your parenting skills and overall relationships in your life then I can give you the information to make this change happen. As I say to many of my clients who start with me, "no one knows how to do this". That is the truth... we get into marriage and parenting without the knowledge. I can share my knowledge with you and your life can improve and you can FEEL better.
Carla S Batenga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chantilly, VA 20152 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck? I can help. By using a collaborative approach I can help you determine what area of your life you wish to change. As a Personal Life Coach, we work together in identifying goals and shifting your perceptions in order to create positive changes. We work together in removing obstacles to help you accomplish and realize your dreams. In a supportive environment, we can work on a variety of issues. Whether you are feeling stuck, struggling with stress, having interpersonal relationship struggles, having marital or parenting issues, I give you my non-judgmental attention and will keep you focused on your goals.
Feeling stuck? I can help. By using a collaborative approach I can help you determine what area of your life you wish to change. As a Personal Life Coach, we work together in identifying goals and shifting your perceptions in order to create positive changes. We work together in removing obstacles to help you accomplish and realize your dreams. In a supportive environment, we can work on a variety of issues. Whether you are feeling stuck, struggling with stress, having interpersonal relationship struggles, having marital or parenting issues, I give you my non-judgmental attention and will keep you focused on your goals.
Judy Valeski, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Riding, VA 20152
I specialize in depression and anxiety, communication skills, couples counseling, grief and loss, single parenting, career counseling, and chronic illness. As a Resident in Counseling, I tend to use aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as we work together to help clients see immediate connections between their thoughts and their current actions. This often allows for acknowledgement and change to occur sooner, and clients can experience the satisfaction from the results of their hard work.
I specialize in depression and anxiety, communication skills, couples counseling, grief and loss, single parenting, career counseling, and chronic illness. As a Resident in Counseling, I tend to use aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as we work together to help clients see immediate connections between their thoughts and their current actions. This often allows for acknowledgement and change to occur sooner, and clients can experience the satisfaction from the results of their hard work.
I provide therapy to individuals and families with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, parenting and family conflict.
Sometimes our stress and worries can affect the way we interact with the world and can take a toll on the mind, body, and impact relationships. I believe healing from within, starts with compassion and feeling seen. Whether you want to prioritize your mental health or work on relational issues - having a nonjudgmental and supportive safe space can open the door to potential change and growth. When clients are willing to learn and explore beneath the surface of their day-to-day living, they open up new ways to better connect with themselves and with others. I use a collaborative, warm, and mindfulness approach to therapy.
I provide therapy to individuals and families with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, parenting and family conflict.
Sometimes our stress and worries can affect the way we interact with the world and can take a toll on the mind, body, and impact relationships. I believe healing from within, starts with compassion and feeling seen. Whether you want to prioritize your mental health or work on relational issues - having a nonjudgmental and supportive safe space can open the door to potential change and growth. When clients are willing to learn and explore beneath the surface of their day-to-day living, they open up new ways to better connect with themselves and with others. I use a collaborative, warm, and mindfulness approach to therapy.
I specialize in supporting individual and family functioning through my work with adults, women’s issues, couples therapy, parenting, and adolescents.
Do you need a safe place to explore an ongoing struggle, an important relationship, or yourself? Inviting a trained counselor to walk alongside you as you examine your private struggles can create clarity and capacity that leads to momentum in your personal and relational development. My therapeutic approach is warm, non-judgmental, curious, and collaborative. I create uniquely tailored treatment plans that are based on your goals and strengths. I will use expertise and research-informed interventions to equip you with knowledge and skills that will support your continued progress long after we complete our work together.
I specialize in supporting individual and family functioning through my work with adults, women’s issues, couples therapy, parenting, and adolescents.
Do you need a safe place to explore an ongoing struggle, an important relationship, or yourself? Inviting a trained counselor to walk alongside you as you examine your private struggles can create clarity and capacity that leads to momentum in your personal and relational development. My therapeutic approach is warm, non-judgmental, curious, and collaborative. I create uniquely tailored treatment plans that are based on your goals and strengths. I will use expertise and research-informed interventions to equip you with knowledge and skills that will support your continued progress long after we complete our work together.
Early Childhood Partners In Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chantilly, VA 20152
We offer play and family therapy for preschool-aged/young children, parent coaching, early childhood educational consulting, and occupational and developmental services.
Young children are learning every day about themselves, their environments, and the people in their world. Sometimes that learning can be hard! From navigating big feelings, toilet training, early learning and motor planning, or even learning how to navigate our bodies in space and dealing with sensory challenges, things can feel overwhelming for our children and their families! We recognize caregivers as the experts of their children, and we are there to help foster and nurture this amazing relationship!
We offer play and family therapy for preschool-aged/young children, parent coaching, early childhood educational consulting, and occupational and developmental services.
Young children are learning every day about themselves, their environments, and the people in their world. Sometimes that learning can be hard! From navigating big feelings, toilet training, early learning and motor planning, or even learning how to navigate our bodies in space and dealing with sensory challenges, things can feel overwhelming for our children and their families! We recognize caregivers as the experts of their children, and we are there to help foster and nurture this amazing relationship!
Recognizing the difficulties of parenting, Devon offers support for those in need.
Devon is passionate about helping kids heal, thrive, and become the best version of themselves. With an integrative approach, Devon incorporates different counseling theories and uses games, drawing, music, and other creative outlets in sessions. With years of experience providing care for children, Devon is well-versed in all ages, stages, and challenges from early childhood through adolescence. Whether a child is struggling with behavioral issues, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, social skills, or adjustment issues, Devon can help.
Recognizing the difficulties of parenting, Devon offers support for those in need.
Devon is passionate about helping kids heal, thrive, and become the best version of themselves. With an integrative approach, Devon incorporates different counseling theories and uses games, drawing, music, and other creative outlets in sessions. With years of experience providing care for children, Devon is well-versed in all ages, stages, and challenges from early childhood through adolescence. Whether a child is struggling with behavioral issues, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, social skills, or adjustment issues, Devon can help.
“We do not see things as they are, we see them- as we are.” Penned by Anais Ninn, this quote beautifully illustrates that our perspective, which is affected by our life experiences, greatly influences how we view our world. I love guiding clients to focus their mental lens on their sources of strength instead of worries or uncontrollable circumstances. I have worked as a school counselor at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. I am a parent of three children so I understand the struggles of parenting. I have been married for 25 years, so I understand relationship issues too.
“We do not see things as they are, we see them- as we are.” Penned by Anais Ninn, this quote beautifully illustrates that our perspective, which is affected by our life experiences, greatly influences how we view our world. I love guiding clients to focus their mental lens on their sources of strength instead of worries or uncontrollable circumstances. I have worked as a school counselor at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. I am a parent of three children so I understand the struggles of parenting. I have been married for 25 years, so I understand relationship issues too.
I have been providing counseling services to adolescents and adults for over 30 years. I have extensive training in the treatment of addiction, trauma, PTSD and anxitey and mood disorders. Together we will determine your goals and my treatment approach will be based on where you are in your journey. I am not a therapist who will simply ask you "how do you feel?" I am very active. I can not do the work for you, but together we will explore what has brought you to therapy and I will gently guide you to a path of healing and growth.
I have been providing counseling services to adolescents and adults for over 30 years. I have extensive training in the treatment of addiction, trauma, PTSD and anxitey and mood disorders. Together we will determine your goals and my treatment approach will be based on where you are in your journey. I am not a therapist who will simply ask you "how do you feel?" I am very active. I can not do the work for you, but together we will explore what has brought you to therapy and I will gently guide you to a path of healing and growth.
Sue Piti, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NASM, AFAA, Yoga
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chantilly, VA 20152 (Online Only)
Counseling services via video conference sessions only. Availability is flexible. Manage mood and anxiety disorders, wellness, and relationship issues. I help empower clients to make decisions that will enable them to make positive changes. Strong Cognitive Cognitive Behavioral background. Specialize in couples counseling/individuals relationship issues to include infidelity, financial, sexual problems, and wellness/mindfulness issues. Outpatient mental health practice since 2006. Co-author of Developmental Classroom Guidance activities. Middle school counselor 3 years.
Counseling services via video conference sessions only. Availability is flexible. Manage mood and anxiety disorders, wellness, and relationship issues. I help empower clients to make decisions that will enable them to make positive changes. Strong Cognitive Cognitive Behavioral background. Specialize in couples counseling/individuals relationship issues to include infidelity, financial, sexual problems, and wellness/mindfulness issues. Outpatient mental health practice since 2006. Co-author of Developmental Classroom Guidance activities. Middle school counselor 3 years.
I've had extensive experience working with college and career age women, young mothers, adolescents and their parents, as well as those affected by addictions. I truly believe it is my calling to be in this field and it is my life experiences that have given me a compassion and empathy to walk alongside those who are struggling, offering direction and support by using my professional knowledge and skills.
I've had extensive experience working with college and career age women, young mothers, adolescents and their parents, as well as those affected by addictions. I truly believe it is my calling to be in this field and it is my life experiences that have given me a compassion and empathy to walk alongside those who are struggling, offering direction and support by using my professional knowledge and skills.
I'm a psychologist and psychoanalyst who practices in Middleburg, Virginia and in Chevy Chase, Maryland (Friendship Heights), right on the border of Washington, DC. I provide psychological evaluation, psychotherapy and psychoanalysis to kids (ages 12 on up) and professionals. With teens and pre-teens, I have expertise in helping the anxious kid feel comfortable in their own skin. With adults, I have expertise in anxiety, work-life balance, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, self-assertion, sexuality and other difficulties.
I'm a psychologist and psychoanalyst who practices in Middleburg, Virginia and in Chevy Chase, Maryland (Friendship Heights), right on the border of Washington, DC. I provide psychological evaluation, psychotherapy and psychoanalysis to kids (ages 12 on up) and professionals. With teens and pre-teens, I have expertise in helping the anxious kid feel comfortable in their own skin. With adults, I have expertise in anxiety, work-life balance, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, self-assertion, sexuality and other difficulties.
I reconnect my clients with their innermost authentic selves through building self esteem, healthier relationships, and a renewed passion for life and their purpose. In order to change and grow, we all need psychological mirrors to access the insights within us. In these mirrors we find our patterns, the pain we're holding onto, the changes that need to happen, and often the next steps to take in our path. Therapy is a powerful psychological mirror, as are journaling, bodywork, and creative practices.
I reconnect my clients with their innermost authentic selves through building self esteem, healthier relationships, and a renewed passion for life and their purpose. In order to change and grow, we all need psychological mirrors to access the insights within us. In these mirrors we find our patterns, the pain we're holding onto, the changes that need to happen, and often the next steps to take in our path. Therapy is a powerful psychological mirror, as are journaling, bodywork, and creative practices.
In a world where many feel their life is out of control or in chaose, I offer a safe place to attain a new sense of serenity through common sense counseling. I specialize in helping adults and adolescents untangle and overcome life's disappointments and difficult experiences by offering new perspectives, and new coping strategies through a Christian worldview. My goal is to help the hurting identify the origin of their pain, suffering and damaging behaviors and to find a new, life-long sense of emotional sobriety and overall good health.
In a world where many feel their life is out of control or in chaose, I offer a safe place to attain a new sense of serenity through common sense counseling. I specialize in helping adults and adolescents untangle and overcome life's disappointments and difficult experiences by offering new perspectives, and new coping strategies through a Christian worldview. My goal is to help the hurting identify the origin of their pain, suffering and damaging behaviors and to find a new, life-long sense of emotional sobriety and overall good health.
Therapy is a journey of trust, hope, healing and change. Whether you are dealing with life disappointments, change, depression, anxiety, or any other emotional disturbance, I can help you find and maintain recovery. With over 3o years of experience in the mental health profession, I have witnessed client recovery from addictions of all kinds, as well as emotional challenges of all kinds by incorporating a refreshing blend of therapies with a biblical worldview. My goal is to aid clients in experiencing grace and transformation by learning how to let go of performance-based thinking.
Therapy is a journey of trust, hope, healing and change. Whether you are dealing with life disappointments, change, depression, anxiety, or any other emotional disturbance, I can help you find and maintain recovery. With over 3o years of experience in the mental health profession, I have witnessed client recovery from addictions of all kinds, as well as emotional challenges of all kinds by incorporating a refreshing blend of therapies with a biblical worldview. My goal is to aid clients in experiencing grace and transformation by learning how to let go of performance-based thinking.
I decided to become a therapist after dealing with the loss of my husband in 2002. I had to learn first hand, that life is not always fair, but we often do have choices to make. For me, therapy provided the tools I needed to get back on my feet and thrive. I believe that life will take us through some tough turns, and if we are willing to really experience them and learn from them, we can grow in ways we never thought possible.
I decided to become a therapist after dealing with the loss of my husband in 2002. I had to learn first hand, that life is not always fair, but we often do have choices to make. For me, therapy provided the tools I needed to get back on my feet and thrive. I believe that life will take us through some tough turns, and if we are willing to really experience them and learn from them, we can grow in ways we never thought possible.
Shafinah Samsudin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chantilly, VA 20152
It can be challenging and stressful to find a therapist and share your feelings with a stranger. I am committed to helping you be comfortable and validate your feelings to make this process easier. In my approach, I would like to explore the root of the problem and help you towards personal growth and healing. My focus would be to help you make healthy decisions through a new mindset which will help restore balance and freedom in your life.
It can be challenging and stressful to find a therapist and share your feelings with a stranger. I am committed to helping you be comfortable and validate your feelings to make this process easier. In my approach, I would like to explore the root of the problem and help you towards personal growth and healing. My focus would be to help you make healthy decisions through a new mindset which will help restore balance and freedom in your life.
My approach to therapy is to create a safe environment where persons can address their emotional and mental health issues and to have the counselor walk with them through their present brokenness towards hope, wholeness, and redemption. And to integrate Christian faith with counseling practices in an effort to address the needs of the whole person: body, mind, spirit, emotions, and relationships. Visit emmausccs.com for more information about my practice.
My approach to therapy is to create a safe environment where persons can address their emotional and mental health issues and to have the counselor walk with them through their present brokenness towards hope, wholeness, and redemption. And to integrate Christian faith with counseling practices in an effort to address the needs of the whole person: body, mind, spirit, emotions, and relationships. Visit emmausccs.com for more information about my practice.
Elizabeth Mahoney, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Riding, VA 20152
Life does have many stressful issues like loss, relationship dynamics, family conflict, work concerns, divorce, and medical crisis. These types of stressors greatly influence our ability to cope with our everyday responsibilities. My focus in therapy is to identify your current stressors and how they can either be resolved or develop the ability to decrease the severity of symptoms. Together, we will develop goals and steps tailored to you. I primarily work with couples with a Gottman based approach. I am also able to treat adult mental health issues regarding depression, anxiety and I welcome the opportunity to work with you!
Life does have many stressful issues like loss, relationship dynamics, family conflict, work concerns, divorce, and medical crisis. These types of stressors greatly influence our ability to cope with our everyday responsibilities. My focus in therapy is to identify your current stressors and how they can either be resolved or develop the ability to decrease the severity of symptoms. Together, we will develop goals and steps tailored to you. I primarily work with couples with a Gottman based approach. I am also able to treat adult mental health issues regarding depression, anxiety and I welcome the opportunity to work with you!
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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.