Parenting Therapists in Ventura, CA

I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with 15 yrs working with women, children and families. I work with new mothers or pregnant women who are struggling with changes in mood and functioning due to their changing bodies and hormones. I also work with school age children, young adults and women. I have a background in child development and enjoy working with little ones and their families to increase attachment, decrease behavioral issues and promote healthy development. I welcome parents to work with me around parenting concerns, life transitions, relationship difficulties and identity. Individual or family sessions available.

Starting a family can bring up a lot of unexpected challenges. New mothers often worry about the health of the baby during pregnancy, the labor and birth process, the recovery period after the baby is born, or adjusting to motherhood. New parents often worry about relationship dynamics with a partner or other family members. If your fears are starting to outweigh your positive feelings about the arrival of your baby, or if you're struggling to get support now, know that there is help for what you are experiencing.

Are you struggling to concentrate and can’t seem to be present with your children? Are you frozen with anxiety, depression, and overwhelm? Do you sometimes wonder if you have ADHD because you just can't seem to think clearly or keep up with the demands of parenting? Therapy can help you understand your brain's differences and how to thrive as a parent despite your challenges. Working with a therapist can assist with the unique demands of motherhood while parenting highly sensitive or spirited children.

Congratulations in taking the first big steps towards building an improved life. What you are doing takes courage and honesty. Have you envisioned how your life will be different after a successful course of therapy? Therapy is often most successful when you know what you want at the finish line. Let's hone those ideas and put them into action. I'm eager to assist adults and teens who need help with stress, depression, anxiety, relational problems, life transitions, self esteem, and parenting issues.

My goal for therapy is to provide the immediate relief of symptoms as well as building long lasting strategies and coping skills to deal with life's challenges.

"I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become." ~ Carl Jung. Do you feel overwhelmed, have pain, grief, anxiety, depression, or unseen shadows that prevent you from healing or from choosing better decisions, relationships, and allowing yourself to matter in your own life? My experience and education can help people hungering for more purpose, fulfillment, and nurturing relationships instead of dissonance, exhaustion, and sacrifice, those who know what you were aiming for, but discovered you’re at the top of the wrong ladder. If you feel like you’re different or unseen, then I may be the psychotherapist you’ve sought.

Stacy is a licensed therapist in private practice in Santa Barbara, CA, providing guidance and support to individuals, couples and families going through major life transitions. She assists and empowers her clients to do their best to practice empathy, self-compassion and gratitude, be mindful, and maintain healthy boundaries. A mother, stepmother, grandmother, former childcare provider and teacher, Stacy has spent her career dedicated to enriching the lives of children. Stacy opened her practice in early 2005 to help families reduce conflict and minimize the negative effects of separation and divorce.

I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, parents of neurodivergent kids, social anxiety, and midlife transitions. I believe counseling is more than sharing feelings; it is a collaborative exploration and solution-finding that empowers you to learn how to manage life stressors. My counseling style is warm, empathetic, honest, and direct. You can expect it to be goal-oriented, with plenty of space for processing emotions. I use a holistic approach, knowing that people learn and grow in different ways. We work as a team to heal old patterns and develop new skills. I offer Safe and Sound Protocol.

Seeking support is difficult for anyone. Whether it is for an individual, family, or there is support. Over 15 years experience working in a variety of environments. People just want to get some relief and feel supported when navigating difficult circumstances. I have several years working at the University level, Behavioral Health, schools, and in the private sector. My focus is private practice and there is support for whatever is going on in your life currently. I am a referral source for several local companies, doctor offices, schools, as well as a consultant for TV/Film, and professional athletes.

I enjoy working with clients of all ages. My specialty is children, adolescents and young adults. I am relationship based, meaning it is important for my clients to feel comfortable with me. . I incorporate educational information and skill development into sessions and role model and practice new skills. Cognitive behavior therapy is the foundation for much of the work we do. Children often express their feelings best in play. I often utilize games, art , stories and imaginative play to help children communicate their feelings. Parents of children are integral to the success of therapy and become partners in the treatment of their son or daughter.

My goal is to create a safe space, implement a client centered approach, and empower clients to believe in themselves. I began my career in 2010 working with children, at risk youth, and families at a non-profit organization providing behavioral services and parent training across multiple settings (school, home, in the community, group homes, and shelters). I have the skills and use interventions to best provide support to client's who face a range of challenges such as abuse, neglect, anxiety, depression, self-injurious behaviors, substance abuse.

My specialties are in the areas of child and adult transitions, parenting, relationship challenges and clinical issues such as anxiety, depression, mood and anger. Additionally, I have experience with families dealing with child abuse and family custody challenges. My intensive clinical training and therapeutic skills help many people navigate through life's inherent up and downs, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Coping Skills Development with a Solution-Focused approach. I like to focus on what I can do to help, keep the communication high and empower people to get motivated and active in their life solutions.

Do you find it difficult to articulate how you're feeling but know that something feels like it's missing? Are you having difficulty accessing your passion or connection to life? The meaningful connection you are seeking may in fact be with parts of yourself. Many of us are secretly wrestling with inner complexities and feeling alone in the process, yet we do not have to be. My goal is to partner with you in a deeper relationship with yourself that results in a deeper presence to your life, an awareness of patterns that may no longer be serving you and forming relationships where you are being seen and loved for your authentic self.

Welcome! My name is Debbie, I founded Aspira Counseling to provide integrative services that require sensitivity, discretion, resourcefulness and creativity! In a fast changing world and time adaptation can be challenging, Aspira Counseling is constantly evolving too. With 20+ years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling, and almost 15 years experience in anger management, coparenting and domestic violence, the focus is shifting to serve families rather than individuals alone.

Kimberly Prendergast, MA, LMFT has been assisting children, adolescents and families in crisis for over 20 years. She strongly believes in the power of hope and principles of recovery for the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. Her experience includes providing support to those navigating the criminal justice and educational systems as well as treatment within an inpatient psychiatric unit and in various outpatient and community settings. Kimberly has therapeutic interests in the areas of mindfulness, parenting and family issues, child and adolescent development, and clinical areas of anxiety, depression, substance abuse and trauma.

There are many reasons people seek therapy. Most likely, you're here because you're feeling out of balance in some aspect of your life. You may be looking for better ways to cope with depression or anxiety, change patterns that lead to unhealthy behaviors or relationships, or heal from a difficult or traumatic experience. Therapy can help you gain insight about yourself, increase your sense of confidence, or help you explore a new life path with courage and intention. My hope is to provide support, tools, and encouragement to help you find greater balance, authenticity, and overall well-being.

In person therapy is provided for ages 3-90. In child therapy, there is an opportunity to encourage the resilience that exists in each child. Kids often find therapy fun! Therapy provides an efficient way to examine tough situations and gives your child the tools to move into the future with optimism and confidence. Enhancing skills for emotional and behavioral regulation leads to better family communication, improved mood and more success at school. In these times, many children need help with anxiety, grief, depression or trauma. As a Parent, you will see your child feel better and be provided with essential parent coaching.

Our practice, Parent Child Clinic, treats children ages 2-17. We specialize in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which is an award-winning, evidence-based, short-term behavioral management treatment for children and their caregivers. PCIT is great for strengthening attachment between caregivers and children!

If you find yourself people-pleasing and want to break the chains of self-doubt and overthinking, I can help. I specialize in working with adults who tend to shut down or look for “the quick fix” when facing the stressors of life. As a parent myself, I am all too familiar with the challenges that come with balancing a career, marriage, and family life. I work with my clients to understand their triggers and learn new coping skills to feel healthier and more confident. I enjoy working with motivated, insightful adults who want to gain insight into how their past has impacted them and build tools through empowerment and process.