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Rhetya Kelly Thompson
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20001
My services include Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for kids, tailored talk therapy for teens, and support for parents.
I specialize in therapy for children and teens facing behavioral and emotional challenges, as well as supporting their parents. If your child's intense emotions or behaviors are overwhelming, or if your teen is struggling with defiance, social challenges, or managing their feelings, know that you're not alone. My balanced approach focuses on helping your child or teen express and regulate their emotions positively, while equally empowering you as a parent with effective strategies for guidance and support. Together, we'll work towards building stronger family dynamics and individual emotional resilience.
My services include Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for kids, tailored talk therapy for teens, and support for parents.
I specialize in therapy for children and teens facing behavioral and emotional challenges, as well as supporting their parents. If your child's intense emotions or behaviors are overwhelming, or if your teen is struggling with defiance, social challenges, or managing their feelings, know that you're not alone. My balanced approach focuses on helping your child or teen express and regulate their emotions positively, while equally empowering you as a parent with effective strategies for guidance and support. Together, we'll work towards building stronger family dynamics and individual emotional resilience.
(833) 657-4006 View (833) 657-4006
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Alexander Ante Lupis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006
My psychotherapy practice focuses on: 1) working professionals (managers, lawyers, professors, graduate students) to improve their work/academic performance, emotional self-care, better managing difficult emotions and relationships, increasing understand of how past experiences are affecting current mood and performance; 2) working with parent and children/teens to improve the quality / flexibility of relationships and parenting skills (helping children better regulate emotions and behaviors), as well as understand how past family-of-origin experiences may be influencing their current parenting style (reflective parenting).
My psychotherapy practice focuses on: 1) working professionals (managers, lawyers, professors, graduate students) to improve their work/academic performance, emotional self-care, better managing difficult emotions and relationships, increasing understand of how past experiences are affecting current mood and performance; 2) working with parent and children/teens to improve the quality / flexibility of relationships and parenting skills (helping children better regulate emotions and behaviors), as well as understand how past family-of-origin experiences may be influencing their current parenting style (reflective parenting).
(202) 804-1078 View (202) 804-1078
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All Is Well Therapeutic Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC-S, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20017  (Online Only)
My work with families includes assessment, trauma and parent management training and counseling.
Since childhood, I've had a strong desire to help people. That desire grew to helping people identify what they need to create a fulfilling and enriching life through self discovery and acceptance. As a licensed therapist in Maryland and D.C., certified infant and early childhood mental health provider for over 11 years, I understand that in creating the life you want, sometimes, healing and restoration must take place. Helping people acknowledge and understand the integral parts of themselves through acceptance, self love and security in who they are is the focus of my practice and at the core of the work we will do together.
My work with families includes assessment, trauma and parent management training and counseling.
Since childhood, I've had a strong desire to help people. That desire grew to helping people identify what they need to create a fulfilling and enriching life through self discovery and acceptance. As a licensed therapist in Maryland and D.C., certified infant and early childhood mental health provider for over 11 years, I understand that in creating the life you want, sometimes, healing and restoration must take place. Helping people acknowledge and understand the integral parts of themselves through acceptance, self love and security in who they are is the focus of my practice and at the core of the work we will do together.
(240) 201-2694 View (240) 201-2694
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Angela Keeley
LGSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20009
I have an extensive background in sexual assault work as well as with high conflict couples, interpersonal and intimacy issues, familial discord, parenting difficulties, and substance related concerns.
I work with individuals at many points in their journey, I support the right to self determination but also work to motivate my clients towards a greater wellbeing. I employ a solution focused/strengths based, psychodynamic, and logotherapeutic approach. I believe therapy is driven by the client, and I tailor my approach to each individual.
I have an extensive background in sexual assault work as well as with high conflict couples, interpersonal and intimacy issues, familial discord, parenting difficulties, and substance related concerns.
I work with individuals at many points in their journey, I support the right to self determination but also work to motivate my clients towards a greater wellbeing. I employ a solution focused/strengths based, psychodynamic, and logotherapeutic approach. I believe therapy is driven by the client, and I tailor my approach to each individual.
(202) 933-5769 View (202) 933-5769
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MyTherapist DC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD, CAC-II
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006  (Online Only)
I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, addiction, life transitions, and parenting issues.
​MyTherapist DC is a small private practice that prioritizes your personal growth. I have over 15 years of experience in helping individuals & families journey to emotional well-being.  Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, depression, anxiety, or major life changes? Remember the FACs, its NOT your Fault, you're NOT Alone, and you're NOT Crazy. Its time to heal so you can hear what's being said without the filter of your wounds.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, addiction, life transitions, and parenting issues.
​MyTherapist DC is a small private practice that prioritizes your personal growth. I have over 15 years of experience in helping individuals & families journey to emotional well-being.  Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, depression, anxiety, or major life changes? Remember the FACs, its NOT your Fault, you're NOT Alone, and you're NOT Crazy. Its time to heal so you can hear what's being said without the filter of your wounds.
(202) 998-7484 View (202) 998-7484
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Curtrice Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20004  (Online Only)
I am a seasoned and compassionate therapist licensed in Maryland and Washington, DC. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have a passion for helping others improve their overall wellbeing and have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, parenting issues, career challenges, neglect, physical abuse, trauma, and more. I have also worked with individuals who were formerly incarcerated.
I am a seasoned and compassionate therapist licensed in Maryland and Washington, DC. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I have a passion for helping others improve their overall wellbeing and have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, parenting issues, career challenges, neglect, physical abuse, trauma, and more. I have also worked with individuals who were formerly incarcerated.
(202) 873-8990 View (202) 873-8990
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Dr. LaNail R. Plummer
Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20045
I value & support parent education/counseling especially as parents navigate through the school system while raising a child with mental health concerns.
Accepting new clients- Life is hard. Most of us want to think that it gets easier but that only occurs when our skills (emotional, mental, physical, spiritual) improve. Therapy is the perfect place to learn and practice new skills while getting the encouragement to make it through life's toughest moments. And I am ready for you. I work with all clients and specialize in the Black/Brown communities, LGBTQ population, couples, and adolescents. I value intersectionality, solutions-focused work, and holistic practices.
I value & support parent education/counseling especially as parents navigate through the school system while raising a child with mental health concerns.
Accepting new clients- Life is hard. Most of us want to think that it gets easier but that only occurs when our skills (emotional, mental, physical, spiritual) improve. Therapy is the perfect place to learn and practice new skills while getting the encouragement to make it through life's toughest moments. And I am ready for you. I work with all clients and specialize in the Black/Brown communities, LGBTQ population, couples, and adolescents. I value intersectionality, solutions-focused work, and holistic practices.
(202) 803-8556 View (202) 803-8556
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Amelia Bigesby—Kids & Adults. Build coping skills.
Counselor, MS, LGPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005  (Online Only)
Therapy can help you recover from depression, be a calmer and more effective parent, reduce anxiety, build resilience, build healthy relationships, and gain confidence.
Do you or your child struggle with anxiety, depression, or ADHD? Do you have difficulty building healthy relationships or experience intrusive thoughts? In therapy, you can build coping skills and get practical help for anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationships, and more. Difficult experiences in your past or mental health struggles in the present don't have to dictate your future. We will work to equip you with the internal resources that you need to thrive. Reach out to me today to learn more about therapy. You can develop new thinking patterns and behaviors that promote positive coping. I am looking forward to helping!
Therapy can help you recover from depression, be a calmer and more effective parent, reduce anxiety, build resilience, build healthy relationships, and gain confidence.
Do you or your child struggle with anxiety, depression, or ADHD? Do you have difficulty building healthy relationships or experience intrusive thoughts? In therapy, you can build coping skills and get practical help for anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationships, and more. Difficult experiences in your past or mental health struggles in the present don't have to dictate your future. We will work to equip you with the internal resources that you need to thrive. Reach out to me today to learn more about therapy. You can develop new thinking patterns and behaviors that promote positive coping. I am looking forward to helping!
(202) 978-6206 View (202) 978-6206
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Brenda Edmonds – Addictions, Anxiety, Depression
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005
Brenda Edmonds is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in DC that specializes in Addiction, Adoption, Alcohol Use, Alzheimer’s, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Child & Parenting Needs, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Violence & Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Intellectual & Learning Disabilities, Medication Management, Self-Harming, Stress, Trauma & PTSD, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, and many other areas. Brenda’s 20 years of clinical experience has been widely dedicated to working with children and adults experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse.
Brenda Edmonds is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in DC that specializes in Addiction, Adoption, Alcohol Use, Alzheimer’s, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Child & Parenting Needs, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Violence & Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Intellectual & Learning Disabilities, Medication Management, Self-Harming, Stress, Trauma & PTSD, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, and many other areas. Brenda’s 20 years of clinical experience has been widely dedicated to working with children and adults experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse.
(202) 998-4725 View (202) 998-4725
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Raising Resilience Counseling Services, PLLC
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, PMH-C, LCMHC-S
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20009  (Online Only)
We are glad you are here. We are Whitney and Tiffany we are licensed, mental health therapists. Starting therapy doesn't always have to be in the moment of crisis but re-gaining harmony in your life. We specialize in helping black millennial-aged women through pivotal life transitions such as pregnancy, infertility challenges, postpartum, parenting, career, and relationships. We believe in helping women deconstruct the emotional toll of pregnancy and postpartum to thrive without feeling guilty. We also offer therapeutic groups, clinical supervision, and parental leave coaching.
We are glad you are here. We are Whitney and Tiffany we are licensed, mental health therapists. Starting therapy doesn't always have to be in the moment of crisis but re-gaining harmony in your life. We specialize in helping black millennial-aged women through pivotal life transitions such as pregnancy, infertility challenges, postpartum, parenting, career, and relationships. We believe in helping women deconstruct the emotional toll of pregnancy and postpartum to thrive without feeling guilty. We also offer therapeutic groups, clinical supervision, and parental leave coaching.
(704) 368-4583 View (704) 368-4583
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Beneficence Center for Counseling LLC
Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20036  (Online Only)
I'd love to be your counselor - whether you would like to do pre-marital/couples counseling, navigate divorce/recent breakup, consciously uncouple/improve co-parenting dynamic, or focus on self-work.
Beneficence Center for Counseling provides online therapy in Maryland and Washington, DC. I spent many years as an educator in public schools and as a counselor. Now I have the privilege to devote my full time to mental health counseling. My focus is to help families and individuals navigate through life's challenges.
I'd love to be your counselor - whether you would like to do pre-marital/couples counseling, navigate divorce/recent breakup, consciously uncouple/improve co-parenting dynamic, or focus on self-work.
Beneficence Center for Counseling provides online therapy in Maryland and Washington, DC. I spent many years as an educator in public schools and as a counselor. Now I have the privilege to devote my full time to mental health counseling. My focus is to help families and individuals navigate through life's challenges.
(301) 701-4253 View (301) 701-4253
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Latonia Laffitte
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LCPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006
Services include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, anger management, adjustment, depression, relationships and parenting.
When life becomes challenging or your hope is dwindling I inviteyou to a safe place where you can explore your emotions and behaviors. Here you will receive developmentally and culturally appropriate treatment that will empower you to address life challenges and enrich your life.
Services include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, anger management, adjustment, depression, relationships and parenting.
When life becomes challenging or your hope is dwindling I inviteyou to a safe place where you can explore your emotions and behaviors. Here you will receive developmentally and culturally appropriate treatment that will empower you to address life challenges and enrich your life.
(301) 485-5259 View (301) 485-5259
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Inspired Leadership Therapy & Consulting Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20012
I am certified in crisis, financial social work, supportive employment, effective parenting, 7 challenges, telemental health and motivational interviewing and others.
I am invested in the empowerment of individuals, families and organizations. I believe that within each system, there are natural leaders. The individual has the capacity to maximize their own outcomes. I will focus with each individual to explore that potential. The team also has experience in government, non-profit, and community based settings. I will utilize these experiences to support client success. An ideal client has a desire to believe!!
I am certified in crisis, financial social work, supportive employment, effective parenting, 7 challenges, telemental health and motivational interviewing and others.
I am invested in the empowerment of individuals, families and organizations. I believe that within each system, there are natural leaders. The individual has the capacity to maximize their own outcomes. I will focus with each individual to explore that potential. The team also has experience in government, non-profit, and community based settings. I will utilize these experiences to support client success. An ideal client has a desire to believe!!
(240) 696-7567 View (240) 696-7567
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Ready Set Grow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20001  (Online Only)
In addition to providing individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, conflict resolution, and parenting skills training, we also offer clinical supervision services for Social Work practitioners.
Let's face it; life can be stressful. Are you feeling overwhelmed with family or work? Taking on more responsibilities than you're capable of managing? Are you caught in the middle of caring for your aging parents while raising your own children and feeling crushed by the pressure? Tired of yelling or simply being frustrated with those you love the most?
In addition to providing individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, conflict resolution, and parenting skills training, we also offer clinical supervision services for Social Work practitioners.
Let's face it; life can be stressful. Are you feeling overwhelmed with family or work? Taking on more responsibilities than you're capable of managing? Are you caught in the middle of caring for your aging parents while raising your own children and feeling crushed by the pressure? Tired of yelling or simply being frustrated with those you love the most?
(240) 394-4103 View (240) 394-4103
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Sol Counseling & Consulting
Counselor, LCPC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20001  (Online Only)
In addition, our child and adolescent therapists specialize in ADHD, behavioral interventions and parenting skills.
Congratulations! You just took the first step. Welcome to Sol Counseling & Consulting! Sol is a group practice of passionate and competent therapists and we provide therapeutic services to adults, children, teens and couples. At Sol we believe, like the sun, each day is a new opportunity to rise, to shine, to get a new chance and to be in the light instead of the darkness.
In addition, our child and adolescent therapists specialize in ADHD, behavioral interventions and parenting skills.
Congratulations! You just took the first step. Welcome to Sol Counseling & Consulting! Sol is a group practice of passionate and competent therapists and we provide therapeutic services to adults, children, teens and couples. At Sol we believe, like the sun, each day is a new opportunity to rise, to shine, to get a new chance and to be in the light instead of the darkness.
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Joseph C Melendez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20037  (Online Only)
Joseph utilizes various approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, Existential Therapy, Gottman Training and Parent Management Training.
Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. He has extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. He provides counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict. Additionally, Joseph facilitates groups including a Men’s Wellness Group, an Emotional Regulation Basics group, and a Healthy Relationships Group.
Joseph utilizes various approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, Existential Therapy, Gottman Training and Parent Management Training.
Joseph is a holistic and integrative therapist and his core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency. He has extensive experience in counseling individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, substance use, and other areas. He provides counseling to couples and families to address stress, communication concerns, and conflict. Additionally, Joseph facilitates groups including a Men’s Wellness Group, an Emotional Regulation Basics group, and a Healthy Relationships Group.
(240) 730-4353 View (240) 730-4353
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Jolie Golomb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20015
Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Cross-Cultural issues, Divorce, Parenting Mood Disordered Children.
I believe in creating a safe, supportive space to understand oneself more deeply. As connection and trust evolve between myself and the client, a frank discussion about their identity, wishes, feelings, conflicts can be facilitated and understood. This can enable them make informed decisions regarding how to better navigate their lives. When a patient comes in crisis, I am also available as support, to help them return to a previous level of functioning. We try to learn the significance of this event, so as to use it as an opportunity to enrich the client's life.
Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Cross-Cultural issues, Divorce, Parenting Mood Disordered Children.
I believe in creating a safe, supportive space to understand oneself more deeply. As connection and trust evolve between myself and the client, a frank discussion about their identity, wishes, feelings, conflicts can be facilitated and understood. This can enable them make informed decisions regarding how to better navigate their lives. When a patient comes in crisis, I am also available as support, to help them return to a previous level of functioning. We try to learn the significance of this event, so as to use it as an opportunity to enrich the client's life.
(301) 685-0908 View (301) 685-0908
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Clare Sarsony
Counselor, LGPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20012
We all deserve a space where we can explore and grow into our authentic selves. I can't wait to connect with you and help you feel your best. I'll provide a judgment free space where you can explore what "best" means and how you'd like to get there.
We all deserve a space where we can explore and grow into our authentic selves. I can't wait to connect with you and help you feel your best. I'll provide a judgment free space where you can explore what "best" means and how you'd like to get there.
(240) 213-9524 View (240) 213-9524
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Gina Sangster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20003  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you seeking help in making choices and decisions in your life that seem unattainable? Feel stuck and immobilized by conflict, lack of motivation and self doubt? I can help. Together we can sort out goals you'd like to achieve and identify steps you can take to get where you want to go. Starting with a here-and-now focus we can make sense of how the past influences the present. You can understand yourself and your relationships better and make changes in your life today. Let's begin with what feels most important to you! PLEASE NOTE: I have a few daytime openings as well as space in the Recent Loss Group.
Are you seeking help in making choices and decisions in your life that seem unattainable? Feel stuck and immobilized by conflict, lack of motivation and self doubt? I can help. Together we can sort out goals you'd like to achieve and identify steps you can take to get where you want to go. Starting with a here-and-now focus we can make sense of how the past influences the present. You can understand yourself and your relationships better and make changes in your life today. Let's begin with what feels most important to you! PLEASE NOTE: I have a few daytime openings as well as space in the Recent Loss Group.
(202) 688-2376 View (202) 688-2376
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Veturah Downer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20006  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings! My name is Veturah and I am a psychotherapist at RevoWell. We are a tribe of extraordinary clinicians dedicated to REVOlutionizing WELLness in the BIPOC Community. I am a free spirit and pride myself on being able to create warm, welcoming spaces where clients are able to explore, discover, and ultimately be, their authentic selves. I specialize in individual therapy with adults. I am also a certified perinatal mental health specialist, so if you are expecting or delivered within the past year, I can help you maintain mental wellness during a time that is filled with unique challenges, both expected and unexpected.
Greetings! My name is Veturah and I am a psychotherapist at RevoWell. We are a tribe of extraordinary clinicians dedicated to REVOlutionizing WELLness in the BIPOC Community. I am a free spirit and pride myself on being able to create warm, welcoming spaces where clients are able to explore, discover, and ultimately be, their authentic selves. I specialize in individual therapy with adults. I am also a certified perinatal mental health specialist, so if you are expecting or delivered within the past year, I can help you maintain mental wellness during a time that is filled with unique challenges, both expected and unexpected.
(844) 374-8094 View (844) 374-8094
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.