Parenting Therapists in Saint Johns County, FL
Alicia Busic, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
My focus has been in but not limited to depression, anxiety, perinatal, trauma, medical issues, parenting, autism, and life transitions.
Accepting new clients in Florida and Oklahoma! My name is Alicia and I am so glad you are visiting my page. If you are here, then that means you are interested in finding hope and healing in the midst of life’s difficulties. It can be scary seeking help, so I admire your courage by taking the first step. My role is to meet you where you are. My first step is getting to know you so that I can utilize your strengths and abilities to create positive changes in your life. If you are working through a lifetime of difficult situations or if you have encountered a season of life that has been challenging, please reach out.
My focus has been in but not limited to depression, anxiety, perinatal, trauma, medical issues, parenting, autism, and life transitions.
Accepting new clients in Florida and Oklahoma! My name is Alicia and I am so glad you are visiting my page. If you are here, then that means you are interested in finding hope and healing in the midst of life’s difficulties. It can be scary seeking help, so I admire your courage by taking the first step. My role is to meet you where you are. My first step is getting to know you so that I can utilize your strengths and abilities to create positive changes in your life. If you are working through a lifetime of difficult situations or if you have encountered a season of life that has been challenging, please reach out.
Maren Villavisanis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
I have enjoyed counseling, playing with and learning from children, adolescents and their grown ups for the past twenty years. As a mother and therapist, I understand the magic and the challenges of childhood and parenting and the not so magical struggles that children and their families face. No matter our age, life presents many obstacles and opportunities to grow. In the overwhelming confusion, we can lose sight of all the things we are doing right. Through gentleness, compassion and empathy, I can help you find the answers already inside of you, experience joy, strengthen your relationships and have fun while doing so.
I have enjoyed counseling, playing with and learning from children, adolescents and their grown ups for the past twenty years. As a mother and therapist, I understand the magic and the challenges of childhood and parenting and the not so magical struggles that children and their families face. No matter our age, life presents many obstacles and opportunities to grow. In the overwhelming confusion, we can lose sight of all the things we are doing right. Through gentleness, compassion and empathy, I can help you find the answers already inside of you, experience joy, strengthen your relationships and have fun while doing so.
Denise Champagne
Counselor, MS, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with couples, families and children. My focus is on resolving behavioral issues and relationship issues, with an emphasis on letting the past go and working to make the future better. My emphasis on proper parenting techniques and on improved communication skills helps my clients to work through existing issues and find better ways to handle day-to-day interactions. Specific specialty areas include: law enforcement and military personnel and families. Telehealth provider for Florida residents and New Hampshire residents.
I specialize in working with couples, families and children. My focus is on resolving behavioral issues and relationship issues, with an emphasis on letting the past go and working to make the future better. My emphasis on proper parenting techniques and on improved communication skills helps my clients to work through existing issues and find better ways to handle day-to-day interactions. Specific specialty areas include: law enforcement and military personnel and families. Telehealth provider for Florida residents and New Hampshire residents.
I work closely with parents to help guide and education them to create a better parent-child connection.
As both a therapist and professor at the University of North Florida, I specialize in young children and parenting. I help families facilitate a healthy, loving relationship with each other while helping children learn how to feel, process, and communicate feelings. This leads to more connection and understanding of themselves and others. As a parenting and play therapist specialist, I work with children of divorce, anger, tantrums, trauma, sibling rivalry, anxiety, depression, academic difficulties, and self esteem issues.
I work closely with parents to help guide and education them to create a better parent-child connection.
As both a therapist and professor at the University of North Florida, I specialize in young children and parenting. I help families facilitate a healthy, loving relationship with each other while helping children learn how to feel, process, and communicate feelings. This leads to more connection and understanding of themselves and others. As a parenting and play therapist specialist, I work with children of divorce, anger, tantrums, trauma, sibling rivalry, anxiety, depression, academic difficulties, and self esteem issues.
Do you struggle with believing in yourself and making confident decisions? I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, and Parenting. I will give feedback for you to make proud decisions while learning coping skills and trusting yourself. I will be a guide in your journey using a trauma-informed and gender-affirming methods.
Do you struggle with believing in yourself and making confident decisions? I specialize in ADHD, Anxiety, and Parenting. I will give feedback for you to make proud decisions while learning coping skills and trusting yourself. I will be a guide in your journey using a trauma-informed and gender-affirming methods.
The Healing Playroom PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Child Parent Relationship Therapy helps parents regain control, discipline effectively, and respond to their child's needs.
We provide play therapy at 3 locations in Jacksonville: Neptune Beach, Riverside, and Ponte Vedra Beach. Children have a limited verbal ability to communicate how they think and feel about the world. Young children (ages 2-12) most naturally process and share emotionally significant experiences though play. Play is their language. At The Healing Playroom, Registered Play Therapists use the child's most natural form of communication, instead of asking them to use ours. Play Therapy is a respectful, effective, and developmentally appropriate way to help young children who are experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral problems.
Child Parent Relationship Therapy helps parents regain control, discipline effectively, and respond to their child's needs.
We provide play therapy at 3 locations in Jacksonville: Neptune Beach, Riverside, and Ponte Vedra Beach. Children have a limited verbal ability to communicate how they think and feel about the world. Young children (ages 2-12) most naturally process and share emotionally significant experiences though play. Play is their language. At The Healing Playroom, Registered Play Therapists use the child's most natural form of communication, instead of asking them to use ours. Play Therapy is a respectful, effective, and developmentally appropriate way to help young children who are experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral problems.
I have a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy background and extensive experience with parent behavior management training, teaching coping and relaxation skills, and supporting problem solving.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and co-owner of Nautilus Behavioral Health. I work with children, adolescents and young adults ages 3 to 24 years, as well as their families. I offer therapy, assessment and educational groups. I provide services to individuals with various issues, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavior problems, difficulties managing anger, problems adjusting to stressors or learning difficulties. As a pediatric psychologist, I help patients with physical health problems promote wellness, improve coping with medical conditions and lessen the effects of co-occurring mental health conditions.
I have a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy background and extensive experience with parent behavior management training, teaching coping and relaxation skills, and supporting problem solving.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and co-owner of Nautilus Behavioral Health. I work with children, adolescents and young adults ages 3 to 24 years, as well as their families. I offer therapy, assessment and educational groups. I provide services to individuals with various issues, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavior problems, difficulties managing anger, problems adjusting to stressors or learning difficulties. As a pediatric psychologist, I help patients with physical health problems promote wellness, improve coping with medical conditions and lessen the effects of co-occurring mental health conditions.
Korin Menard
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
Waitlist for new clients
How different do you picture your life when you're not fighting with your spouse about parenting issues? I can see you down the line taking your children on errands or in the stores without being embarrassed about how they may conduct themselves in public.
**WAITLIST LINK FOUND AT BOTTOM OF PAGE** I know parenting is tough. Especially when your child's behavior is making you feel completely burnt out and inadequate when you've tried everything and nothing seems to be working. The anxiety you feel when the phone rings, praying it isn't your child's school or daycare again. It doesn't have to be this way. I can help you create a world where you won't dread a conversation with your child's teacher. I have over 13 yrs experience in the clinical field and 6 yrs experience with parent training.
How different do you picture your life when you're not fighting with your spouse about parenting issues? I can see you down the line taking your children on errands or in the stores without being embarrassed about how they may conduct themselves in public.
**WAITLIST LINK FOUND AT BOTTOM OF PAGE** I know parenting is tough. Especially when your child's behavior is making you feel completely burnt out and inadequate when you've tried everything and nothing seems to be working. The anxiety you feel when the phone rings, praying it isn't your child's school or daycare again. It doesn't have to be this way. I can help you create a world where you won't dread a conversation with your child's teacher. I have over 13 yrs experience in the clinical field and 6 yrs experience with parent training.
Rebecca Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Transitions in life can be extremely difficult. Do you find that you are second-guessing yourself and your choices? Would you like a neutral third party to help you process and facilitate your ability to make healthy boundaries with those around you? I specialize in women's issues in regards to new moms and transitions in parenting. I enjoy working with strong-willed children and teens while helping their family support them. Because of my passion for these populations, I provide weekend hours to work with my clients' busy schedules. I believe in creating a safe place for each client to unload and work through emotional issues.
Transitions in life can be extremely difficult. Do you find that you are second-guessing yourself and your choices? Would you like a neutral third party to help you process and facilitate your ability to make healthy boundaries with those around you? I specialize in women's issues in regards to new moms and transitions in parenting. I enjoy working with strong-willed children and teens while helping their family support them. Because of my passion for these populations, I provide weekend hours to work with my clients' busy schedules. I believe in creating a safe place for each client to unload and work through emotional issues.
Roberta Targino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LMHC-FL, LPC-TX
Verified Verified
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004
Parenting is rewarding but it can be demanding and isolating.
Hi! As a parent we are facing different challenges everyday in which we struggle and feel pressured to constantly have it together. I’m a mother of two and understand your struggles of not feeling enough, especially during a time when we are required to be parents, teachers, doctors, nurses etc. all at once. So if you take anything from landing on my page I want to tell you that: You are enough! As a clinician I have helped children and families who had experienced challenges and adversities in their lives.
Parenting is rewarding but it can be demanding and isolating.
Hi! As a parent we are facing different challenges everyday in which we struggle and feel pressured to constantly have it together. I’m a mother of two and understand your struggles of not feeling enough, especially during a time when we are required to be parents, teachers, doctors, nurses etc. all at once. So if you take anything from landing on my page I want to tell you that: You are enough! As a clinician I have helped children and families who had experienced challenges and adversities in their lives.
Kathryn Fehr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCE Sup, CTRS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32095 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma , depression, anxiety, grief and loss, compassion fatigue, parenting stressors, and relationship struggles.
Over my years of experience, I have learned the importance of incorporating emotional healing with body healing. Both are critical to healing the whole self. I am deeply passionate about supporting a diverse range of individuals through their unique life challenges. My practice encompasses working with individuals, parents, couples, older teens, and older adults, recognizing the distinct needs and dynamics each group presents. Whether it's navigating personal transitions, family dynamics, relationship issues, or the complexities of aging, I am committed to providing compassionate and effective support.
I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma , depression, anxiety, grief and loss, compassion fatigue, parenting stressors, and relationship struggles.
Over my years of experience, I have learned the importance of incorporating emotional healing with body healing. Both are critical to healing the whole self. I am deeply passionate about supporting a diverse range of individuals through their unique life challenges. My practice encompasses working with individuals, parents, couples, older teens, and older adults, recognizing the distinct needs and dynamics each group presents. Whether it's navigating personal transitions, family dynamics, relationship issues, or the complexities of aging, I am committed to providing compassionate and effective support.
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I provide assessments, individual and family therapy, parenting skills training, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and goal-setting to enhance emotional health.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychologist, my ideal clients encompass both concerned parents seeking assistance for their child or adolescent's behavioral and emotional challenges, as well as adults in pursuit of effective treatment for anxiety and depression. My specialty lies in providing comprehensive support and evidence-based interventions to individuals who are seeking help for a range of issues. I am deeply committed to helping my clients navigate their unique challenges and work towards achieving their therapeutic goals.
I provide assessments, individual and family therapy, parenting skills training, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and goal-setting to enhance emotional health.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychologist, my ideal clients encompass both concerned parents seeking assistance for their child or adolescent's behavioral and emotional challenges, as well as adults in pursuit of effective treatment for anxiety and depression. My specialty lies in providing comprehensive support and evidence-based interventions to individuals who are seeking help for a range of issues. I am deeply committed to helping my clients navigate their unique challenges and work towards achieving their therapeutic goals.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, Collaborative Family Law Practitioner, and a PhD candidate in conflict resolution, I specialize in family discord including high conflict divorce and parenting coordination cases. However, my deepest passion is expanding consciousness in individuals/youth, families/couples, and social systems using science and spirituality to awaken a deeper, more satisfying experience of reality. Psychological and drug testing can be used to support the resolution. Our group practice is regularly recognized as one of St Augustine's Best Counselors, and again in 2022.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, Collaborative Family Law Practitioner, and a PhD candidate in conflict resolution, I specialize in family discord including high conflict divorce and parenting coordination cases. However, my deepest passion is expanding consciousness in individuals/youth, families/couples, and social systems using science and spirituality to awaken a deeper, more satisfying experience of reality. Psychological and drug testing can be used to support the resolution. Our group practice is regularly recognized as one of St Augustine's Best Counselors, and again in 2022.
We are living in a time where stress and anxiety have taken on new meaning. Feeling overwhelmed and "never having enough hours in our day" is now commonplace and almost expected. If this sounds like you, you are not only not alone but part of a majority of people. If you are looking for a different approach to manage your symptoms by looking at possible causes and ways to change those then look no further. Areas of expertise include anxiety management, complex trauma and PTSD, couples therapy, adjustment disorders, parenting concerns, and stress management.
We are living in a time where stress and anxiety have taken on new meaning. Feeling overwhelmed and "never having enough hours in our day" is now commonplace and almost expected. If this sounds like you, you are not only not alone but part of a majority of people. If you are looking for a different approach to manage your symptoms by looking at possible causes and ways to change those then look no further. Areas of expertise include anxiety management, complex trauma and PTSD, couples therapy, adjustment disorders, parenting concerns, and stress management.
Michael James Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
Are you having relationship difficulties? Caught in a negative perspective of your partner and your relationship? Having difficulty managing conflict? Caught in gridlocked, perpetual conflict? Feeling lonely and isolated? In a relationship where one or both of you are in recovery from addiction? Concerned about the effects of addiction on your children or family? Having difficulty with child behavior or parent-child conflict? If yes, I would like to help you and have the knowledge, the training, and the skills to do so.
Are you having relationship difficulties? Caught in a negative perspective of your partner and your relationship? Having difficulty managing conflict? Caught in gridlocked, perpetual conflict? Feeling lonely and isolated? In a relationship where one or both of you are in recovery from addiction? Concerned about the effects of addiction on your children or family? Having difficulty with child behavior or parent-child conflict? If yes, I would like to help you and have the knowledge, the training, and the skills to do so.
Barbara Dulaney Bishop
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMHC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
For more than 30 years I have had the privilege of offering guidance to individuals, couples and families who want to make responsible changes in their lives. Whether you are experiencing anxiety * depression * marital stress * divorce * grief * illness * trauma * substance abuse * difficult parent-child relationships; we will work as a team to deal with sources of problems and design strategies for healthier approaches. Our goal is to transform distress and challenges into valuable life lessons. In addition, I was the first licensed mental health professional in NE Florida to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes.
For more than 30 years I have had the privilege of offering guidance to individuals, couples and families who want to make responsible changes in their lives. Whether you are experiencing anxiety * depression * marital stress * divorce * grief * illness * trauma * substance abuse * difficult parent-child relationships; we will work as a team to deal with sources of problems and design strategies for healthier approaches. Our goal is to transform distress and challenges into valuable life lessons. In addition, I was the first licensed mental health professional in NE Florida to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes.
Maria Rowley
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, MS
Verified Verified
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
Pain, anxiety, depression, a loss of hope, a diminished sense of purpose, teen and parenting challenges are all difficult to manage on our own. Everyone of us needs help along the way. Therapy can help you; understand and manage your emotions, build and maintain healthy boundaries and relationships, heal from past hurts or traumas, deal with feelings of inadequacy, shame or rejection, forgive yourself and others. Therapy can help If you are a teen who feels like you have to struggle on your own or a teen parent who does not understand what is going on with your teen and how to communicate with them.
Pain, anxiety, depression, a loss of hope, a diminished sense of purpose, teen and parenting challenges are all difficult to manage on our own. Everyone of us needs help along the way. Therapy can help you; understand and manage your emotions, build and maintain healthy boundaries and relationships, heal from past hurts or traumas, deal with feelings of inadequacy, shame or rejection, forgive yourself and others. Therapy can help If you are a teen who feels like you have to struggle on your own or a teen parent who does not understand what is going on with your teen and how to communicate with them.
Katy Harrell Steinkamp
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Elkton, FL 32033
I see clients virtually only. I have practiced Psychotherapy in different states with a variety of issues before moving to St Augustine in January. I have served as Adjunct Professor in the Graduate School at UNLV teaching both advanced groups and Sexual Issues in Counseling. I am a Nationally Certified Parenting Coordinator and have maintained a robust private practice in the Las Vegas area for over 34 years. I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and also certified by the Gestalt Therapy Institute of the Pacific where I studied for over 10 years. I served as guest faculty for the staff of Esalen.
I see clients virtually only. I have practiced Psychotherapy in different states with a variety of issues before moving to St Augustine in January. I have served as Adjunct Professor in the Graduate School at UNLV teaching both advanced groups and Sexual Issues in Counseling. I am a Nationally Certified Parenting Coordinator and have maintained a robust private practice in the Las Vegas area for over 34 years. I am an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and also certified by the Gestalt Therapy Institute of the Pacific where I studied for over 10 years. I served as guest faculty for the staff of Esalen.
Providing family law counseling services such as reunification counseling, co- parenting counseling, and social investigations.
Helping your family with the following services: active military/veterans PTSD and crisis response planning, social investigations, immigration evaluations, family counseling, couples counseling, reunification counseling, co- parenting counseling. Years of experience providing mental health services to children and their families through the public school system. Years of experience providing military families with conflict resolution and crisis de-escalation.
Providing family law counseling services such as reunification counseling, co- parenting counseling, and social investigations.
Helping your family with the following services: active military/veterans PTSD and crisis response planning, social investigations, immigration evaluations, family counseling, couples counseling, reunification counseling, co- parenting counseling. Years of experience providing mental health services to children and their families through the public school system. Years of experience providing military families with conflict resolution and crisis de-escalation.
Jill M Meehan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
I bring experience working with trauma, issues that affect women, divorce recovery, relationship issues, life transitions, parenting support, anxiety, depression, grief and stress management.
Do you find yourself dissatisfied with life? Are your children, relationships and career overwhelming? As a therapist, mom and wife I have valuable experience and perspective on issues that cause distress in individuals and families. Together we will build upon your personal strengths and enhance your ability to navigate life transitions and hardships.
I bring experience working with trauma, issues that affect women, divorce recovery, relationship issues, life transitions, parenting support, anxiety, depression, grief and stress management.
Do you find yourself dissatisfied with life? Are your children, relationships and career overwhelming? As a therapist, mom and wife I have valuable experience and perspective on issues that cause distress in individuals and families. Together we will build upon your personal strengths and enhance your ability to navigate life transitions and hardships.
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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.