Parenting Therapists in Manhasset, NY

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Karen Wachtel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
I also specialize in pregnancy and postpartum concerns as well as parent-child work.
Seeking help is not always easy, but I have found that most patients end up feeling relieved and more optimistic once they have taken that first step. As a therapist, I try my best to make you feel comfortable and understood. I work in a supportive, interactive, and collaborative manner and it is my goal to help you develop tools, right from the start, to help you manage your situation as we continue to get to know one another. I have over 15-years experience working with adults, adolescents and young families with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, difficult transitions, stress, and parenting challenges.
I also specialize in pregnancy and postpartum concerns as well as parent-child work.
Seeking help is not always easy, but I have found that most patients end up feeling relieved and more optimistic once they have taken that first step. As a therapist, I try my best to make you feel comfortable and understood. I work in a supportive, interactive, and collaborative manner and it is my goal to help you develop tools, right from the start, to help you manage your situation as we continue to get to know one another. I have over 15-years experience working with adults, adolescents and young families with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, difficult transitions, stress, and parenting challenges.
(646) 461-6661 View (646) 461-6661
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Courtney Carey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
After receiving my graduate degree from Boston University, I pursued additional training in trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy, parent/teen mediation, addiction training, and motivational interviewing.
Have you wondered if you would benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. As a senior therapist at Greenwich Psychology Group, I enjoy working with children and adolescents that may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral or family issues. You can talk to me about anything; nothing will surprise me. I am accessible to parents and easy to talk to. I focus on your child, recognize their strengths, and develop tools to become their own therapist by learning how to deal with challenges. Clients often feel better early on in treatment.
After receiving my graduate degree from Boston University, I pursued additional training in trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy, parent/teen mediation, addiction training, and motivational interviewing.
Have you wondered if you would benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. As a senior therapist at Greenwich Psychology Group, I enjoy working with children and adolescents that may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral or family issues. You can talk to me about anything; nothing will surprise me. I am accessible to parents and easy to talk to. I focus on your child, recognize their strengths, and develop tools to become their own therapist by learning how to deal with challenges. Clients often feel better early on in treatment.
(347) 501-8171 View (347) 501-8171
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Jade Giffin
Art Therapist, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
Support for parenting, pregnancy, and child development are also areas of expertise.
I am a warm, supportive therapist providing person-centered, goal-focused sessions. Together we create a safe, collaborative space to explore authentic feelings, emphasize strengths, and identify effective strategies to enhance your well-being. There's no one size fits all manual for how to navigate life. We build a toolbox to equip you for yours whether there be a recent event, life transition or persistent stressor.
Support for parenting, pregnancy, and child development are also areas of expertise.
I am a warm, supportive therapist providing person-centered, goal-focused sessions. Together we create a safe, collaborative space to explore authentic feelings, emphasize strengths, and identify effective strategies to enhance your well-being. There's no one size fits all manual for how to navigate life. We build a toolbox to equip you for yours whether there be a recent event, life transition or persistent stressor.
(646) 849-7561 View (646) 849-7561
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Nicola Burg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
Are you feeling disconnected, struggling to feel like your place in life matters, connecting to friends in your community or at work feels hopeless? not feeling understood by your family and friends leaves you feeling anxious and makes getting all the tasks in your life feel impossible. If you are a parent, worry about how your kids are doing, socially or academically overwhelms you, differing opinions with your partner only make things worse. At times, work can also feel overwhelming and it may be difficult to set boundaries and say no to people.
Are you feeling disconnected, struggling to feel like your place in life matters, connecting to friends in your community or at work feels hopeless? not feeling understood by your family and friends leaves you feeling anxious and makes getting all the tasks in your life feel impossible. If you are a parent, worry about how your kids are doing, socially or academically overwhelms you, differing opinions with your partner only make things worse. At times, work can also feel overwhelming and it may be difficult to set boundaries and say no to people.
(917) 696-3352 View (917) 696-3352
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Kristin Schaefer-Schiumo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
I am a Full Professor at LIU and provide courses and workshops in areas such as anxiety and depression, bullying, and parenting skills.
Are you fortunate in so many ways yet you feel sad and empty? Are worry, procrastination and anxiety robbing you of moments of happiness and enjoyment in your life and relationships? We will discover your strengths and use them to help you learn to think, respond emotionally and behave differently, tackling important issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life stressors and trauma. I have a specialty working with emerging adults to address unique challenges they face finding independence, including family dynamics, transition to college and graduate school, and work-life balance.
I am a Full Professor at LIU and provide courses and workshops in areas such as anxiety and depression, bullying, and parenting skills.
Are you fortunate in so many ways yet you feel sad and empty? Are worry, procrastination and anxiety robbing you of moments of happiness and enjoyment in your life and relationships? We will discover your strengths and use them to help you learn to think, respond emotionally and behave differently, tackling important issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life stressors and trauma. I have a specialty working with emerging adults to address unique challenges they face finding independence, including family dynamics, transition to college and graduate school, and work-life balance.
(516) 495-3132 View (516) 495-3132
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Jennifer Atencio-Bacayon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Manhasset, NY 11030
I offer short and long-term individual psychotherapy, parent training as well as family therapy.
I have immediate openings to assist those that need assistance during this difficult time.. I offer tele-therapy through private and secure video and/or phone sessions. Contact us for a free 10 minute consultation to gain a preliminary understanding of your situation and concerns. .We can help guide you to get appropriate support and resources.
I offer short and long-term individual psychotherapy, parent training as well as family therapy.
I have immediate openings to assist those that need assistance during this difficult time.. I offer tele-therapy through private and secure video and/or phone sessions. Contact us for a free 10 minute consultation to gain a preliminary understanding of your situation and concerns. .We can help guide you to get appropriate support and resources.
(347) 809-6140 View (347) 809-6140
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Kane Psychology PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manhasset, NY 11030
We provide therapy, parent coaching, and comprehensive psychological assessment at our practice.
We are a group practice focused on providing excellent clinical care to children, adolsecents, and adults. As founder and owner of Kane Psychology, Fallon Kane has been working with families in the area for six years. Dr. Kane completed her Clinical Psychology Ph.D at the Derner School of Psychology, with a concentration in child and family studies. Vivan Giang, Noelle Watters, Joshua Glazer, and Meg Kane form the rest of the team, and are supervised by Dr. Kane. At Kane Psychology, we pride ourselves on having a warm, empathetic approach which quickly allows young people to feel at ease and fully engage in the therapeutic process.
We provide therapy, parent coaching, and comprehensive psychological assessment at our practice.
We are a group practice focused on providing excellent clinical care to children, adolsecents, and adults. As founder and owner of Kane Psychology, Fallon Kane has been working with families in the area for six years. Dr. Kane completed her Clinical Psychology Ph.D at the Derner School of Psychology, with a concentration in child and family studies. Vivan Giang, Noelle Watters, Joshua Glazer, and Meg Kane form the rest of the team, and are supervised by Dr. Kane. At Kane Psychology, we pride ourselves on having a warm, empathetic approach which quickly allows young people to feel at ease and fully engage in the therapeutic process.
(516) 447-8463 View (516) 447-8463
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Patricia Pitta
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
I have specific programs for the treatment of anxiety, depression, parenting, eating disorders, marital and couple conflict, child and adolescent behavior issues and parenting elderly parents.
The journey of life is one filled with joy, happiness, sadness, disappointments, loss and renewal. I feel my goal as a psychologist is to enable a child, adolescent, young adult, and adult find the strength to review life's troubling issues and form new perceptions which enables different outlooks on problems. I feel the only problems in life are situations that can not be resolved. Many times the resolutions are not what we thought life would offer us, but that is what we have. Book written by Dr. Pitta: "Solving Modern Family Dilemmas: An Assimilative Therapy Approach".
I have specific programs for the treatment of anxiety, depression, parenting, eating disorders, marital and couple conflict, child and adolescent behavior issues and parenting elderly parents.
The journey of life is one filled with joy, happiness, sadness, disappointments, loss and renewal. I feel my goal as a psychologist is to enable a child, adolescent, young adult, and adult find the strength to review life's troubling issues and form new perceptions which enables different outlooks on problems. I feel the only problems in life are situations that can not be resolved. Many times the resolutions are not what we thought life would offer us, but that is what we have. Book written by Dr. Pitta: "Solving Modern Family Dilemmas: An Assimilative Therapy Approach".
(516) 360-2485 View (516) 360-2485
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Perfect Fit Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
Along with the diagnosis and treatment of early childhood disorders , her additional areas of focus include: school consultation and program evaluation, behavioral therapy, social skills and social thinking, cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT skills training and parent behavioral coaching.
Dr. Avon attended Stony brook U. There she trained under the late Dr. Edward Carr in Behavioral Therapy, with a focus on, Applied Behavioral Analysis. She then continued her education at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL where she received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. There she spent many years under the supervision of Dr. Charles Golden refining her skills in Neuropsychology serving a variety of children with learning disorders and developmental disabilities. After completing graduate school, Dr. Avon pursued further training in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disabilities.
Along with the diagnosis and treatment of early childhood disorders , her additional areas of focus include: school consultation and program evaluation, behavioral therapy, social skills and social thinking, cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT skills training and parent behavioral coaching.
Dr. Avon attended Stony brook U. There she trained under the late Dr. Edward Carr in Behavioral Therapy, with a focus on, Applied Behavioral Analysis. She then continued her education at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL where she received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. There she spent many years under the supervision of Dr. Charles Golden refining her skills in Neuropsychology serving a variety of children with learning disorders and developmental disabilities. After completing graduate school, Dr. Avon pursued further training in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disabilities.
(516) 306-5202 View (516) 306-5202
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Jocelyn S Shaw Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD, BC-DMT, LCAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Manhasset, NY 11030
I have specialized training in the following areas: 1) Working with children (including infancy and early childhood), adolescents, and families, including parenting support; 2) Providing treatment for emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns (including Autism Spectrum and related disorders); 3) Supporting people and families coping with medical illnesses, including cancer.
I help children, adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of issues, including anxiety and depression, school and behavioral challenges, life transitions and developmental delays, and family and relationship concerns. My work is informed by cognitive behavioral therapy, dynamic psychotherapy, family systems, and mind-body approaches.
I have specialized training in the following areas: 1) Working with children (including infancy and early childhood), adolescents, and families, including parenting support; 2) Providing treatment for emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns (including Autism Spectrum and related disorders); 3) Supporting people and families coping with medical illnesses, including cancer.
I help children, adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of issues, including anxiety and depression, school and behavioral challenges, life transitions and developmental delays, and family and relationship concerns. My work is informed by cognitive behavioral therapy, dynamic psychotherapy, family systems, and mind-body approaches.
(203) 916-6739 View (203) 916-6739
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Ellen Satloff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
Are you feeling disappointed in your life...frustrated with your marriage, parenting, friendships or any other important relationships? Are you overwhelmed and overstressed..consumed with worry, anxiety, sadness, depression or fear? So often peoples' lives are hampered by negative habitual thoughts and feelings that interfere with their sense of well being and lead to the feeling that something is wrong with "me", with"you", with my life. I work with people in supportive, empathic, positive and interactive therapeutic relationships... individuals , couples, families and groups...children, adolescents and adults. I treat families
Are you feeling disappointed in your life...frustrated with your marriage, parenting, friendships or any other important relationships? Are you overwhelmed and overstressed..consumed with worry, anxiety, sadness, depression or fear? So often peoples' lives are hampered by negative habitual thoughts and feelings that interfere with their sense of well being and lead to the feeling that something is wrong with "me", with"you", with my life. I work with people in supportive, empathic, positive and interactive therapeutic relationships... individuals , couples, families and groups...children, adolescents and adults. I treat families
(516) 619-8151 View (516) 619-8151
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New York Center for Relationship Repair
Counselor, PhD, Prof
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manhasset, NY 11030
Hi! I'm Dr. Steinberg. Are you struggling with your relationship(s)? Are you in need of couples counseling or sex therapy? Do you need help recovering after infidelity? Do you have difficult or unsupportive parents or relatives? Do you wish to argue less (my TEDX Talk is about this!) or have parenting/family issues? Do you need extra support and guidance to help you handle challenging situations or desire to make important changes? Is "work stress" or work/life balance a problem? If you answered "Yes!" to any of these questions, then I would LOVE to work with you - to teach you valuable tools to help you secure SUCCESS!
Hi! I'm Dr. Steinberg. Are you struggling with your relationship(s)? Are you in need of couples counseling or sex therapy? Do you need help recovering after infidelity? Do you have difficult or unsupportive parents or relatives? Do you wish to argue less (my TEDX Talk is about this!) or have parenting/family issues? Do you need extra support and guidance to help you handle challenging situations or desire to make important changes? Is "work stress" or work/life balance a problem? If you answered "Yes!" to any of these questions, then I would LOVE to work with you - to teach you valuable tools to help you secure SUCCESS!
(917) 574-0825 View (917) 574-0825
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Gary M Goldman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience treating children, adolescents, young adults and adults. I provide a warm and safe atmosphere for you and or your family members to express their thoughts and feelings. As a result of my broad training and experience, I have successfully treated clients facing challenging life events, such as failing relationships, anxieties and parent child management concerns. I incorporate the therapeutic process with a collaborative team effort. Our work together will allow you to increase self awareness, insight and coping skills. All in an effort to approach life with more success and happiness.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience treating children, adolescents, young adults and adults. I provide a warm and safe atmosphere for you and or your family members to express their thoughts and feelings. As a result of my broad training and experience, I have successfully treated clients facing challenging life events, such as failing relationships, anxieties and parent child management concerns. I incorporate the therapeutic process with a collaborative team effort. Our work together will allow you to increase self awareness, insight and coping skills. All in an effort to approach life with more success and happiness.
(516) 308-9871 View (516) 308-9871
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Anna Kalliagas, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manhasset, NY 11030  (Online Only)
I have over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. I utilize a supportive approach to create a comfortable environment in which you can achieve your goals. I have experience treating trauma, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, stress, anxiety, psychosis, relationship issues, parenting issues, and behavioral issues. I offer evidence based psychotherapy, which has been proven to be effective by the best available research.
I have over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. I utilize a supportive approach to create a comfortable environment in which you can achieve your goals. I have experience treating trauma, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, stress, anxiety, psychosis, relationship issues, parenting issues, and behavioral issues. I offer evidence based psychotherapy, which has been proven to be effective by the best available research.
(917) 652-6859 View (917) 652-6859
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Great South Bay Therapy, LCSW PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Manhasset, NY 11030
At Great South Bay Therapy, we provide confidential, goal oriented therapy to help you and/or your family members work through common issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic stress, parenting concerns, and school/career related problems as well as other common obstacles to health and happiness.
At Great South Bay Therapy, we provide confidential, goal oriented therapy to help you and/or your family members work through common issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic stress, parenting concerns, and school/career related problems as well as other common obstacles to health and happiness.
(631) 489-8082 View (631) 489-8082
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Megan Romano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
I understand how difficult it can be to decide to seek help for life's obstacles. In my practice, my goal is to help my clients become experts on themselves. Every end is a new beginning. If you're challenged with relationship issues, family conflict, parenting, a trauma history, depression, anxiety or have a child or an adolescent who is struggling with behavioral issues, or just looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation and looking to move in a new direction, I encourage you to let me help you with your experiences. I am dedicated to getting to the root of stuck patterns. There are techniques out there!
I understand how difficult it can be to decide to seek help for life's obstacles. In my practice, my goal is to help my clients become experts on themselves. Every end is a new beginning. If you're challenged with relationship issues, family conflict, parenting, a trauma history, depression, anxiety or have a child or an adolescent who is struggling with behavioral issues, or just looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation and looking to move in a new direction, I encourage you to let me help you with your experiences. I am dedicated to getting to the root of stuck patterns. There are techniques out there!
(646) 845-0615 View (646) 845-0615
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Lisa M Laudante
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD , LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
Welcome! As a parent and a specialist working with individuals who struggle with life challenges and ADHD, I understand the often tremendous difficulty involved in raising a child with ADHD and/or struggling with your own ADHD diagnosis. It is certainly a situation that requires fortitude, perseverance and sometimes a village of professionals, friends, and family to impact change in a positive way. I am here to offer guidance with respect to what you need to be successful in dealing with yourself or your child’s ADHD; which will include the latest scientific knowledge and guidance for best outcomes.
Welcome! As a parent and a specialist working with individuals who struggle with life challenges and ADHD, I understand the often tremendous difficulty involved in raising a child with ADHD and/or struggling with your own ADHD diagnosis. It is certainly a situation that requires fortitude, perseverance and sometimes a village of professionals, friends, and family to impact change in a positive way. I am here to offer guidance with respect to what you need to be successful in dealing with yourself or your child’s ADHD; which will include the latest scientific knowledge and guidance for best outcomes.
(516) 272-4579 View (516) 272-4579
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Dr. Victoria Grinman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R, LICSW, CFTP, CA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Manhasset, NY 11030
I am proud to offer parent coaching, yoga / mindfulness based therapy, body-based approaches, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques, Play Therapy, relational and Psycho-dynamic approaches.
I am a clinical therapist and professor who practices in New York and Massachusetts. Many times, challenges, pain, loss, and even suffering hold just as much a place in our lives as happiness, joy, peace and triumph. Utilizing best-practices and empirical knowledge, my hope is for our journey to be an intricate process of joining and receiving; discovering and growing; learning and practicing. My approach is integrative, taking into consideration all the systems within you, including race, culture and environment. I aim to hold a warm and supportive space wherein empowerment, balance and growth can be achieved.
I am proud to offer parent coaching, yoga / mindfulness based therapy, body-based approaches, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques, Play Therapy, relational and Psycho-dynamic approaches.
I am a clinical therapist and professor who practices in New York and Massachusetts. Many times, challenges, pain, loss, and even suffering hold just as much a place in our lives as happiness, joy, peace and triumph. Utilizing best-practices and empirical knowledge, my hope is for our journey to be an intricate process of joining and receiving; discovering and growing; learning and practicing. My approach is integrative, taking into consideration all the systems within you, including race, culture and environment. I aim to hold a warm and supportive space wherein empowerment, balance and growth can be achieved.
(646) 791-3364 View (646) 791-3364
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Samantha Stehle
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030  (Online Only)
I also conduct supervised or therapeutic visitation for court-involved families, as well as parent coordination.
Clients seek therapy for many reasons. Some want to address a specific issue, while others want to focus on living happier and less stressful lives. Finding the "right" therapist to help you is a very personal choice. It is essential that a client is able to trust and engage easily with a therapist who makes them feel comfortable and encouraged for progress. If you arrange a consultation with me, we can determine whether my approach would be a good match for your needs.
I also conduct supervised or therapeutic visitation for court-involved families, as well as parent coordination.
Clients seek therapy for many reasons. Some want to address a specific issue, while others want to focus on living happier and less stressful lives. Finding the "right" therapist to help you is a very personal choice. It is essential that a client is able to trust and engage easily with a therapist who makes them feel comfortable and encouraged for progress. If you arrange a consultation with me, we can determine whether my approach would be a good match for your needs.
(516) 272-4232 View (516) 272-4232
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Marni Siegel Tuch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
Parenting a young child can be challenging! I am a Licensed, Clinical Social Worker with 25 years experience working with young children and their families. I specialize in individual therapy with children and their parents to reach behavioral and therapeutic goals. My work addresses: • School concerns • Hitting and biting • Temper tantrums • Bed-time routines • Toilet training and toileting issues • Working through fears • Bereavement support • Special-education issues • Eating patterns • Social anxiety • Divorce/family changes. • Adoption •
Parenting a young child can be challenging! I am a Licensed, Clinical Social Worker with 25 years experience working with young children and their families. I specialize in individual therapy with children and their parents to reach behavioral and therapeutic goals. My work addresses: • School concerns • Hitting and biting • Temper tantrums • Bed-time routines • Toilet training and toileting issues • Working through fears • Bereavement support • Special-education issues • Eating patterns • Social anxiety • Divorce/family changes. • Adoption •
(516) 604-3251 View (516) 604-3251
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.