Parenting Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Lisa Schuman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023  (Online Only)
We are uniquely qualified to help you achieve your family building goals. Whether you need guidance navigating your infertility process, thinking about egg freezing, considering using donor sperm or eggs to have a child or coping with difficult parenting issues we can assist you in realizing your dreams and help make your journey easier. We also can provide assessments for donor egg, donor sperm or surrogacy arrangements. My book, Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception is available on Amazon or anywhere books are sold and my podcast, Building Your Family, is available on YouTube and all audio platforms.
We are uniquely qualified to help you achieve your family building goals. Whether you need guidance navigating your infertility process, thinking about egg freezing, considering using donor sperm or eggs to have a child or coping with difficult parenting issues we can assist you in realizing your dreams and help make your journey easier. We also can provide assessments for donor egg, donor sperm or surrogacy arrangements. My book, Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception is available on Amazon or anywhere books are sold and my podcast, Building Your Family, is available on YouTube and all audio platforms.
(646) 681-4377 View (646) 681-4377
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Lesley Koplow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025
If you are worried about your child, I may be able to help. I work with children who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that make every day challenges harder and interfere with feeling confident and secure. Separation issues, fears, relatedness issues, and parent-child issues are frequent motivations for parents to seek my services. I offer ongoing parent guidance and 3 session consults on children who I are presenting with symptoms that are difficult for parents and teachers to sort out. I also offer clinical supervision for child focused clinicians or therapeutic teachers.
If you are worried about your child, I may be able to help. I work with children who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that make every day challenges harder and interfere with feeling confident and secure. Separation issues, fears, relatedness issues, and parent-child issues are frequent motivations for parents to seek my services. I offer ongoing parent guidance and 3 session consults on children who I are presenting with symptoms that are difficult for parents and teachers to sort out. I also offer clinical supervision for child focused clinicians or therapeutic teachers.
(646) 600-9078 View (646) 600-9078
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Jade Giffin
Art Therapist, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
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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Julie Hirschfeld
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
As co-author of "Business Dad: How Good Businessmen Can Make Great Fathers" (1998), I aid fathers and mothers in work-life balance, intimacy, teamwork, and parenting (raising readers, kid cooperation, etc.
Stress can be isolating, but you don't have to handle it alone. We can work together to improve your relationships, emotional life, and career. I offer warm, compassionate therapy and coaching for individuals, couples, and families, specializing in couple communication and young-adult, mid-life, and intergenerational issues. I will help you cope with emotional distress or work demands, offering practical, research-based guidance suited to your unique needs and strengths. I lend support across the life span, from early career and dating issues, to empowering young parents and supporting empty-nesters considering their next act.
As co-author of "Business Dad: How Good Businessmen Can Make Great Fathers" (1998), I aid fathers and mothers in work-life balance, intimacy, teamwork, and parenting (raising readers, kid cooperation, etc.
Stress can be isolating, but you don't have to handle it alone. We can work together to improve your relationships, emotional life, and career. I offer warm, compassionate therapy and coaching for individuals, couples, and families, specializing in couple communication and young-adult, mid-life, and intergenerational issues. I will help you cope with emotional distress or work demands, offering practical, research-based guidance suited to your unique needs and strengths. I lend support across the life span, from early career and dating issues, to empowering young parents and supporting empty-nesters considering their next act.
(646) 630-7671 View (646) 630-7671
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Collin Quammie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025
I specialize in the treament of children and adolescents traumatized by abuse, neglect, separation, divorce and absentee parent.
My treatment of children, adolescents and family members reflects over twenty years of experience serving in residential treatment centers, an expertise in the area of Forensic Social Work, working in congregate community programs, and effective management of Preventive Programs. I am licensed to practice as a Clinical Social Worker in New York State and possess a Post Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. My professional service also reflect an eclectic mix of my West Indian heritage, US education and training, and strong family ties.
I specialize in the treament of children and adolescents traumatized by abuse, neglect, separation, divorce and absentee parent.
My treatment of children, adolescents and family members reflects over twenty years of experience serving in residential treatment centers, an expertise in the area of Forensic Social Work, working in congregate community programs, and effective management of Preventive Programs. I am licensed to practice as a Clinical Social Worker in New York State and possess a Post Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. My professional service also reflect an eclectic mix of my West Indian heritage, US education and training, and strong family ties.
(646) 699-3843 View (646) 699-3843
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Rosaleen Rusty Horn
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LP, NCPsyA, MSEd
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
I believe children and parents can have a happy time together. All children as they grow and all parents as they go through parenting encounter kinks in their development. I like to help children and adolescents learn to listen to and express their feelings directly and to help parents learn how to listen and communicate better with their children. With over 25 years of experience working individually with children and parents, in play group therapy and in parenting groups, I know how to use the strengths of each, child and parent, to promote better understanding of themselves and each other.
I believe children and parents can have a happy time together. All children as they grow and all parents as they go through parenting encounter kinks in their development. I like to help children and adolescents learn to listen to and express their feelings directly and to help parents learn how to listen and communicate better with their children. With over 25 years of experience working individually with children and parents, in play group therapy and in parenting groups, I know how to use the strengths of each, child and parent, to promote better understanding of themselves and each other.
(646) 600-8134 View (646) 600-8134
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Susan Hein
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MPS, LP, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
As a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist, in clinical practice for 35+ years, I deal with issues of depression, anxiety, relationship and social life problems, aging, creative blocks, marital conflicts, parenting, divorce, child and school problems, loss, adoption, spousal and/or family member's dementia, etc... My practice includes adults of all ages -- from the young to the elderly. My clinical experience includes people from varying backgrounds and fields -- including the creative arts, law, media, education adults of all ages either in transition, or returning to school, as well as those who are stay-at-home mothers or fathers.
As a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist, in clinical practice for 35+ years, I deal with issues of depression, anxiety, relationship and social life problems, aging, creative blocks, marital conflicts, parenting, divorce, child and school problems, loss, adoption, spousal and/or family member's dementia, etc... My practice includes adults of all ages -- from the young to the elderly. My clinical experience includes people from varying backgrounds and fields -- including the creative arts, law, media, education adults of all ages either in transition, or returning to school, as well as those who are stay-at-home mothers or fathers.
(646) 863-7981 View (646) 863-7981
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Samantha Schindelheim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
Specifically, I provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior (TF-CBT).
Hi! I'm Dr. Samantha Schindelheim and I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in home-based therapy working with young children, teens, adults and parents struggling with mood and anxiety issues, trauma, behavioral issues, and interpersonal challenges. I integrate a variety of evidence-based interventions to help individuals function successfully in their home, school, and communities. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and trusting space for my clients to grow. Therapy is hard work and I aim to help you find value and success in the work that we do together.
Specifically, I provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior (TF-CBT).
Hi! I'm Dr. Samantha Schindelheim and I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in home-based therapy working with young children, teens, adults and parents struggling with mood and anxiety issues, trauma, behavioral issues, and interpersonal challenges. I integrate a variety of evidence-based interventions to help individuals function successfully in their home, school, and communities. I strive to create a safe, collaborative, and trusting space for my clients to grow. Therapy is hard work and I aim to help you find value and success in the work that we do together.
(646) 679-5349 View (646) 679-5349
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Kelly D Nadel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025  (Online Only)
Specialty Areas: Parent Coaching, Pregnancy & Psychotherapy.
www.kellynadel.com
Specialty Areas: Parent Coaching, Pregnancy & Psychotherapy.
www.kellynadel.com
(608) 573-5025 View (608) 573-5025
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Jayne Bloch
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MA, LP, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
Do you feel sad, lonely or overwhelmed much of the time? Are you struggling with relationship or parenting issues? Mustering the courage and faith to get help is not easy, but may be one of the most important steps you will ever take toward changing your life and beginning to feel better. I work with adults, adolescents, couples and parents to help them get in touch with difficult feelings and learn how to manage them, work through internal conflicts to communicate more effectively and improve relationships, and to change negative patterns of behavior to feel more empowered and enhance self-esteem.
Do you feel sad, lonely or overwhelmed much of the time? Are you struggling with relationship or parenting issues? Mustering the courage and faith to get help is not easy, but may be one of the most important steps you will ever take toward changing your life and beginning to feel better. I work with adults, adolescents, couples and parents to help them get in touch with difficult feelings and learn how to manage them, work through internal conflicts to communicate more effectively and improve relationships, and to change negative patterns of behavior to feel more empowered and enhance self-esteem.
(646) 600-9284 View (646) 600-9284
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Nicole Koch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023
With experience in Grief, Pet Loss, Parenting, Education & Learning Disabilities, Pediatric Cancer, Cancer, Trauma, Domestic Violence, Anxiety and PTSD, together we will explore solutions and navigate the challenges, in an empowering manner.
Life is messy. It’s easy to feel scared, anxious, overwhelmed, out of balance and alone. I am passion about listening, providing support & helping, in a comfortable and secure environment. Therapy should be safe and judgement free. Whether making a decision, small change, or large life decision, I know it’s not easy.
With experience in Grief, Pet Loss, Parenting, Education & Learning Disabilities, Pediatric Cancer, Cancer, Trauma, Domestic Violence, Anxiety and PTSD, together we will explore solutions and navigate the challenges, in an empowering manner.
Life is messy. It’s easy to feel scared, anxious, overwhelmed, out of balance and alone. I am passion about listening, providing support & helping, in a comfortable and secure environment. Therapy should be safe and judgement free. Whether making a decision, small change, or large life decision, I know it’s not easy.
(914) 353-4886 View (914) 353-4886
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Meredith Mahoney
Psychologist, PsyD, MSEd, PCIT, CKPMT
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
I specialize in adult issues: parenting, sex, relationships, anxiety, depression, and more.
Deciding to begin therapy can be a difficult decision requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-enlightenment, more satisfying relationships (with ourselves, other adults, or children) and personal growth. Whether you are feeling stuck in life or unsure of the next step, facing conflict or unhappiness within a relationship, experiencing feelings of depression, loneliness, or anxiety, struggling to cope with a past or recent trauma or a painful personal history, therapy can be a rewarding and transformative experience that can help you heal and reclaim control of your life.
I specialize in adult issues: parenting, sex, relationships, anxiety, depression, and more.
Deciding to begin therapy can be a difficult decision requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-enlightenment, more satisfying relationships (with ourselves, other adults, or children) and personal growth. Whether you are feeling stuck in life or unsure of the next step, facing conflict or unhappiness within a relationship, experiencing feelings of depression, loneliness, or anxiety, struggling to cope with a past or recent trauma or a painful personal history, therapy can be a rewarding and transformative experience that can help you heal and reclaim control of your life.
(646) 791-3277 View (646) 791-3277
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Jessica Forman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025
We often need support in facing changes and challenges in our everyday life. As a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist, I work collaboratively, individualizing my treatment approach to reach your personal goals. Our work may focus on enhancing coping and communication skills; parenting concerns; stress reduction; understanding and improving relationships with significant others and learning how best to utilize your strengths to greater effectiveness.
We often need support in facing changes and challenges in our everyday life. As a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist, I work collaboratively, individualizing my treatment approach to reach your personal goals. Our work may focus on enhancing coping and communication skills; parenting concerns; stress reduction; understanding and improving relationships with significant others and learning how best to utilize your strengths to greater effectiveness.
(646) 956-4959 View (646) 956-4959
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Beth Wittenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025
I know that psychotherapy can help you to feel free and more open to life's opportunities. We can explore your problems and work towards helping you feel more fulfilled. My specialties are relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, work place gratification and addictions and I have extensive experience with couple’s therapy. My focus is on your efforts to move forward. I offer insight oriented feedback and believe in the power of therapy to help growth.
I know that psychotherapy can help you to feel free and more open to life's opportunities. We can explore your problems and work towards helping you feel more fulfilled. My specialties are relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, work place gratification and addictions and I have extensive experience with couple’s therapy. My focus is on your efforts to move forward. I offer insight oriented feedback and believe in the power of therapy to help growth.
(646) 553-6367 View (646) 553-6367
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Sandoval Psychotherapy Consultation LCSW,PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, SIFI, LMSW
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025
As a first-generation licensed social worker living in between two cultures, I understand having to navigate different worlds, live up to expectations to succeed and figure out life’s challenges on your own. Are you balancing work, family obligations, and major transitions? Are you struggling with work-life balance or becoming a new parent? I am here to help and support you along the way. You don’t have to navigate life alone. We need the support of others to help us get to where we want to be.
As a first-generation licensed social worker living in between two cultures, I understand having to navigate different worlds, live up to expectations to succeed and figure out life’s challenges on your own. Are you balancing work, family obligations, and major transitions? Are you struggling with work-life balance or becoming a new parent? I am here to help and support you along the way. You don’t have to navigate life alone. We need the support of others to help us get to where we want to be.
(718) 618-6851 View (718) 618-6851
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Rachel Lemonik
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides warm and compassionate therapy for adolescents and adults. I offer individual and family therapy, as well as dialectical behavior therapy skills training, prenatal and postpartum support, parenting skills, and consultation services. I take an active role in guiding treatment and believe that the foundation of therapy is finding someone you can open up to and feel supported by. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where we work together to reduce distress and develop plans that will create positive changes.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides warm and compassionate therapy for adolescents and adults. I offer individual and family therapy, as well as dialectical behavior therapy skills training, prenatal and postpartum support, parenting skills, and consultation services. I take an active role in guiding treatment and believe that the foundation of therapy is finding someone you can open up to and feel supported by. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where we work together to reduce distress and develop plans that will create positive changes.
(914) 768-4078 View (914) 768-4078
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Ariel Blum
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
I am a licensed psychologist with a specialization in pediatric and perinatal (pregnancy and postpartum) mental health. I work with children and parents struggling with anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I care deeply about fostering strong parent-child relationships and working with current and expectant parents who are managing the everyday stressors and adjustments to their parenting role. Through my compassionate, sensitive, and warm demeanor, I aim to collaborate with you to provide the most comprehensive and effective treatment. I treat each case through a multicultural and social justice lens.
I am a licensed psychologist with a specialization in pediatric and perinatal (pregnancy and postpartum) mental health. I work with children and parents struggling with anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I care deeply about fostering strong parent-child relationships and working with current and expectant parents who are managing the everyday stressors and adjustments to their parenting role. Through my compassionate, sensitive, and warm demeanor, I aim to collaborate with you to provide the most comprehensive and effective treatment. I treat each case through a multicultural and social justice lens.
(203) 599-7119 View (203) 599-7119
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Hayley Reed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10024
My approach involves an integrated style that blends elements of psychoanalysis, family systems therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), play therapy, Parent Management Training, and mindfulness to assist you through life’s difficulties.
I am a couples and family therapist who offers collaborative partnership based in curiosity, respect, and empathy. I believe in empowering, honoring, and celebrating your authentic self. My clients often begin therapy as they need support managing mood symptoms/disorders (anxiety, depression), attention difficulties, gender/sexuality concerns, family dynamics, life transitions and events, marital and premarital conflict, trauma, peer relationships, and school issues. With my guidance we'll explore the intersecting layers of your identity to understand how to make positive, healthy changes that will allow you to achieve your goals!
My approach involves an integrated style that blends elements of psychoanalysis, family systems therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), play therapy, Parent Management Training, and mindfulness to assist you through life’s difficulties.
I am a couples and family therapist who offers collaborative partnership based in curiosity, respect, and empathy. I believe in empowering, honoring, and celebrating your authentic self. My clients often begin therapy as they need support managing mood symptoms/disorders (anxiety, depression), attention difficulties, gender/sexuality concerns, family dynamics, life transitions and events, marital and premarital conflict, trauma, peer relationships, and school issues. With my guidance we'll explore the intersecting layers of your identity to understand how to make positive, healthy changes that will allow you to achieve your goals!
(914) 743-3212 View (914) 743-3212
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Jessica Shechter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10025
I specialize in helping those struggling with anxiety, life transitions, infertility, relationship and parenting issues.
Are there areas where you feel stuck? Are there things you want for yourself that feel unattainable? Do you feel misunderstood by most of the people in your life? Have relationships become difficult to manage? As we work together, I will be there to listen and accept different parts of yourself. You will get to know yourself better. We will begin to uncover what is getting in the way.
I specialize in helping those struggling with anxiety, life transitions, infertility, relationship and parenting issues.
Are there areas where you feel stuck? Are there things you want for yourself that feel unattainable? Do you feel misunderstood by most of the people in your life? Have relationships become difficult to manage? As we work together, I will be there to listen and accept different parts of yourself. You will get to know yourself better. We will begin to uncover what is getting in the way.
(347) 797-5865 View (347) 797-5865
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Stephanie McKinney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Upper West Side, New York, NY 10023  (Online Only)
Have you ever experienced a nagging feeling of constant worry or intrusive thoughts that you just can't get out of your head? Perhaps you experience a constant stream of "what ifs" for all of the possibilities that may happen or repeatedly check things to try to limit the anxiety you feel or prevent something bad from happening. Or maybe you are the parent of a child who experiences these symptoms, and feel powerless and unsure how to help. These feelings can be totally overwhelming, defeating and exhausting, and can get in the way of you living your life. You don't have to keep struggling with anxiety or OCD alone.
Have you ever experienced a nagging feeling of constant worry or intrusive thoughts that you just can't get out of your head? Perhaps you experience a constant stream of "what ifs" for all of the possibilities that may happen or repeatedly check things to try to limit the anxiety you feel or prevent something bad from happening. Or maybe you are the parent of a child who experiences these symptoms, and feel powerless and unsure how to help. These feelings can be totally overwhelming, defeating and exhausting, and can get in the way of you living your life. You don't have to keep struggling with anxiety or OCD alone.
(631) 570-8954 View (631) 570-8954

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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.