Parenting Therapists in Fort Worth, TX

I work with children of all ages, and with all parent -child problems. Recent customer comments: "Thank you for your thoroughness in helping me." "You have a very calming manner." "This is the best place I've been to. I really mean it." "I trust your professionalism beyond anyone I've met so far." "You told me to go to AA and I finally went. It's really nice to wake up and not hate myself." "I definitely feel better when I leave here." "I like it that you don't just tell people what they want to hear. You give them real life advice."

How often do you find yourself thinking of what could have been? Perhaps it's not what could have been but something you should have done differently? Or maybe it's more about the future for you, all the what ifs? Do these journeys into the past and future leave you feeling guilty, frustrated or filled with fear? I work to ground my clients in the here and now, accepting what is as opposed to what could be. I aim to help individuals reach their goals by building self-awareness and self-compassion.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS VIRTUALLY IN THE STATES OF TEXAS and CALIFORNIA* Children and adolescents often find it challenging to process all that is going on in their heads, and are unaware of the impact these thoughts have on the physical sensations in their bodies. I am incredibly passionate about pediatric mental health and mental illness prevention. I am touched by each opportunity I’m given to help bring about healing for children and their families. It is my desire to give children the tools they need in order to share what they are feeling, and to allow them to look forward to their future with hope.

Sometimes it seems that nothing works. You may feel angry, sad, or out of control and need help to navigate through rough times. I have been there! I was inspired to be a counselor by my own struggles with family codependency. There is hope! Through a combination of therapeutic techniques, cognitive behavioral, solution focused, reality, family systems, feminist, and humanistic therapies, I will help you identify what is holding you back. The goal is to provide you with the insights and tools you need to move past old, limiting beliefs and behaviors. I will provide dedicated, confidential listening to create a bright future.

I enjoy working with diverse populations from teens, families, couples, and individuals from various backgrounds and helping them on their journey wherever they are in life. My experience with clients ranges from trauma, self-harm, anxiety, depression, parenting , managing ADHD, relational issues, and more. With my collaborative approach, together we can create goals that work for you.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and EMDR Certified. I am passionate about working with parents who want to strength their relationship with their child by learning new ways to connect and understand their child/teen. My practice is focused on working with the entire family system. Many times parents seek services for their child. When they come to my office, we work on helping the parent be a partner in the healing process. My approach is different than other child therapist because I involve the parents in every step of the process and encourage them to be the parents that they want to be.

Take a deep breath and take this one step at a time. You are getting closer now to your dream of a good life, free from fear, capable and in touch with who you are. Wherever you are in your healing journey, please keep going! It can be so overwhelming reading through the descriptions online and wondering who is the right person to help you with your needs. It is my privilege to equip you with the skills necessary to maintain a healthy mindset and empower you to implement each step along the way. We are better when we work together!

My name is Ginka, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas. I have been in service to the community for the past four years working with families, couples, and adolescents. My areas of specialization include adolescents/teens, relationship issues, parenting , family conflict, and anger management. Some of the modalities I employ are collaborative practices, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. I am delighted to provide support and understanding to my clients at PATH, and I believe that environments where open conversations happen are crucial to success and positive results.

Life is busy and can be complicated and messy. Balancing relationships, family, work, and your health is a challenge. You probably can’t remember the last time you took the time to care for YOU! Do you struggle to find balance in your life and time to take care of yourself? Do you struggle with partner, personal, or professional relationships? Do you feel defeated as a parent ? Do you feel overwhelmed by feelings, worries, and stress? Do you feel exhausted from creating “what ifs” in your head, feeling dread and uncertainty about the future? Does chronic illness impact your life? Don’t worry, there is hope!

If you are reading this, you have probably tried multiple ways to feel better or improve your life on your own and you are now ready to get professional help. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, going through a life transition, lost a loved one, or are struggling to overcome a traumatic experience, I’m here to help. If you are parenting an adolescent or a preadolescent and are working hard to cope with the challenges of this stage, I can walk alongside you.

Parenting is the most difficult job and yet it comes with the least amount of concrete instructions. You’ve read the parenting books, Googled all your questions, talked to friends, but your efforts don’t seem to make an impact. I believe that all of us do the best we can with the resources we have, and at times we ALL need some additional resources to make positive change. That’s where I come in! I aim to empower children, teens, and parents to find healing and confidence through interventions that are both evidence-based and individualized to your unique circumstances.

Do you feel like you are holding on to the edge of a steep cliff? Are you struggling in your relationships or with anxiety? Perhaps you've fallen into addictive behaviors, feel alone, or just need relief NOW? The therapists at Hope Harbor in North Fort Worth/Keller (or across Texas virtually) are passionate about helping you move past life's most complex obstacles. Their unique approaches are customized to create rapid change. Practice specialties: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Addiction, Complex Trauma/EMDR, Couples, Infidelity, Parenting , and a variety of Life Transitions and Relationship Issues.

I am a bilingual (English-Spanish) therapist and I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships and in their personal or work/school lives. Some of these difficulties may involve issues with communication, self-esteem, anxiety, anger and stress issues, parenting practices, physical and sexual abuse, and other family and couples' related problems. In therapy, your 'best hopes' are achieved by discovering that you have what it takes to overcome life's challenges. I believe my clients are amazing individuals and have endless possibilities to succeed in life and in their relationships.

Accepting NEW clients! Navigating this world can be difficult for children, parents, partners and couples. Our past pain and trauma can further complicate this journey. Sometimes the only way to heal is to “Play It Out!” I enjoy helping children, adolescents, parents, and adults heal, grown and learn so they can thrive not just survive. Humans tend to do what we know until we know more...come learn what more is! My training in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused, cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is integrated with play therapy, sand tray, trauma sensitive yoga, mindfulness, and other experiential techniques.

"Learn all your theories as well as you can but put them aside when you touch the miracle of a living soul." I love this quote by Carl Jung as it describes so well my approach. I am looking forward to helping you address your concerns. I am well experienced in working with PTSD, anxiety & depression with all ages (from age 3 - 93). We will work together to address parenting or relationship issues. Some issues resolve relatively quickly & some take more time. I strive to provide a safe environment in which personal growth can happen.

I understand how hard it can be to find help. You want someone to hear you, validate your feelings, and give you the tools you need to make your relationship successful, all in a nonjudgmental environment. I love helping my clients have healthier relationships. As a Gottman trained counselor, I can help you break down the walls that have been created in your relationship that divide you and your significant other by utilizing research based techniques. I use the Gottman Connect assessments with couples, which measure success or struggles in key areas such as friendship, intimacy, conflict resolution, household chores, & parenting .