Parenting Therapists in Broadlands, VA
I’m a compassionate and dedicated social worker committed to helping individuals navigate life’s complexities and find a sense of balance and inner peace. With over five years of experience in the field, I’ve had the privilege of supporting clients from a wide range of backgrounds as they pursue emotional healing, self-understanding, and personal growth.
I’m a compassionate and dedicated social worker committed to helping individuals navigate life’s complexities and find a sense of balance and inner peace. With over five years of experience in the field, I’ve had the privilege of supporting clients from a wide range of backgrounds as they pursue emotional healing, self-understanding, and personal growth.
Dr. Amanda Skowron Romano is passionate about breaking down the stigma of therapy and helping people understand that seeking therapy is about health and wellness. She worked at several integrative medical centers before starting Peace of Mindfulness. Her interest areas are mindfulness, stress management, mind-body medicine, women’s health and sexual health. Dr. Skowron Romano is part of PsyPact, so she can see individual clients as well as couples via telehealth in 43 states. In addition to her clinical work, she has brought mindfulness and wellness programming into schools, corporations, and healthcare settings.
Dr. Amanda Skowron Romano is passionate about breaking down the stigma of therapy and helping people understand that seeking therapy is about health and wellness. She worked at several integrative medical centers before starting Peace of Mindfulness. Her interest areas are mindfulness, stress management, mind-body medicine, women’s health and sexual health. Dr. Skowron Romano is part of PsyPact, so she can see individual clients as well as couples via telehealth in 43 states. In addition to her clinical work, she has brought mindfulness and wellness programming into schools, corporations, and healthcare settings.
Seeing a therapist isn't only for people in major life crisis. People in everyday life situations can also benefit from therapy. We all need help at times to understand our feelings, deal with life's challenges and feel hopeful about the future. Life can feel like a roller coaster sometimes. It may take us high with the birth of a child or falling in love and it may drop us low mourning a loss, suffering abuse, or feeling immobilized by depression. Therapy can help you find ways to manage those emotions and promote your well-being.
Seeing a therapist isn't only for people in major life crisis. People in everyday life situations can also benefit from therapy. We all need help at times to understand our feelings, deal with life's challenges and feel hopeful about the future. Life can feel like a roller coaster sometimes. It may take us high with the birth of a child or falling in love and it may drop us low mourning a loss, suffering abuse, or feeling immobilized by depression. Therapy can help you find ways to manage those emotions and promote your well-being.
Whether you're feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, overwhelmed by past experiences, or struggling to stay organized and present in daily life — therapy can help you reconnect to your strengths and move forward with more clarity and self-trust.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, attachment challenges, and executive functioning issues. Many of my clients are highly capable and smart, but might feel scattered, self-critical, or burnt out. I offer a space where you can slow down, reflect, and feel genuinely seen - so healing becomes not just possible, but sustainable.
Whether you're feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, overwhelmed by past experiences, or struggling to stay organized and present in daily life — therapy can help you reconnect to your strengths and move forward with more clarity and self-trust.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, attachment challenges, and executive functioning issues. Many of my clients are highly capable and smart, but might feel scattered, self-critical, or burnt out. I offer a space where you can slow down, reflect, and feel genuinely seen - so healing becomes not just possible, but sustainable.
I specialize in depression and anxiety, communication skills, couples counseling, grief and loss, single parenting, career counseling, and chronic illness.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. During sessions, I use varying techniques and tools, such as play therapy, art therapy, guided meditation, and activities, to make the sessions more interactive. I have found this allows for a more relaxed environment where healing can occur.
I specialize in depression and anxiety, communication skills, couples counseling, grief and loss, single parenting, career counseling, and chronic illness.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. During sessions, I use varying techniques and tools, such as play therapy, art therapy, guided meditation, and activities, to make the sessions more interactive. I have found this allows for a more relaxed environment where healing can occur.
If you are experiencing stress and challenges in your life, dealing with trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, or depression, you don’t need to go through it alone. I am committed to supporting you in your journey toward healing and personal growth. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, creating a warm, non-judgmental space where we can work together to explore issues and create meaningful changes in your life by gaining insight and developing new coping strategies.
If you are experiencing stress and challenges in your life, dealing with trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, or depression, you don’t need to go through it alone. I am committed to supporting you in your journey toward healing and personal growth. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, creating a warm, non-judgmental space where we can work together to explore issues and create meaningful changes in your life by gaining insight and developing new coping strategies.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or navigating a life transition that feels harder than expected? Whether you're adjusting to a new role, coping with a major change, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I’m a licensed therapist who provides a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. I take a values-based approach to therapy, helping you reconnect with what truly matters to you and use that as a guide for making decisions and moving forward.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or navigating a life transition that feels harder than expected? Whether you're adjusting to a new role, coping with a major change, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I’m a licensed therapist who provides a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. I take a values-based approach to therapy, helping you reconnect with what truly matters to you and use that as a guide for making decisions and moving forward.
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Virginia Gigi Larsen Gallup
Psychologist, PsyD, NCSP, ABSNP
McLean, VA 22102
Waitlist for new clients
In therapy, I use an assimilative-integrative approach to best meet the unique needs of my clients. My approach emphasizes a client-centered, but systemic orientation. I use evidence-based treatments that are informed by cognitive-behavioral, developmental, and relational/attachment theories. I work to build open and warm relationships with my clients and I honor the ways in which one's background and culture inform our work. Therapy is a collaborative process meant to foster positive change as my clients and families develop more compassion for themselves and one another.
In therapy, I use an assimilative-integrative approach to best meet the unique needs of my clients. My approach emphasizes a client-centered, but systemic orientation. I use evidence-based treatments that are informed by cognitive-behavioral, developmental, and relational/attachment theories. I work to build open and warm relationships with my clients and I honor the ways in which one's background and culture inform our work. Therapy is a collaborative process meant to foster positive change as my clients and families develop more compassion for themselves and one another.
As a parent, you’re trying everything, but nothing seems to work long-term.
I’m passionate about working with children, teens, and the adults who love them to help navigate life's challenges. Through a safe, supportive environment, I offer guidance in building emotional regulation, decision-making, and resilience. I collaborate closely with parents, listening without judgment to find strategies that best support your child’s growth.
As a parent, you’re trying everything, but nothing seems to work long-term.
I’m passionate about working with children, teens, and the adults who love them to help navigate life's challenges. Through a safe, supportive environment, I offer guidance in building emotional regulation, decision-making, and resilience. I collaborate closely with parents, listening without judgment to find strategies that best support your child’s growth.
Your teen’s grades are terrible and she isolates in her room, your adopted child struggles to have any healthy relationships, you are suffering a painful loss and the grief feels overbearing or you are drowning in work and family and can’t find a moment to breathe? I get it! Together we will begin the healing process. I listen, you vent, we laugh and there are tears. Slowly the weight feels less heavy and, one step at a time, hope and relief turn into peace and joy . It's scary, but it's worth it! Take a chance on yourself.
Your teen’s grades are terrible and she isolates in her room, your adopted child struggles to have any healthy relationships, you are suffering a painful loss and the grief feels overbearing or you are drowning in work and family and can’t find a moment to breathe? I get it! Together we will begin the healing process. I listen, you vent, we laugh and there are tears. Slowly the weight feels less heavy and, one step at a time, hope and relief turn into peace and joy . It's scary, but it's worth it! Take a chance on yourself.
Parenthood, and the journey to becoming a parent, is a time of profound change—often beautiful, often challenging, and rarely simple.
I believe therapy should be a space of acceptance and compassion, where you can speak honestly about longing and loss, hope and disappointment. I have more than 10 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate the perinatal period and parenthood. I provide thoughtful, evidence‑based care that is responsive to each person’s unique experience.
Parenthood, and the journey to becoming a parent, is a time of profound change—often beautiful, often challenging, and rarely simple.
I believe therapy should be a space of acceptance and compassion, where you can speak honestly about longing and loss, hope and disappointment. I have more than 10 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate the perinatal period and parenthood. I provide thoughtful, evidence‑based care that is responsive to each person’s unique experience.
I work with adults who are dealing with anxiety, parenting stress, major life changes, and emotional overwhelm.
In our work together, you’ll learn how to manage anxious thoughts, regulate overwhelming emotions, and develop healthier ways of responding to stress and relationship challenges. Therapy is not about “fixing” you — it’s about helping you understand yourself and build skills that make daily life feel more manageable.
I work with adults who are dealing with anxiety, parenting stress, major life changes, and emotional overwhelm.
In our work together, you’ll learn how to manage anxious thoughts, regulate overwhelming emotions, and develop healthier ways of responding to stress and relationship challenges. Therapy is not about “fixing” you — it’s about helping you understand yourself and build skills that make daily life feel more manageable.
Stuck in the same fights on repeat? Feeling disconnected from your partner even though you love them? You’re not alone. Relationships can feel confusing and exhausting, especially when the same patterns keep coming up.
I help couples break out of painful cycles and rebuild trust, connection, and emotional safety. My work goes beyond surface-level communication tips. Grounded in neuroscience and attachment theory, we uncover the core patterns driving conflict so real, lasting change can happen at the root.
If you’re ready to stop spinning in the same arguments and start building something more secure, I invite you to reach out.
Stuck in the same fights on repeat? Feeling disconnected from your partner even though you love them? You’re not alone. Relationships can feel confusing and exhausting, especially when the same patterns keep coming up.
I help couples break out of painful cycles and rebuild trust, connection, and emotional safety. My work goes beyond surface-level communication tips. Grounded in neuroscience and attachment theory, we uncover the core patterns driving conflict so real, lasting change can happen at the root.
If you’re ready to stop spinning in the same arguments and start building something more secure, I invite you to reach out.
I understand that a hurting marriage or a fractured parent/child bond can feel difficult, bewildering, or truly devastating.
It's in relationship that we experience our deepest pain but also our greatest joys. That's why my focus centers on promoting healthy connections. When we learn to love one another well, prioritize each other's needs, and seek intimacy through honest communication we are on the path to fulfillment and purpose. Children and adolescents are always welcome; every family member ought to be heard and valued for their perspective and their contribution to the whole. I enjoy working with clients who are curious, humble, willing to look both without and within, and desire authentic connection.
I understand that a hurting marriage or a fractured parent/child bond can feel difficult, bewildering, or truly devastating.
It's in relationship that we experience our deepest pain but also our greatest joys. That's why my focus centers on promoting healthy connections. When we learn to love one another well, prioritize each other's needs, and seek intimacy through honest communication we are on the path to fulfillment and purpose. Children and adolescents are always welcome; every family member ought to be heard and valued for their perspective and their contribution to the whole. I enjoy working with clients who are curious, humble, willing to look both without and within, and desire authentic connection.
Center for Attachment & Trauma Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, MSW, MEd
Gainesville, VA 20155
Whether you're an adult, parent, or teen, we offer attuned, relational care that supports emotional safety, authenticity & lasting change.
We specialize in trauma, attachment, and neurodivergence. Using, body-based therapies, EMDR and attachment work, we help clients move through anxiety, grief, trust wounds, and parenting challenges with presence, regulation, and deep respect.
Whether you're an adult, parent, or teen, we offer attuned, relational care that supports emotional safety, authenticity & lasting change.
We specialize in trauma, attachment, and neurodivergence. Using, body-based therapies, EMDR and attachment work, we help clients move through anxiety, grief, trust wounds, and parenting challenges with presence, regulation, and deep respect.
It can feel impossible to make time for yourself as a parent.
Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected since becoming pregnant or having kids? Sometimes we wish we could feel like ourselves again or feel guilty for not enjoying this season more. We all have moments where motherhood can feel lonely. Where we wonder, “Is it supposed to be this hard?” or “Will I ever feel like myself again?” Whether navigating pregnancy, adjusting to a new baby or sibling, supporting a child with special needs, or a seasoned mom juggling a million things, our work together will give you the exhale you need and help your days feel lighter. We will work together to find joy in this season.
It can feel impossible to make time for yourself as a parent.
Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected since becoming pregnant or having kids? Sometimes we wish we could feel like ourselves again or feel guilty for not enjoying this season more. We all have moments where motherhood can feel lonely. Where we wonder, “Is it supposed to be this hard?” or “Will I ever feel like myself again?” Whether navigating pregnancy, adjusting to a new baby or sibling, supporting a child with special needs, or a seasoned mom juggling a million things, our work together will give you the exhale you need and help your days feel lighter. We will work together to find joy in this season.
Much of my treatment with children and families focuses on enhancing the parent-child relationship.
I believe everybody has a story and it is my intention to create a healing and safe space for you to tell yours. We all have learned ways of seeing and navigating the world. My hope is that through our work together, you discover and access the strategies and resilience to live and experience life optimally. I strongly value the therapeutic relationship as a means to work through difficulties and uncover your unique strengths. I am a strong proponent of using play and expressive therapies to help you learn more about your inner world & reach your therapeutic goals. I am also trained in EMDR & use that to inform my work with adults.
Much of my treatment with children and families focuses on enhancing the parent-child relationship.
I believe everybody has a story and it is my intention to create a healing and safe space for you to tell yours. We all have learned ways of seeing and navigating the world. My hope is that through our work together, you discover and access the strategies and resilience to live and experience life optimally. I strongly value the therapeutic relationship as a means to work through difficulties and uncover your unique strengths. I am a strong proponent of using play and expressive therapies to help you learn more about your inner world & reach your therapeutic goals. I am also trained in EMDR & use that to inform my work with adults.
I work with individuals struggling with relationships, parenting and internal conflicts.
Taking new clients in March 2026! Please navigate to my "website" to book a 15 minute consultation! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Commonwealth of Virginia and completed my Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University and my Bachelor of Art in Anthropology at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. With over 10 years of post-graduate experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in clinical, school and medical settings along with more than 20 years of experience working with individuals and families, I am uniquely positioned to provide a holistic lens to healing.
I work with individuals struggling with relationships, parenting and internal conflicts.
Taking new clients in March 2026! Please navigate to my "website" to book a 15 minute consultation! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Commonwealth of Virginia and completed my Master of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University and my Bachelor of Art in Anthropology at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. With over 10 years of post-graduate experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in clinical, school and medical settings along with more than 20 years of experience working with individuals and families, I am uniquely positioned to provide a holistic lens to healing.
I specialize in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), helping families navigate disruptive behaviors and strengthen healthy, connected relationships.
I meet you where you are and draw from over 14 years of experience to help you reach your goals. As a certified PCIT therapist, I support children in becoming more calm, building social skills, and improving parent-child relationships. I also integrate CBT and a whole-family approach when possible.
I specialize in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), helping families navigate disruptive behaviors and strengthen healthy, connected relationships.
I meet you where you are and draw from over 14 years of experience to help you reach your goals. As a certified PCIT therapist, I support children in becoming more calm, building social skills, and improving parent-child relationships. I also integrate CBT and a whole-family approach when possible.
As a certified Parent-Child-Interaction-Therapy (PCIT) therapist, I offer families evidence-based treatment proven to strengthen familial bonds and a parent's confidence in their own parenting style by teaching, in real time, relational skills proven to be helpful in reinforcing your child's existing strengths while decreasing unwanted behaviors.
I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to supporting children ages 3 and up as well as their families and loved ones. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to help you navigate life's challenges and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships with your family and with yourself.
As a certified Parent-Child-Interaction-Therapy (PCIT) therapist, I offer families evidence-based treatment proven to strengthen familial bonds and a parent's confidence in their own parenting style by teaching, in real time, relational skills proven to be helpful in reinforcing your child's existing strengths while decreasing unwanted behaviors.
I am a compassionate therapist dedicated to supporting children ages 3 and up as well as their families and loved ones. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to help you navigate life's challenges and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships with your family and with yourself.
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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.