Parenting Therapists in Poquoson, VA
I work with a generational spectrum of clients, from adolescents to retirees, who are navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or addiction. My ideal clients are often those who feel "stuck" in old patterns and are looking for a direct, authentic approach to healing. Whether you are facing old traumas, anxiety, work-related stress, or major life transitions, I help you move forward by integrating the immediate self-regulation skills of DBT with the deep processing of EMDR. Together, we work to transform the maladaptive memories into adaptive ones, giving you both the practical tools and the cognitive clarity needed to reclaim your life.
I work with a generational spectrum of clients, from adolescents to retirees, who are navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or addiction. My ideal clients are often those who feel "stuck" in old patterns and are looking for a direct, authentic approach to healing. Whether you are facing old traumas, anxiety, work-related stress, or major life transitions, I help you move forward by integrating the immediate self-regulation skills of DBT with the deep processing of EMDR. Together, we work to transform the maladaptive memories into adaptive ones, giving you both the practical tools and the cognitive clarity needed to reclaim your life.
Do you need help for your troubled teenager or adolescent? Is your child listless, seem depressed and complain of having no friends? Frustrated by disrespect, anger, difficulty in school. Is your child making all the wrong choices. I address issues with children and adolescents such as fears, anxiety, depression, social skills and relationship issues.
Do you need help for your troubled teenager or adolescent? Is your child listless, seem depressed and complain of having no friends? Frustrated by disrespect, anger, difficulty in school. Is your child making all the wrong choices. I address issues with children and adolescents such as fears, anxiety, depression, social skills and relationship issues.
I believe in you. I believe in your ability to change. I believe you can overcome challenges. I believe you can live the life you were always meant to have. I specialize in trauma and also have experience supporting individuals who live with PTSD, OCD, hoarding, ADHD, Autism, emotional eating, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and relationship and family difficulties. Clients have shared how, in me, they feel they have found someone who helps them feel safe, supported, and understood. Discover how to live life the way that best works for you. You are worth the journey. You deserve happiness.
I believe in you. I believe in your ability to change. I believe you can overcome challenges. I believe you can live the life you were always meant to have. I specialize in trauma and also have experience supporting individuals who live with PTSD, OCD, hoarding, ADHD, Autism, emotional eating, anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and relationship and family difficulties. Clients have shared how, in me, they feel they have found someone who helps them feel safe, supported, and understood. Discover how to live life the way that best works for you. You are worth the journey. You deserve happiness.
Kim Pinto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCN, TF-CBT, CFTP, CCTS
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Areas of expertise include trauma, attachment, adoption issues, parent-child relationships, and mood disorders.
Even though I am not accepting new clients, I directly supervise several wonderful clinicians at The Healing Project who are. Scroll down to click on the website link. When you find life challenging, we specialize in helping you find your true north. Together we will develop a plan to get you back on track by making healthy changes. Whether you are dealing with sadness, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, fragile self-esteem, or just feelings of being overwhelmed with life, we are here to listen, guide and empower you to discover your inner strength, your courage and your innate ability to thrive.
Areas of expertise include trauma, attachment, adoption issues, parent-child relationships, and mood disorders.
Even though I am not accepting new clients, I directly supervise several wonderful clinicians at The Healing Project who are. Scroll down to click on the website link. When you find life challenging, we specialize in helping you find your true north. Together we will develop a plan to get you back on track by making healthy changes. Whether you are dealing with sadness, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, fragile self-esteem, or just feelings of being overwhelmed with life, we are here to listen, guide and empower you to discover your inner strength, your courage and your innate ability to thrive.
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Most people try to solve problems on their own. But apparently unsolvable arguments with spouses, relatives, phobias, infidelity, porn addiction, depression, anxiety, temper outbursts, obsessions & workaholism require a educated, neutral third party to help figure out what's going on. I obtained as much training as I could in psychiatry, psychoanalysis, & treatment technique. I try to help patients become aware of their current conflicts and the effects of both recent and remote difficulties so they resolve problems & finish treatment. Confidentiality is critical. You will not see anyone else except me in my office or on zoom.
Most people try to solve problems on their own. But apparently unsolvable arguments with spouses, relatives, phobias, infidelity, porn addiction, depression, anxiety, temper outbursts, obsessions & workaholism require a educated, neutral third party to help figure out what's going on. I obtained as much training as I could in psychiatry, psychoanalysis, & treatment technique. I try to help patients become aware of their current conflicts and the effects of both recent and remote difficulties so they resolve problems & finish treatment. Confidentiality is critical. You will not see anyone else except me in my office or on zoom.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate with six years of experience. I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and families through their unique journeys. I hold a firm belief that everyone will benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. Whether you are a child, teen, adult, part of a couple, or within a family unit, I approach my work with compassion, integrity, and a genuine dedication to helping others. Whether working with children, teens, adults, couples, or families, my goal is to provide a supportive space that fosters resilience and growth.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate with six years of experience. I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and families through their unique journeys. I hold a firm belief that everyone will benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. Whether you are a child, teen, adult, part of a couple, or within a family unit, I approach my work with compassion, integrity, and a genuine dedication to helping others. Whether working with children, teens, adults, couples, or families, my goal is to provide a supportive space that fosters resilience and growth.
Navigating life can feel overwhelming—whether you're facing the joys and challenges of parenthood, supporting a child through tough times, or managing personal struggles like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or loss. These challenges can sometimes bring co-occurring issues that make the journey feel even more daunting. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to walk this path with you at a pace that feels right for you.
Navigating life can feel overwhelming—whether you're facing the joys and challenges of parenthood, supporting a child through tough times, or managing personal struggles like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or loss. These challenges can sometimes bring co-occurring issues that make the journey feel even more daunting. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to walk this path with you at a pace that feels right for you.
I specialize in treating individuals that struggle to overcome narcissistic abuse, parenting & attachment issues, childhood trauma, spirituality, ADHD, and couples that would like to overcome infidelity and/or trauma within their relationship.
I provide spiritual, Bible based mental health services in North Carolina, Alabama, and Virginia. If you are tired of wavering in you faith, have experienced "church hurt," and you are truly ready for change that leads to a refreshed, spiritual encounter with Jesus, scheduling your Kairos Experience is the first step. (Proverbs 19:20-21).
I specialize in treating individuals that struggle to overcome narcissistic abuse, parenting & attachment issues, childhood trauma, spirituality, ADHD, and couples that would like to overcome infidelity and/or trauma within their relationship.
I provide spiritual, Bible based mental health services in North Carolina, Alabama, and Virginia. If you are tired of wavering in you faith, have experienced "church hurt," and you are truly ready for change that leads to a refreshed, spiritual encounter with Jesus, scheduling your Kairos Experience is the first step. (Proverbs 19:20-21).
Dawn Aronson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, EdS, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and I work with couples who are feeling distant or stuck, and with individuals dealing with anxiety, mood shifts, or just a general sense of overwhelm. In therapy, we’ll dig into the patterns—inside you and in your relationships—that are keeping you from your desired outcomes. I truly love helping people come home to themselves and feel more whole and connected in their lives.
Hi, I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and I work with couples who are feeling distant or stuck, and with individuals dealing with anxiety, mood shifts, or just a general sense of overwhelm. In therapy, we’ll dig into the patterns—inside you and in your relationships—that are keeping you from your desired outcomes. I truly love helping people come home to themselves and feel more whole and connected in their lives.
I work well with clients navigating anxiety, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, parenting stress, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
I intentionally keep a small caseload so I can deeply connect with my clients and thoughtfully tailor our work. I use evidence-based strategies, including structured work for social anxiety, ADHD, and coping skills, while most sessions feel like guided conversation with direction, goals, support, and space for what matters most to you.
I work well with clients navigating anxiety, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, parenting stress, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
I intentionally keep a small caseload so I can deeply connect with my clients and thoughtfully tailor our work. I use evidence-based strategies, including structured work for social anxiety, ADHD, and coping skills, while most sessions feel like guided conversation with direction, goals, support, and space for what matters most to you.
I work closely with parents throughout the process, and I also offer parent consultations, for any variety of issues.
My specialization is play therapy with young children, as play can help children express, understand and process their emotions and experiences. I take a child centered approach, but this involves working with parents as well. I try to understand the point of view of the child, as well as their parents, in helping the family sort out the presenting issues.
I work closely with parents throughout the process, and I also offer parent consultations, for any variety of issues.
My specialization is play therapy with young children, as play can help children express, understand and process their emotions and experiences. I take a child centered approach, but this involves working with parents as well. I try to understand the point of view of the child, as well as their parents, in helping the family sort out the presenting issues.
We are not meant to do life alone, and parenting really does require a village!
As a Registered Play Therapist, I use a child centered approach to enter the world of my young clients. For older clients I use a combination of talk therapy and creative process. I have also obtained certifications in Infant Mental Health and as a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional. I have personal experience as a foster and adoptive parent
We are not meant to do life alone, and parenting really does require a village!
As a Registered Play Therapist, I use a child centered approach to enter the world of my young clients. For older clients I use a combination of talk therapy and creative process. I have also obtained certifications in Infant Mental Health and as a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional. I have personal experience as a foster and adoptive parent
Often my clients are parents who are having difficulty understanding their kid and conveying how much they care.
I establish rapport with my clients through curiosity and compassion. I have training in and experience with a wide variety of techniques, such as play therapy, EMDR, and brainspotting, as well as more cognitive-based therapies. I chose the approach that best helps a given client stay regulated while expressing and processing uncomfortable emotions.
Often my clients are parents who are having difficulty understanding their kid and conveying how much they care.
I establish rapport with my clients through curiosity and compassion. I have training in and experience with a wide variety of techniques, such as play therapy, EMDR, and brainspotting, as well as more cognitive-based therapies. I chose the approach that best helps a given client stay regulated while expressing and processing uncomfortable emotions.
Whether you’re a child, teen, college student, or parent, navigating life’s ups and downs can feel exhausting.
Imagine this instead: You wake up feeling more in control. Your relationships are improving, and you’re finding ways to handle challenges with confidence and calm. You’re rediscovering joy and balance in your life, and things that once felt overwhelming now feel manageable. Together we can make that vision a reality.
Whether you’re a child, teen, college student, or parent, navigating life’s ups and downs can feel exhausting.
Imagine this instead: You wake up feeling more in control. Your relationships are improving, and you’re finding ways to handle challenges with confidence and calm. You’re rediscovering joy and balance in your life, and things that once felt overwhelming now feel manageable. Together we can make that vision a reality.
As both a clinician and a parent of a child with special needs, I understand the journey on a personal level, and you’ll never face it alone.
I specialize in helping individuals and families manage trauma, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and the unique dynamics of neurodivergence (ASD). With over 20 years in mental health, I bring experience, empathy, and a touch of humor to remind you that healing doesn’t have to feel heavy. Together, we’ll turn challenges into growth, one honest conversation (and maybe a laugh) at a time.
As both a clinician and a parent of a child with special needs, I understand the journey on a personal level, and you’ll never face it alone.
I specialize in helping individuals and families manage trauma, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and the unique dynamics of neurodivergence (ASD). With over 20 years in mental health, I bring experience, empathy, and a touch of humor to remind you that healing doesn’t have to feel heavy. Together, we’ll turn challenges into growth, one honest conversation (and maybe a laugh) at a time.
Mary has a special interest in working with women with birth related PTSD, women parenting in the wake of their own childhood trauma, as well as parents who have received a prenatal diagnosis.
I have a wealth of experience and advanced training in women’s mental health, including perinatal and maternal mental health. I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of women and families, as they navigate the joys and sorrows of complex pregnancy and birth experiences.
Mary has a special interest in working with women with birth related PTSD, women parenting in the wake of their own childhood trauma, as well as parents who have received a prenatal diagnosis.
I have a wealth of experience and advanced training in women’s mental health, including perinatal and maternal mental health. I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of women and families, as they navigate the joys and sorrows of complex pregnancy and birth experiences.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, life transitions, parenting challenges, or relationship stress, you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
I help adults and couples manage anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and stress. I offer a warm, culturally sensitive space with evidence-based tools—tailored to your values and goals. Faith-integrated therapy is also available upon request.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, life transitions, parenting challenges, or relationship stress, you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
I help adults and couples manage anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and stress. I offer a warm, culturally sensitive space with evidence-based tools—tailored to your values and goals. Faith-integrated therapy is also available upon request.
Struggling with anxiety can be all-consuming. It's easy to lose sight of your inner strengths and resources. My role is to help you discover the capacity you already have and move beyond the limits that anxiety has placed on your life. You can learn to both decrease your anxiety and depression and increase your quality of life, This shift in perspective is extremely powerful, yet it's just the starting point in understanding and insight into emotional and mental health problems. The aim is to find resolution, acceptance and peace and to prevent the exasperation and development of more serious mental health issues.
Struggling with anxiety can be all-consuming. It's easy to lose sight of your inner strengths and resources. My role is to help you discover the capacity you already have and move beyond the limits that anxiety has placed on your life. You can learn to both decrease your anxiety and depression and increase your quality of life, This shift in perspective is extremely powerful, yet it's just the starting point in understanding and insight into emotional and mental health problems. The aim is to find resolution, acceptance and peace and to prevent the exasperation and development of more serious mental health issues.
I help people who are dealing with stress, life transitions, parenting, or relationship struggles.
The most important part of therapy is feeling safe and connected with your therapist. You should feel seen, heard, and accepted. Together we’ll build on this foundation by developing a holistic approach that works best for you. As needed, I offer techniques like mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
I help people who are dealing with stress, life transitions, parenting, or relationship struggles.
The most important part of therapy is feeling safe and connected with your therapist. You should feel seen, heard, and accepted. Together we’ll build on this foundation by developing a holistic approach that works best for you. As needed, I offer techniques like mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
We support clients navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, burnout, trauma, parenting challenges, and identity concerns.
Life can feel like it's too much. Anxiety is high, relationships feel strained, or maybe you're stuck in patterns that you just can't stay in. Many of our clients start therapy feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, unsure about relationships, or struggling to balance everything on their plate (work, family, social life, their own needs, or their own inner critic). At Kaizen Counseling and Consultation, we focus on the small steps that can lead to peace. We provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions.
We support clients navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, burnout, trauma, parenting challenges, and identity concerns.
Life can feel like it's too much. Anxiety is high, relationships feel strained, or maybe you're stuck in patterns that you just can't stay in. Many of our clients start therapy feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, unsure about relationships, or struggling to balance everything on their plate (work, family, social life, their own needs, or their own inner critic). At Kaizen Counseling and Consultation, we focus on the small steps that can lead to peace. We provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions.
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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.