Parenting Therapists in Shenandoah, VA
I love to help others work through depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, and trauma.
Have your negative thoughts taken over? Have you been feeling sad or stressed while trying to keep it all together? Struggling with motivation? Are your relationships distant or full of conflict? Have you been feeling disconnected from those around you? Wanting to talk with someone but not knowing with whom, or how? Asking for help can be hard! Seeking therapy requires a great deal of strength and commitment and you have taken a great first step.
I love to help others work through depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, and trauma.
Have your negative thoughts taken over? Have you been feeling sad or stressed while trying to keep it all together? Struggling with motivation? Are your relationships distant or full of conflict? Have you been feeling disconnected from those around you? Wanting to talk with someone but not knowing with whom, or how? Asking for help can be hard! Seeking therapy requires a great deal of strength and commitment and you have taken a great first step.
Children, At-Risk-youth, criminally involved juveniles and adults, children and adults with a history of trauma (physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect), depression, anxiety.
Children, At-Risk-youth, criminally involved juveniles and adults, children and adults with a history of trauma (physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect), depression, anxiety.
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If you're a parent struggling with your child's behavioral issues, call us; there is no official diagnosis necessary for us to work with you.
I am board-certified and licensed by the Virginia Department of Medicine to provide treatment to individuals diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities. I oversee a team of behavior analysis students that are available to help you as soon as tomorrow.
If you're a parent struggling with your child's behavioral issues, call us; there is no official diagnosis necessary for us to work with you.
I am board-certified and licensed by the Virginia Department of Medicine to provide treatment to individuals diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities. I oversee a team of behavior analysis students that are available to help you as soon as tomorrow.
Some of the many issues we have expertise in addressing are depression, anxiety, trauma, safety, maladaptive behaviors, parenting difficulties.
We are accepting new clients! Skyline Family Therapy serves children, teenagers, couples, and families in-person and via telehealth at our office conveniently located in Charlottesville, VA. Our team of providers use an integrative approach to meet each client where they're at in their therapeutic journey, and collaborate with each individual to create a healthy path forward.
Some of the many issues we have expertise in addressing are depression, anxiety, trauma, safety, maladaptive behaviors, parenting difficulties.
We are accepting new clients! Skyline Family Therapy serves children, teenagers, couples, and families in-person and via telehealth at our office conveniently located in Charlottesville, VA. Our team of providers use an integrative approach to meet each client where they're at in their therapeutic journey, and collaborate with each individual to create a healthy path forward.
I have specialized training in PCIT ( Parent Child Interactive Therapy) and Sandtray work, with over 10 years experience working with adult and child survivors of traumatic events and abuse.
I am a registered play therapist (RPT) because I believe children learn and communicate best through action and that the work of therapy with children goes better when it is also fun.
I have specialized training in PCIT ( Parent Child Interactive Therapy) and Sandtray work, with over 10 years experience working with adult and child survivors of traumatic events and abuse.
I am a registered play therapist (RPT) because I believe children learn and communicate best through action and that the work of therapy with children goes better when it is also fun.
These individuals are willing to work together with me, to learn from mistakes and to enter into a judgment free zone of what it means to parent and to raise children in a time demanding independence, self-reliance, and creativity but also an understanding of the exceptionally vital nature Love and Compassion serve in our future.
I believe effective parenting is one of the hardest undertakings of our age, especially in a time, such as ours, that feels like there are a multitude of pitfalls and misinformation. It is hard to know how to empower your child to become self-reliant, independent and to seek the creative excitement of life. Parenting starts with our own inner journey.
These individuals are willing to work together with me, to learn from mistakes and to enter into a judgment free zone of what it means to parent and to raise children in a time demanding independence, self-reliance, and creativity but also an understanding of the exceptionally vital nature Love and Compassion serve in our future.
I believe effective parenting is one of the hardest undertakings of our age, especially in a time, such as ours, that feels like there are a multitude of pitfalls and misinformation. It is hard to know how to empower your child to become self-reliant, independent and to seek the creative excitement of life. Parenting starts with our own inner journey.
Porter treats anxiety, depression, trauma, struggles with life transitions, neurodiversity, as well as relationship and parenting problems.
Dr. Maryfrances Porter is a licensed clinical psychologist. She works from an attachment orientation to treat people facing personal, relationship, and emotional struggles of all kinds. Dr. Porter is committed to allyship. Dr. Porter also offers telehealth for teens and adults in the following locations: AL, AZ, AR, CO, Northern Mariana Islands, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Porter treats anxiety, depression, trauma, struggles with life transitions, neurodiversity, as well as relationship and parenting problems.
Dr. Maryfrances Porter is a licensed clinical psychologist. She works from an attachment orientation to treat people facing personal, relationship, and emotional struggles of all kinds. Dr. Porter is committed to allyship. Dr. Porter also offers telehealth for teens and adults in the following locations: AL, AZ, AR, CO, Northern Mariana Islands, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
I specialize in anger management, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, and mood disorders.
Hello! My name is Ms. Tawanda McPhatter and I'm a licensed professional counselor. I have been providing therapy for 12 years. I allow my clients a safe space to discuss their issues, concerns, and needs for themselves. I am a very avid listener and I feel that listening is very important when assisting my clients and helps identify their feelings and thoughts on things so that I can identify ways that I can be of assistance in helping to work through and/or address these issues and/or concerns.
I specialize in anger management, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, and mood disorders.
Hello! My name is Ms. Tawanda McPhatter and I'm a licensed professional counselor. I have been providing therapy for 12 years. I allow my clients a safe space to discuss their issues, concerns, and needs for themselves. I am a very avid listener and I feel that listening is very important when assisting my clients and helps identify their feelings and thoughts on things so that I can identify ways that I can be of assistance in helping to work through and/or address these issues and/or concerns.
I believe that life is magic, and hard! The more support we have the better we can navigate its ups and downs. Growing up in rural Arkansas gave me a unique perspective that has evolved as I have relocated to Virginia, Philadelphia, Ireland and Connecticut, and most recently, back to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. I believe that being a parent is one of life's biggest challenges as well as one of its greatest joys. Whether trying to handle the effects of our own parents' parenting of us, or navigating the sometimes stormy waters as a parent of your own children, the more support you have, the better job you can do.
I believe that life is magic, and hard! The more support we have the better we can navigate its ups and downs. Growing up in rural Arkansas gave me a unique perspective that has evolved as I have relocated to Virginia, Philadelphia, Ireland and Connecticut, and most recently, back to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. I believe that being a parent is one of life's biggest challenges as well as one of its greatest joys. Whether trying to handle the effects of our own parents' parenting of us, or navigating the sometimes stormy waters as a parent of your own children, the more support you have, the better job you can do.
I offer individualized EMDR, DBT,CBT and person centered therapy for individuals and couples and structured family therapy for parenting and family issues.
I believe we all just want to do, feel and be a little better every day. I use an approach based in kindness, compassion, mindfulness and strength to help you find a way to be better everyday in your life and your relationships. I will help you explore emotional lability, past trauma, feeling stuck, and lack of hope for a better future. Grief, fear and feeling overwhelmed often stops us from being the best we can be. If you want to move towards a better you, I can offer some help
I offer individualized EMDR, DBT,CBT and person centered therapy for individuals and couples and structured family therapy for parenting and family issues.
I believe we all just want to do, feel and be a little better every day. I use an approach based in kindness, compassion, mindfulness and strength to help you find a way to be better everyday in your life and your relationships. I will help you explore emotional lability, past trauma, feeling stuck, and lack of hope for a better future. Grief, fear and feeling overwhelmed often stops us from being the best we can be. If you want to move towards a better you, I can offer some help
I have been on the front lines of lives turned upside down and am the parent of 2 children with Autism.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been practicing counseling for over 7 years and in the mental health field for almost 10 years. I work with victims of trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, ADHD, and Substance Abuse/Addiction.
I have been on the front lines of lives turned upside down and am the parent of 2 children with Autism.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been practicing counseling for over 7 years and in the mental health field for almost 10 years. I work with victims of trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, ADHD, and Substance Abuse/Addiction.
I'm Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Experiences (SPACE) trained and have experience with parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT).
Welcome! I am a resident in counseling specializing in serving youth, adolescents, young adults, and parents/caregivers facing a range of mental health challenges. I have specific expertise working with people experiencing anxiety, OCD, externalizing behaviors, life transitions, verbal/physical aggression, trauma, and emotional dysregulation. My most recent work site provided me with extensive experience with young adult clients who experienced significant life events, trauma, anxiety, or were just feeling lost and confused while trying to navigate the transition to adulthood. I offer individual, family, and group therapy!
I'm Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Experiences (SPACE) trained and have experience with parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT).
Welcome! I am a resident in counseling specializing in serving youth, adolescents, young adults, and parents/caregivers facing a range of mental health challenges. I have specific expertise working with people experiencing anxiety, OCD, externalizing behaviors, life transitions, verbal/physical aggression, trauma, and emotional dysregulation. My most recent work site provided me with extensive experience with young adult clients who experienced significant life events, trauma, anxiety, or were just feeling lost and confused while trying to navigate the transition to adulthood. I offer individual, family, and group therapy!
I focus on client-centered, solution-focused, and evidenced-based approaches to help clients dealing with a range of concerns, including teen issues, parent/child problems, communication struggles, anxiety, grief and loss, finances, anger management, and stress management.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with clinical experience across a variety of settings, including Intensive In-Home (IIH), Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT), crisis intervention, school-based, community-based, and military and family lifestyle counseling. I have experience working with the military population, adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
I focus on client-centered, solution-focused, and evidenced-based approaches to help clients dealing with a range of concerns, including teen issues, parent/child problems, communication struggles, anxiety, grief and loss, finances, anger management, and stress management.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with clinical experience across a variety of settings, including Intensive In-Home (IIH), Therapeutic Day Treatment (TDT), crisis intervention, school-based, community-based, and military and family lifestyle counseling. I have experience working with the military population, adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
I have received training in Adoption Services, Family dynamics, co- parenting and post-partum depression.
Are you or your family struggling in your daily lives? Is it depression, anxiety, family dynamics, life changes? Whatever the issue I am here to help you overcome what stands in your way to a peaceful and fulfilling life. I work with teenagers, adults and older adults. I enjoy working with families/parents to provide a safe environment to address difficult dynamics.
I have received training in Adoption Services, Family dynamics, co- parenting and post-partum depression.
Are you or your family struggling in your daily lives? Is it depression, anxiety, family dynamics, life changes? Whatever the issue I am here to help you overcome what stands in your way to a peaceful and fulfilling life. I work with teenagers, adults and older adults. I enjoy working with families/parents to provide a safe environment to address difficult dynamics.
I am married and have three active children (ages 10, 14, and 17) so I am aware of the stresses of parenting at different stages, and the chaos that comes with managing multiple school aged children and their activities.
Are you struggling to manage your emotions? Would you like to have healthier, more fulfilling relationships in your life? I can help! The way I see my role in counseling is walking alongside you, supporting you in meeting your goals and making the changes you want in your life. I can help you process through current and past situations and relationships, and can offer an outside, unbiased, and non-judgmental perspective on things. In addition, I can suggest new ways of thinking and behaving that may help you be better able to cope with negative emotions, and can provide new strategies for you to try.
I am married and have three active children (ages 10, 14, and 17) so I am aware of the stresses of parenting at different stages, and the chaos that comes with managing multiple school aged children and their activities.
Are you struggling to manage your emotions? Would you like to have healthier, more fulfilling relationships in your life? I can help! The way I see my role in counseling is walking alongside you, supporting you in meeting your goals and making the changes you want in your life. I can help you process through current and past situations and relationships, and can offer an outside, unbiased, and non-judgmental perspective on things. In addition, I can suggest new ways of thinking and behaving that may help you be better able to cope with negative emotions, and can provide new strategies for you to try.
I have experience helping people with anxiety, depression, and parent-child relationships.
With children, I enjoy helping them identify their emotions as well as giving them the words and coping skills to express themselves in healthy ways. When working with adults, I help them to create healthy thoughts and behaviors while reframing thoughts that are harmful to them.
I have experience helping people with anxiety, depression, and parent-child relationships.
With children, I enjoy helping them identify their emotions as well as giving them the words and coping skills to express themselves in healthy ways. When working with adults, I help them to create healthy thoughts and behaviors while reframing thoughts that are harmful to them.
Spiral Roots LLC ~ Melissa Deaton Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
I am here for you as a parent to support you.
Hi! Hola! I specialize in child and teen therapy. (5- 18) I am bilingual. All are welcome at Spiral Roots LLC. You know that your teen or child is struggling. You can see it in their behaviors, hear it in their voice, feel it in their attitude. There is anger or pain. You know they need help. The weight of the situation is heavy on you. They will not respond to your advice. You are not sure if they will talk to someone. Maybe in the past they blew off other therapists. Maybe your teen is actively asking for counseling. Wherever you are in this journey, I understand. I can help you and your family.
I am here for you as a parent to support you.
Hi! Hola! I specialize in child and teen therapy. (5- 18) I am bilingual. All are welcome at Spiral Roots LLC. You know that your teen or child is struggling. You can see it in their behaviors, hear it in their voice, feel it in their attitude. There is anger or pain. You know they need help. The weight of the situation is heavy on you. They will not respond to your advice. You are not sure if they will talk to someone. Maybe in the past they blew off other therapists. Maybe your teen is actively asking for counseling. Wherever you are in this journey, I understand. I can help you and your family.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Psychological evaluations / assessments can be utilized to determine eligibility for specific services or accommodations in school or the workplace. They may be required by a court order or in legal/forensic cases. Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
Jennifer Senator
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in treating young adults and adult women who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief, and life transitions, including issues related to the experience of motherhood, parenting, and midlife (such as menopause).
I have significant interest in maternal mental health. I specialize in supporting women who may be experiencing perinatal/postpartum anxiety and depression or who are otherwise having difficulty adjusting to the experience of motherhood. My research on this topic was published in The Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health in 2015.
I specialize in treating young adults and adult women who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief, and life transitions, including issues related to the experience of motherhood, parenting, and midlife (such as menopause).
I have significant interest in maternal mental health. I specialize in supporting women who may be experiencing perinatal/postpartum anxiety and depression or who are otherwise having difficulty adjusting to the experience of motherhood. My research on this topic was published in The Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health in 2015.
I specialize in working with women who struggle with the emotional issues and experiences related to post-partum, parenting, menopause, empty-nesting, career conflicts, or loss.
I offer warm, thoughtful, and collaborative psychotherapy to individuals who desire change, personal fulfillment, relationship satisfaction and overall well-being. I use mindfulness practices, somatic awareness, inquiry and insight, psychological education and the latest in neuroscience to augment the sessions.
I specialize in working with women who struggle with the emotional issues and experiences related to post-partum, parenting, menopause, empty-nesting, career conflicts, or loss.
I offer warm, thoughtful, and collaborative psychotherapy to individuals who desire change, personal fulfillment, relationship satisfaction and overall well-being. I use mindfulness practices, somatic awareness, inquiry and insight, psychological education and the latest in neuroscience to augment the sessions.
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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.