Parenting Therapists in Bay View, WI
Kevin O'Brien Whole Life Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, IMH E
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Thank for finding your way to my page. Chances are, no matter what your specific concern, you arrived here because you want to feel better, and you want important relationships in your life to work better. My goal is to facilitate your capacity to do both, as I have done with many individuals, couples and families over the past 30 years. Living a whole life, for a whole lifetime, is both worthy of our effort and possible. My practice is faith-, culture- and sexual orientation-friendly. Come as you are, we will utilize every resource to undo the knots and reweave the fabric of your life in more satisfying ways. Online capacity.
Thank for finding your way to my page. Chances are, no matter what your specific concern, you arrived here because you want to feel better, and you want important relationships in your life to work better. My goal is to facilitate your capacity to do both, as I have done with many individuals, couples and families over the past 30 years. Living a whole life, for a whole lifetime, is both worthy of our effort and possible. My practice is faith-, culture- and sexual orientation-friendly. Come as you are, we will utilize every resource to undo the knots and reweave the fabric of your life in more satisfying ways. Online capacity.
Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. I believe meaningful change begins with a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. I offer an empathetic and nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly heard and supported. Whether you are navigating trauma, life stressors, relational conflicts, anxiety, or depression, my goal is to help you deepen your understanding of yourself and find meaningful ways to create balance, confidence, and a greater sense of well-being. I draw from both insight-oriented and evidence-based practices, tailoring our work to your unique needs while honoring your pace and your story.
Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. I believe meaningful change begins with a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. I offer an empathetic and nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly heard and supported. Whether you are navigating trauma, life stressors, relational conflicts, anxiety, or depression, my goal is to help you deepen your understanding of yourself and find meaningful ways to create balance, confidence, and a greater sense of well-being. I draw from both insight-oriented and evidence-based practices, tailoring our work to your unique needs while honoring your pace and your story.
As a Multicultural Existentialist Counselor, I offer an open, honest, safe, and authentic space to build understanding, promote healing, and work towards change. I am deeply committed to meeting you where you are, understanding how you got there, and where you want to be in the future without judgment. I believe in every person's inherent agency, and will work alongside you holistically to find a path forward and develop your relationship to yourself. I work with couples, adults and teens of all racial, sexual, gender, and cultural identities in areas like identity, grief, burnout and career, emotional regulation and relationships.
As a Multicultural Existentialist Counselor, I offer an open, honest, safe, and authentic space to build understanding, promote healing, and work towards change. I am deeply committed to meeting you where you are, understanding how you got there, and where you want to be in the future without judgment. I believe in every person's inherent agency, and will work alongside you holistically to find a path forward and develop your relationship to yourself. I work with couples, adults and teens of all racial, sexual, gender, and cultural identities in areas like identity, grief, burnout and career, emotional regulation and relationships.
Are you seeking to find joy and a deep connection to your own intuition and find your own inner compass? Are you seeking to release old, stuck patterns that keep you feeling anxious or unhappy? Are you seeking to develop healthy and fulfilling relationships? Through somatic experiencing and self acceptance training, I offer clients a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental approach. I encourage a kind and honest exploration of patterns and stuck places in life and relationships. I creatively assist clients in finding their own answers and truths and uncovering their own inner resources and strengths.
Are you seeking to find joy and a deep connection to your own intuition and find your own inner compass? Are you seeking to release old, stuck patterns that keep you feeling anxious or unhappy? Are you seeking to develop healthy and fulfilling relationships? Through somatic experiencing and self acceptance training, I offer clients a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental approach. I encourage a kind and honest exploration of patterns and stuck places in life and relationships. I creatively assist clients in finding their own answers and truths and uncovering their own inner resources and strengths.
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I specialize in therapy for moms, anxiety therapy for women, and parent counseling.
Instead of spiraling alone at 2 a.m., spiral with me at a reasonable hour. I promise, it helps. As a therapist who specializes in helping millennial and Gen Z women manage anxiety and rediscover wellness, I’m here to support you in breaking free from the thoughts and patterns that leave you feeling overwhelmed. Whether you’re a mom drowning in mental to-do lists or a woman navigating career stress, relationships, or just life, we’ll work together to calm the chaos. Therapy doesn’t have to feel heavy—I keep things real, relaxed, and focused on helping you feel more like you again.
I specialize in therapy for moms, anxiety therapy for women, and parent counseling.
Instead of spiraling alone at 2 a.m., spiral with me at a reasonable hour. I promise, it helps. As a therapist who specializes in helping millennial and Gen Z women manage anxiety and rediscover wellness, I’m here to support you in breaking free from the thoughts and patterns that leave you feeling overwhelmed. Whether you’re a mom drowning in mental to-do lists or a woman navigating career stress, relationships, or just life, we’ll work together to calm the chaos. Therapy doesn’t have to feel heavy—I keep things real, relaxed, and focused on helping you feel more like you again.
You want to be the calm, loving, and present parent you never had, but the triggers, the guilt, and the self-doubt make it feel impossible.
I help parents heal deep-rooted trauma, learn how to regulate their nervous systems, and break generational cycles. Using brain based hypnotherapy, polyvagal theory based approaches & inner child work( that little version of you), I guide you toward learning to be kind to yourself, regulate your emotions, and parent with confidence—without burnout or shame.
You want to be the calm, loving, and present parent you never had, but the triggers, the guilt, and the self-doubt make it feel impossible.
I help parents heal deep-rooted trauma, learn how to regulate their nervous systems, and break generational cycles. Using brain based hypnotherapy, polyvagal theory based approaches & inner child work( that little version of you), I guide you toward learning to be kind to yourself, regulate your emotions, and parent with confidence—without burnout or shame.
I work with individuals and families across all life stages and cultural contexts; and my clinical strengths are post-traumatic growth, anxiety, family of origin, change, identity development, suicide prevention, and parenting.
The most important thing I have learned from twenty years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is the power of relationships to transform lives. Connecting to your lived experience allows me to respond to your needs in a meaningful and productive way. Currently, I offer online services only and have succeeded in creating a virtual environment where you feel safe; accepted; and able to express yourself freely, take emotional risks, and challenge the mindsets that hold you back. Together, we will achieve your goals.
I work with individuals and families across all life stages and cultural contexts; and my clinical strengths are post-traumatic growth, anxiety, family of origin, change, identity development, suicide prevention, and parenting.
The most important thing I have learned from twenty years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is the power of relationships to transform lives. Connecting to your lived experience allows me to respond to your needs in a meaningful and productive way. Currently, I offer online services only and have succeeded in creating a virtual environment where you feel safe; accepted; and able to express yourself freely, take emotional risks, and challenge the mindsets that hold you back. Together, we will achieve your goals.
My specialties span a wide spectrum of life's challenges, from improving self-esteem and managing anxiety to navigating the complexities of parenting, relationships, health issues, and coping with grief and loss.
My therapeutic style is centered around respect and empathy, infused with honesty and warmth. In a safe non-judgmental environment, you will feel heard and validated. Therapy with me is a collaborative process that will empower you to explore, understand, and overcome your challenges, leading to improved self-esteem, life balance, and overall happiness.
My specialties span a wide spectrum of life's challenges, from improving self-esteem and managing anxiety to navigating the complexities of parenting, relationships, health issues, and coping with grief and loss.
My therapeutic style is centered around respect and empathy, infused with honesty and warmth. In a safe non-judgmental environment, you will feel heard and validated. Therapy with me is a collaborative process that will empower you to explore, understand, and overcome your challenges, leading to improved self-esteem, life balance, and overall happiness.
Amanda Metropolus- Milwaukee Therapist for Parents
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPC
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Despite presenting a composed exterior, you’re grappling with endless anxiety, feeling unable to relax without a sense of guilt, and exhausted by the demands of daily life, especially as a parent.
As we work together, you’ll undergo an internal shift, opening up space for both yourself and your loved ones. This shift will relieve anxiety, stress and overwhelm, and give you the practical tools that become second nature. During sessions, you'll gain knowledge of small changes that have lasting impact on your daily life.
Despite presenting a composed exterior, you’re grappling with endless anxiety, feeling unable to relax without a sense of guilt, and exhausted by the demands of daily life, especially as a parent.
As we work together, you’ll undergo an internal shift, opening up space for both yourself and your loved ones. This shift will relieve anxiety, stress and overwhelm, and give you the practical tools that become second nature. During sessions, you'll gain knowledge of small changes that have lasting impact on your daily life.
Mary Plouff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
New Berlin, WI 53151
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with parenting your child?
My counseling style is creative and playful. By engaging my clients' five senses, strategies are learned to help them calm themselves down. I collaborate with parents and assist them in developing effective parenting techniques, which helps the entire family system improve. Working with children who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder is my primary specialty.
Are you struggling with parenting your child?
My counseling style is creative and playful. By engaging my clients' five senses, strategies are learned to help them calm themselves down. I collaborate with parents and assist them in developing effective parenting techniques, which helps the entire family system improve. Working with children who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder is my primary specialty.
It is really hard being a parent and caretaker of a young child.
I use an integrative approach by using a variety of therapies including Child Parent Psychotherapy, Early Pathways and Theraplay. I have also utilized therapy dogs on case-by-case basis to work through anxiety and dog phobias.
It is really hard being a parent and caretaker of a young child.
I use an integrative approach by using a variety of therapies including Child Parent Psychotherapy, Early Pathways and Theraplay. I have also utilized therapy dogs on case-by-case basis to work through anxiety and dog phobias.
If you are a parent of a "behaviorally challenged" kiddo, then I am glad you found me!
I primarily utilize Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which is an evidence-based approach to behavior therapy that uses a parent-coaching model. In the first phase, we work on building up the relationship between you and your child, so that in the next phase, we have a firm foundation to implement effective discipline strategies!
If you are a parent of a "behaviorally challenged" kiddo, then I am glad you found me!
I primarily utilize Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which is an evidence-based approach to behavior therapy that uses a parent-coaching model. In the first phase, we work on building up the relationship between you and your child, so that in the next phase, we have a firm foundation to implement effective discipline strategies!
Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to support yourself and your child through challenging behaviors or traumatic experiences?
I specialize in attachment-based therapy, focusing on secure attachment. I work with parent-child relationships and individuals dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and childhood trauma. I also use brainspotting, play therapy, and CBT to address the mind-body connection. Empowering clients with knowledge is my passion.
Are you a parent feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to support yourself and your child through challenging behaviors or traumatic experiences?
I specialize in attachment-based therapy, focusing on secure attachment. I work with parent-child relationships and individuals dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and childhood trauma. I also use brainspotting, play therapy, and CBT to address the mind-body connection. Empowering clients with knowledge is my passion.
Whether you're dealing with depression, parenting stress, or seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you.
As your therapist, I specialize in trauma processing, anxiety management, and relationship support. Our sessions will be collaborative, focusing on your unique story and strengths. Expect a compassionate, non-judgmental approach as we develop personalized strategies to help you thrive.
Whether you're dealing with depression, parenting stress, or seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you.
As your therapist, I specialize in trauma processing, anxiety management, and relationship support. Our sessions will be collaborative, focusing on your unique story and strengths. Expect a compassionate, non-judgmental approach as we develop personalized strategies to help you thrive.
I strive to support and guide moms in their personal and parenting journeys.
My approach is all about BALANCE. Addressing emotions, thoughts, and behavioral habits, I take a person-centered and holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Using a combination of talk therapy, supportive skills building, and psychoeducation, I aim to help you nurture self-compassion, peace, and purpose in your life.
I strive to support and guide moms in their personal and parenting journeys.
My approach is all about BALANCE. Addressing emotions, thoughts, and behavioral habits, I take a person-centered and holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Using a combination of talk therapy, supportive skills building, and psychoeducation, I aim to help you nurture self-compassion, peace, and purpose in your life.
I have extensive experience in working with couples to improve their relationships and communication as well as parent training to pull from both your parenting styles to create a cohesive approach.
You just survived another fight. Feeling unheard, unappreciated and completely worn out? You yearn to have the marriage you were promised on your wedding day. But at this point, you'd be happy to escape with a shred of self-worth. While it feels like divorce makes you look like a failure to family and friends, staying in this loveless marriage is sucking the soul out of you. You know divorce could cost you everything you and your partner built - not to mention what it will do to the kids. The feelings of emptiness and loneliness is overwhelming. You have nothing left to give. Both choices seem like a lose-lose situation.
I have extensive experience in working with couples to improve their relationships and communication as well as parent training to pull from both your parenting styles to create a cohesive approach.
You just survived another fight. Feeling unheard, unappreciated and completely worn out? You yearn to have the marriage you were promised on your wedding day. But at this point, you'd be happy to escape with a shred of self-worth. While it feels like divorce makes you look like a failure to family and friends, staying in this loveless marriage is sucking the soul out of you. You know divorce could cost you everything you and your partner built - not to mention what it will do to the kids. The feelings of emptiness and loneliness is overwhelming. You have nothing left to give. Both choices seem like a lose-lose situation.
I specialize in teaching parenting, child abuse prevention and communications skills.
I am a Marriage and Family therapist who believes in the sanctity of a life well lived and lived well. With each new stage in life comes expectations, challenges, opportunity for learning and a variety of emotions. I can help you work through negative and self-defeating thoughts, disappointments and stubborn life questions through changing thoughts that are unhelpful and are not life-affirming to those that help you to learn, to grow, to feel happy. I work with individuals, children, families and couples to meet you where you are in your life.
I specialize in teaching parenting, child abuse prevention and communications skills.
I am a Marriage and Family therapist who believes in the sanctity of a life well lived and lived well. With each new stage in life comes expectations, challenges, opportunity for learning and a variety of emotions. I can help you work through negative and self-defeating thoughts, disappointments and stubborn life questions through changing thoughts that are unhelpful and are not life-affirming to those that help you to learn, to grow, to feel happy. I work with individuals, children, families and couples to meet you where you are in your life.
Additionally, I am experienced in successfully treating Borderline Personality, Attachment & Adoptions issues, parent-child/adolescent conflicts, and family and family systems distress.
A sense of safety is critical for progress in psychotherapy, and I take care to provide that sense of safety for each person I serve. I appreciate the uniqueness of each person and family I encounter, and work in partnership with them to create their own unique healing process, based upon proven treatments, solid research, and recent advances in treatment protocol. I am a certified trauma counselor, registered play therapist, and Theraplay practitioner and trainer. I provide family therapy that prioritizes the value of each member of the family, healing individuals and relationships, and building or rebuilding healthy family dynamics.
Additionally, I am experienced in successfully treating Borderline Personality, Attachment & Adoptions issues, parent-child/adolescent conflicts, and family and family systems distress.
A sense of safety is critical for progress in psychotherapy, and I take care to provide that sense of safety for each person I serve. I appreciate the uniqueness of each person and family I encounter, and work in partnership with them to create their own unique healing process, based upon proven treatments, solid research, and recent advances in treatment protocol. I am a certified trauma counselor, registered play therapist, and Theraplay practitioner and trainer. I provide family therapy that prioritizes the value of each member of the family, healing individuals and relationships, and building or rebuilding healthy family dynamics.
Parents often seek support for their child and help navigating parenting challenges.
I’m a dual-licensed school and professional counselor with 10+ years of experience supporting children, families, and adults. Trained in PCIT, I coach caregivers of kids ages 4–7 to strengthen bonds and reduce challenging behaviors. I use play-based therapy approaches with children and offer a supportive environment to teens and adults.
Parents often seek support for their child and help navigating parenting challenges.
I’m a dual-licensed school and professional counselor with 10+ years of experience supporting children, families, and adults. Trained in PCIT, I coach caregivers of kids ages 4–7 to strengthen bonds and reduce challenging behaviors. I use play-based therapy approaches with children and offer a supportive environment to teens and adults.
Are you a new, expecting, or seasoned parent feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of parenthood?
I support expectant, new, and seasoned parents through life’s ups and downs, with a focus on neurodivergent clients. My person-centered approach emphasizes perinatal therapy and postpartum mental health, using evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. Together, we’ll navigate challenges and find joy in your parenting journey
Are you a new, expecting, or seasoned parent feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of parenthood?
I support expectant, new, and seasoned parents through life’s ups and downs, with a focus on neurodivergent clients. My person-centered approach emphasizes perinatal therapy and postpartum mental health, using evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. Together, we’ll navigate challenges and find joy in your parenting journey
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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.