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Parenting is a rewarding experience with ups and downs, but there are times when the downs are too much to handle on your own. A parenting therapist can devise strategies to help you get through difficult situations that arise as you’re parenting.

Many therapists specialize in working with parents, new mothers, and fathers trying to figure out how to be a better parent and partner. Whether you are located in downtown Norfolk, East Ghent, Edgewater, Hunters Square, or even South Norfolk, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Could Benefit from Parenting Counseling

Parent therapy may be helpful to you if you’re dealing with any of the following issues:

  • You’re a new parent and feeling stressed out.
  • You’re the parent of an older child and not sure how to best relate to them.
  • You are having problems in your marriage related to parenting or parenting styles.
  • You’ve relocated and things in your family feel unsettled.
  • You need to vent about your parenting frustrations.
  • You want to improve your parenting skills.
  • You want to figure out the type of parent you want to be.

Licensed therapist Mara Fisher has some thoughts to help parents. If you are feeling the stress and pressure of parenting, read this article: Is There a Right Way to Parent?

Help is Available: Get Parenting Therapy Today

Parenting is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do, and it can take a toll on you, mentally and physically. With a parenting therapist, you’ll be able to examine and remedy those problems that make parenting harder. To make finding a therapist easy, use Mental Health Match. Start by browsing below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Emily Fornwalt
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build the skills and mindset you need to cultivate self-compassion, set better boundaries, and quiet your inner critic. As we grow our connection, we’ll go at your own pace so that therapy feels grounding and comfortable.


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build the skills and mindset you need to cultivate self-compassion, set better boundaries, and quiet your inner critic. As we grow our connection, we’ll go at your own pace so that therapy feels grounding and comfortable.

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I will help you figure out what’s behind anxiety, perfectionism, and self-criticism - and what fuels it in both your mind and body. Together, we'll work on soothing and quieting very reactive minds and nerves - all with a little fun and laughter.

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  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety
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  • Creatives
  • Parenting
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  • Self-Worth
  • Working Professionals
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Work to manifest healing by working through past history, present stressors, and personal issues. Establish goals and objectives with my client that will work towards resolving the need for therapeutic intervention.


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Work to manifest healing by working through past history, present stressors, and personal issues. Establish goals and objectives with my client that will work towards resolving the need for therapeutic intervention.

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I am a eclectic therapist using a combination of techniques including trauma focused and cognitive behavioral therapy. I am a christian therapist who understands that life is hard and my goal is to help you find wholeness and healing in your journey

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  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Foster Parenting
  • Marriage
  • Parenting
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  • Trauma
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Together, we can work towards releasing some of the burdens you carry, gain a better understanding of yourself and your needs, and create an inner compass that will help guide you through life in a way that brings you peace and comfort.


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Together, we can work towards releasing some of the burdens you carry, gain a better understanding of yourself and your needs, and create an inner compass that will help guide you through life in a way that brings you peace and comfort.

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I will work collaboratively to meet your needs, whether you’re looking for skills, healing, growth, or all of the above. The beautiful thing about life is that there is no singular way of getting to our destination.

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Work together to move life in a positive direction and increase functioning in areas of concern.

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Person centered and collaborative.

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I have a special focus on ADHD and Autism presentations in mid-life adults, especially women. I use a neurodiversity-affirming and comprehensive approach. I offer a variety of psychological testing services; please email me your referral question(s).


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I have a special focus on ADHD and Autism presentations in mid-life adults, especially women. I use a neurodiversity-affirming and comprehensive approach. I offer a variety of psychological testing services; please email me your referral question(s).

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This practice conducts psychological testing and performs a variety of assessments. Please email directly with your referral question. Many evaluations can be done remotely, and because I'm part of PSYPACT, I can offer evaluations in member states.

FOCUS AREAS:
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  • Adoption Evaluations
  • Adult ADHD
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Dr. Maria Lise Flores remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Caroli...