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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 Lakewood, the suburbs of Lakewood, other nearby places such as Bellflower, Paramount, or anywhere else in California, 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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Dr. Michelle Wambach
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Explore patterns of self-defeating thoughts-beliefs-actions to uncover their roots. Learn to set clear boundaries and respond in healthy ways. Improve your self-esteem to make better life choices. Manage anxiety to be more productive&engaged in life.


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Explore patterns of self-defeating thoughts-beliefs-actions to uncover their roots. Learn to set clear boundaries and respond in healthy ways. Improve your self-esteem to make better life choices. Manage anxiety to be more productive&engaged in life.

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With compassion and non-judgment we will focus on the problems that are important to you. Therapy is tailored for your needs using a holistic approach that takes into account mind, body, and spirit. This is a safe space to talk about what is hurting.

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As a LMFT, I aim for my clients to experience hope and a clear path forward within our initial sessions together.

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I utilize multiple methods and take an eclectic approach that is individualized to each client.

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  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
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Move forward on your journey with you as the driver. Together we will create new narratives and build on your strengths, mitigating unhelpful tools from the past however learning from them.

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The most important part to therapy is the relationship with your provider and I am always wanting feedback from you because this is your journey. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities as listed but aware not one model fits all.

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Co-create a journey of self-reflection, cultural responsiveness, breaking generational patterns, systemic influences, healing, creativity, and creating a safe, inclusive space in alignment with your values.

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I draw upon my background in community organizing, performance art/dance, and mental health to offer a holistic and culturally responsive approach to therapy. I am committed to decolonizing mental health and centering your voice.

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Together, we'll navigate your therapeutic journey, fostering growth, resilience, and healing, empowering you to achieve your goals and live a fulfilling life.


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Together, we'll navigate your therapeutic journey, fostering growth, resilience, and healing, empowering you to achieve your goals and live a fulfilling life.

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My approach blends empathy, directness, warmth, and humor to create a supportive environment for growth, healing, and positive change.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Management
  • Depression
  • New Parent
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Children with Anxiety
  • Parenting Skills
  • Parenting Special Needs Children
  • Parenting Style Mismatch
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
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  • Postpartum
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