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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 San Rafael, the suburbs of San Rafael, other nearby places such as Novato, Berkeley, 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.

San Rafael, CA Parenting Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Virginia Casimiro
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develop new perspectives, challenge negative thinking patterns, see situations differently, work through challenges, untangle the thoughts and feelings in our head making it hard for us to move forward all while utilizing our strengths and weakness.


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develop new perspectives, challenge negative thinking patterns, see situations differently, work through challenges, untangle the thoughts and feelings in our head making it hard for us to move forward all while utilizing our strengths and weakness.

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I am here to work alongside with you for better results, help you without the kind of a bias a friend or family member might have, provide you with support when you feel like no one is there, or you have full support from friends and family.

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  • Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
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  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Tecia Irwin
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will cultivate your innate healing ability, revealing a stronger and more confident you. Let's walk this journey together so that you can say "yes" to a happier, healthier future for yourself.


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will cultivate your innate healing ability, revealing a stronger and more confident you. Let's walk this journey together so that you can say "yes" to a happier, healthier future for yourself.

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I utilize CBT, Goals-based, Group Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness, Reality Therapy, Client Centered, Trauma Informed Yoga,Strengths-based

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  • Addictions
  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety
  • Coaching
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Skills
  • Parenting
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  • Personal Growth
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
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  • Women
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Minal Nebhnani
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practice mindfulness and create balance. We will work together to find tools that feel right for you to manage and eventually overcome your struggles. We will laugh, cry, explore and connect all to help you be the person you want to be.


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practice mindfulness and create balance. We will work together to find tools that feel right for you to manage and eventually overcome your struggles. We will laugh, cry, explore and connect all to help you be the person you want to be.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am collaborative, active, and nonjudgmental. My approach is based on your wants, goals and needs and will be tailored specifically for you. I prefer to be engaging rather than the traditional “blank slate” and do assign “homework” as appropriate.

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Veronica Ayala
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Explore a range of themes, from identity and relationships to self-discovery and personal growth. Your journey is unique, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.

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In our sessions, you'll feel deeply understood and supported in a judgment-free environment. I integrate holistic practices like mindfulness and somatic therapy to cultivate self-compassion, fostering healing and self-acceptance.

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Dr. Kalana Greer
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Focus on what’s important to you and help you see blind spots to meet your life and internal goals more effectively.


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Focus on what’s important to you and help you see blind spots to meet your life and internal goals more effectively.

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Direct, solution-focused, and emotionally available.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Childhood Issues
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Codependency
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Regulation
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