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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 Watsonville, the suburbs of Watsonville, other nearby places such as Campbell, Salinas, 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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I am a brain/body wise therapist working from a background in human development. I work with individuals from all phases of life with the understanding of how the mind, body and our relationships work together to shape and influence our experiences.

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I provide comprehensive care by conducting assessments and creating personalized treatment plans. My services include medication management, psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and alternative treatments. I use evidence-based practices to ensure effective and holistic care.

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As a therapist, I prioritize collaboration with my clients to ensure the best care. I rely on evidence-based practices, clinical assessments, and psychotherapies like Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Mindfulness-Based therapy. Together, we work towards solutions and personal growth.

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We will engage in a relaxed, non judgmental space to explore challenges, develop insights, and acquire practical coping strategies, leaving session with a deeper understanding of yourself and enhanced emotional resilience.

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My approach varies, based on the client's needs; however, I customarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, allowing my clients to work through life circumstances while keeping forward movement toward future goals.

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