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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 Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, 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.

Capitol Hill of Washington DC, DC Parenting Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Bee Cook
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We'll explore your relationships, attachments, sense of self, and how past experiences still impact you today. I'm happy to support those undergoing major life transitions, working through trauma, navigating identity questions, or seeking growth.


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We'll explore your relationships, attachments, sense of self, and how past experiences still impact you today. I'm happy to support those undergoing major life transitions, working through trauma, navigating identity questions, or seeking growth.

Something to know about my approach is:

In our work together, you can expect a warm, nonjudgmental presence as we explore your inner world. I offer a space where all parts of you are welcome, even those you've tried to push away. My goal is for you to feel truly seen, heard, and understood

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Joon Lee
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utilize curiosity to uncover underlying patterns and wounds, and foster insight to promote healing and growth compassionately. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, ERP, IFS, and EMDR to alleviate symptoms.


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utilize curiosity to uncover underlying patterns and wounds, and foster insight to promote healing and growth compassionately. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, ERP, IFS, and EMDR to alleviate symptoms.

Something to know about my approach is:

it is deeply rooted in compassion, humor, collaboration, and evidence-based practices. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly and honestly.

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  • Anxiety
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  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting Skills
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give anxiety, OCD, & perfectionism the slip, accept the present moment, fight depressive self-talk, name & validate feelings & experiences, listen reflectively, connect w/ others. We can explore faith, & other work too. Bring your goals & I'll guide!


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give anxiety, OCD, & perfectionism the slip, accept the present moment, fight depressive self-talk, name & validate feelings & experiences, listen reflectively, connect w/ others. We can explore faith, & other work too. Bring your goals & I'll guide!

Something to know about my approach is:

I bring Cog-B & mindfulness skills together in our work, untangling the stuck-thoughts, behaviors, & feelings along with acceptance of the present moment. OCD work is ERP exposure/response prevention together at your pace, never forced.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
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Theresa Hayes
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help you learn to notice your traumatized parts as they are activated, and engage in a curious, compassionate dialogue with your traumatized parts so that they can be relieved of the protective roles they occupy in your life.


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help you learn to notice your traumatized parts as they are activated, and engage in a curious, compassionate dialogue with your traumatized parts so that they can be relieved of the protective roles they occupy in your life.

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My approach (informed by IFS and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy) is to help my clients discover the parts of themselves that are responding to past trauma and feelings of overwhelm. These parts can lead to anxiety, depression, dissociation, and more.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
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  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Miranda Santisteban
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I work collaboratively with my clients to create goals for our time together. Common concerns include anxiety, depression, overwhelm, family conflict, child behavior, parenting, school avoidance, confidence building, and processing traumatic events.


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I work collaboratively with my clients to create goals for our time together. Common concerns include anxiety, depression, overwhelm, family conflict, child behavior, parenting, school avoidance, confidence building, and processing traumatic events.

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I work from a holistic and person-centered lens. I consider ways in which our experiences are shaped by the world around us and I value nurturing connection and self-awareness, empowering clients to feel in control of their emotions and behaviors.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
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Map in Edmonds, Washington for Miranda Santisteban therapy location.
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