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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 Fort Myers, the suburbs of Fort Myers, other nearby places such as Sarasota, Bonita Springs, or anywhere else in Florida, 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 motivated, curious, and attentive.

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  • Anxiety
  • Breakups
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Parenting
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In our first session, I focus on understanding my clients and their reasons for seeking therapy. I make sure they feel valued and deserving of help. I empower them to handle tough emotions and change negative thoughts. I offer tools, clinical insight, and perspective to boost their confidence in dealing with any issues that arise. My goal is for them to leave therapy with a greater sense of balance in their lives.


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In our first session, I focus on understanding my clients and their reasons for seeking therapy. I make sure they feel valued and deserving of help. I empower them to handle tough emotions and change negative thoughts. I offer tools, clinical insight, and perspective to boost their confidence in dealing with any issues that arise. My goal is for them to leave therapy with a greater sense of balance in their lives.

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I offer a range of therapies like creative, client-centered, solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, narrative, and mindfulness. My goal is to tailor the treatment to your specific interests, personality, goals, and needs.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
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I always aim to provide treatment I know is based in the most up-to-date research, also ensuring that approach is tailored to fit each family's needs.

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  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
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  • Parenting Special Needs Children
  • Selective Mutism
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Clients typically mention how much better they understand their issues after just one session. I will assist you in gaining insight and fostering self-compassion, while also encouraging you to challenge yourself for lasting change.


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Clients typically mention how much better they understand their issues after just one session. I will assist you in gaining insight and fostering self-compassion, while also encouraging you to challenge yourself for lasting change.

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I take a holistic view in therapy which means I consider the entire person and their various interconnected aspects—physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual—rather than focusing solely on specific symptoms or issues in isolation.

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  • Anxiety
  • East Asian Cultural Issues
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • Men
  • Parenting
  • Relationships
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  • Teen Anxiety
  • Women
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Jessica Sullivan
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I will work hard to listen for patterns and make connections between your past and your current situation. We will work together from that point forward collaboratively and establish a strong and mutually trusting therapeutic relationship.


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I will work hard to listen for patterns and make connections between your past and your current situation. We will work together from that point forward collaboratively and establish a strong and mutually trusting therapeutic relationship.

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The first step in therapy is for me to learn all about you and what has brought you to a point in your life where you are seeking help. I will ask you to tell me all about yourself, your life, and your current situation.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Acceptance
  • Children
  • Chronic Stress
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Grief
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  • Health Anxiety
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • LGBTQ+
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Postpartum
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • School Issues
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Substance Use Disorders
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