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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 Sarasota, the suburbs of Sarasota, other nearby places such as Pinellas Park, St. Petersburg, 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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Clients will be in a safe and affirming space where they can explore various aspects of themselves. Together, we will aim to integrate diverse practices into the counseling process to create a personalized and inclusive approach to therapy.

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I collaborate with clients to integrate their values into the therapeutic process. By doing so, I aim to foster healing, empowerment, and resilience, honoring each client's unique journey toward mental and emotional well-being.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Cultural Issues
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Marriage
  • Mild Depression
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Muslims
  • New Parent
  • Parenting Skills
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
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Julie Heinl
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Together, we can work towards releasing some of the burdens you carry, gain a better understanding of yourself and your needs, and create an inner compass that will help guide you through life in a way that brings you peace and comfort.


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Together, we can work towards releasing some of the burdens you carry, gain a better understanding of yourself and your needs, and create an inner compass that will help guide you through life in a way that brings you peace and comfort.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will work collaboratively to meet your needs, whether you’re looking for skills, healing, growth, or all of the above. The beautiful thing about life is that there is no singular way of getting to our destination.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescents
  • Anger
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Families
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma
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Zandria O Washington
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During our first session, I want to understand why you're seeking therapy and learn about your current stressors and background. I'll also ask about your expectations for treatment. In future sessions, we'll collaborate to set goals and work towards them. Your involvement in goal setting and tracking progress is important to me.


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During our first session, I want to understand why you're seeking therapy and learn about your current stressors and background. I'll also ask about your expectations for treatment. In future sessions, we'll collaborate to set goals and work towards them. Your involvement in goal setting and tracking progress is important to me.

Something to know about my approach is:

I combine CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and solution focused interventions to help individuals with depression, anxiety, substance use, and other mental health issues. I focus on developing personalized coping strategies to improve their well-being.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
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Together, we can determine your goals and a treatment plan that will best meet your needs. My sessions focus on my client's strengths.


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Together, we can determine your goals and a treatment plan that will best meet your needs. My sessions focus on my client's strengths.

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I am a warm, empathetic, and client-centered therapist. My practice incorporates mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, expressive dance, as well as art therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Infertility
  • Mindfulness
  • Parenting
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Expression
  • Stress
  • Women’s Health
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Andrea Mcphatter
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1. Create goals that the client identifies 2. Create a vision of the life that is desired 3.Walk together towards that vision 4. Learn to experience and express emotions a long the way 5. Do the necessary work through challenges 6. Shed old versions


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1. Create goals that the client identifies 2. Create a vision of the life that is desired 3.Walk together towards that vision 4. Learn to experience and express emotions a long the way 5. Do the necessary work through challenges 6. Shed old versions

Something to know about my approach is:

I am Solution Focused Rooted but value the time in exploration . I am client centered and build on the strengths the client already has within. I believe in building tools and using them to face challenges and pulling the good out of all of life

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Boundaries
  • Coaching
  • Confidence
  • Co-Parenting
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Feeling Hopeless
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Goals/Accountability
  • Grief
  • Illness and Disease
  • Life Changes
  • Loving Someone with a Mental Health Disorder
  • Motivation
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Skills
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Social Media Use
  • Trauma
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