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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 Des Plaines, the suburbs of Des Plaines, other nearby places such as Glenview, Mount Prospect, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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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gain a deeper understanding of yourself! Work together will involve connecting the mind and body, so that your thoughts and feelings are easier to navigate and process. I like to integrate acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion.


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gain a deeper understanding of yourself! Work together will involve connecting the mind and body, so that your thoughts and feelings are easier to navigate and process. I like to integrate acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion.

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I am trained in trained in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, trauma-informed, and third wave (mindfulness, acceptance-based) therapies, so I tailor treatment specifically to your unique needs and goals to make sure you are getting what you need.

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Figure out how to conquer this stuff. We will work on the specific things that you want like decreasing worry, overthinking, managing stress, and feeling good about yourself.

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I will provide you with a completely judgement free zone to really say how it is and what you feel. You WILL feel heard and understood, because I get it!

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Rachel Harden-Maddox
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explore self-care and its 6 practices, discover what it means to honor yourself and set boundaries, create goals and objectives, recognize the difference between toxic and healthy relationships.


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explore self-care and its 6 practices, discover what it means to honor yourself and set boundaries, create goals and objectives, recognize the difference between toxic and healthy relationships.

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My approach is one that includes transparency and honesty. I encourage the practice of self-care and feel it is the best approach to start and continue mental health hygiene.

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Grace McGathey
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We will build rapport and relationship while focusing on your identified goals. I have the utmost respect for the client's time in therapy. I incorporate some somatic exercises to support our work.


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We will build rapport and relationship while focusing on your identified goals. I have the utmost respect for the client's time in therapy. I incorporate some somatic exercises to support our work.

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I incorporate several theoretical frameworks into my therapy practice, and am most drawn to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Somatic Therapy in the context of Attachment Theory and Respectful/Reciprocal Relationships.

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  • Anxiety
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Elder Care Issues
  • Families
  • Family Dynamics
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  • Healthcare Professionals
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  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Pregnancy
  • Relationships
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Carolyn Alter
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Work towards deepening your self-awareness, enhancing your relationships, and unraveling the complexities of your past. My goal is to empower you to fully realize your capabilities and dismantling obstacles to becoming your most authentic self.


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Work towards deepening your self-awareness, enhancing your relationships, and unraveling the complexities of your past. My goal is to empower you to fully realize your capabilities and dismantling obstacles to becoming your most authentic self.

Something to know about my approach is:

I'm dedicated to truly hearing you and providing a safe space to openly share your innermost concerns. I'll guide you in better understanding the roots of your challenges and, using this knowledge, create a life that is fulfilling and authentic.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Attachment Issues
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Graduate Students
  • Grief
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  • High-Functioning Depression
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