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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 Peoria, the suburbs of Peoria, other nearby places such as Springfield, Bloomington, 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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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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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.

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I’m here to listen to you, validate your feelings, challenge your thoughts, support your decisions, share expertise, brainstorm solutions, and create a relaxing, safe, and nurturing environment for you to be your true and authentic self.


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I’m here to listen to you, validate your feelings, challenge your thoughts, support your decisions, share expertise, brainstorm solutions, and create a relaxing, safe, and nurturing environment for you to be your true and authentic self.

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I operate from a person-centered approach, which means that I start with what is top of mind for you and help reach the goals that YOU have identified. I utilize various techniques, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, trauma work, psychodynamic work.

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  • Boundaries
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  • Job Stress
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Erika Bach
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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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Together we will explore how your emotions, relationships, past trauma or even addiction affect everyday life. We will practice coping skills like grounding techniques, relaxation, exposure therapy, healthy communication and more.


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Together we will explore how your emotions, relationships, past trauma or even addiction affect everyday life. We will practice coping skills like grounding techniques, relaxation, exposure therapy, healthy communication and more.

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I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify any negative thinking patterns and help to challenge those thoughts. We will work to identify healthy coping skills to manage what ever you are faced with.

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  • Bullying Others
  • Children of Divorce
  • Chronic Disease
  • College Students
  • Conflict Resolution
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  • Depression
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  • Military Life Transition
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  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Relationship Conflict
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  • Self Care
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Isolation
  • Social Skills
  • Starting College
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  • Trauma
  • Young Adults
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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.

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