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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 Grand Rapids, the suburbs of Grand Rapids, other nearby places such as Kentwood, Muskegon, or anywhere else in Michigan, 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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We utilize a cognitive behavioral approach to build awareness, coping skills, and a space to foster healthy habits for wellness. For diagnostic evaluations, a thorough review of needs, individualized battery, and recommendations is provided.


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We utilize a cognitive behavioral approach to build awareness, coping skills, and a space to foster healthy habits for wellness. For diagnostic evaluations, a thorough review of needs, individualized battery, and recommendations is provided.

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We have extensive training and experience which creates a unique skill set and passion for working with individuals to support needs around developmental delays, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, trauma and coping skill development.

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Explore the ways your environment, experiences, and relationships have shaped you. I am sincerely curious about your "whys." We will explore deeper patterns of thoughts and emotions, and will challenge you to use your strengths to improve coping.


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Explore the ways your environment, experiences, and relationships have shaped you. I am sincerely curious about your "whys." We will explore deeper patterns of thoughts and emotions, and will challenge you to use your strengths to improve coping.

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My approach is integrative, and I can accompany you on any path you choose. I am certified in Trauma Focused-CBT and trained in DBT, CBT, and Mindfulness. Family work explores family dynamics and how generational patterns impact current functioning.

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Treatment is tailored to the needs and strengths of the child and family. We will work as a team to achieve the best outcome for the child or adolescent.


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Treatment is tailored to the needs and strengths of the child and family. We will work as a team to achieve the best outcome for the child or adolescent.

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I utilize a blend of traditional talk therapy, art and play therapy techniques, and other active and creative interventions. I also am very supportive of parents’ involvement in treatment to help them in the hard work of parenting.

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Often suffering happens in silence. That is why I believe the way to get control of your life back is by sharing openly and honestly about your experience without judgment. We will get curious, NOT critical about your life.


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Often suffering happens in silence. That is why I believe the way to get control of your life back is by sharing openly and honestly about your experience without judgment. We will get curious, NOT critical about your life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I primarily utilize Motivational Interviewing in my practice. This modality allows for us to explore your perspective of your situation and puts you in control of the direction of treatment. I will incorporate other modalities as needed to help you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Parenting
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  • Substance Use
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Anything! If you want to talk about the weather, we can. I am here for you to express yourself and feel heard!

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I use an eclectic approach, which means I use a variety of techniques when working with clients and follow my client's lead. We will work together and collaboratively to gain insight and reach your therapeutic goals.

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  • Adjustment Issues
  • Aging Parents
  • Anxiety
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  • Bipolar Disorder
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  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Conflict Resolution
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