I see the therapeutic process as myself guiding my clients through difficult situations to move forward in life, and feel more energized. My clients say that I supportively nudge them along and that our therapeutic rapport is what helps them better find themselves.
Each kid is so different. What works for one, may be a fraughtful approach with another. I can help you to understand your child (or adult child) better, and find better ways to work with and relate to them. When we run out of ideas, we often try to accomplish things with power. This likely ends in a power struggle characterized by defiance and escalation only to expose that we don't have that much power after all. There are better ways to communicate. Our models of parenting are often outdated and what we learned may actually make things more difficult. I will help you to identify what works best for you child and support you and your needs in the process.
Parenting and challenging no matter what the age of your children. I'm here to help your navigate the often times tricky and sometimes frustrating path as a parent.
I am a parent to two wonderful sons. In addition, I have taught parenting classes and worked with parents throughout the years. I can assist you in learning to navigate how to set boundaries, decide on appropriate consequences and how to parent positively.
Parenting at any time can be challenging, we are here to help you explore the challenges that you are currently facing and explore positive solutions that feel adaptive and meaningful for your family.
Parenting is hard! . . . and wonderful and deep and growth-provoking. It can push our buttons and activate old wounding in a way that presents an opportunity to change generational patterns that are not supportive to you or to your child/children. Working on parenting in therapy can be interesting and deep work, and it can also be fun!
Parenting issues can have a significant impact on individuals dealing with addictions, relationship issues, or depression. For instance, growing up in a dysfunctional family environment with inconsistent or neglectful parenting can contribute to low self-esteem, difficulty forming healthy relationships, and a higher risk of developing addictive behaviors or depression later in life. I'd provide a safe space for the individual to explore their experiences and emotions related to their upbringing. We would work together to identify how their past experiences may be influencing their current challenges and develop strategies to address and overcome these issues, fostering healing and personal growth.