Parenting therapists in Owatonna, Minnesota MN
Parenting
Strides in Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PSY.D.
here are many different ways to be an effective and nurturing parent. People’s parenting styles may vary based on culture, race, religion, socioeconomic status, geographic location as well as due to both the parents’ and the children’s personalities. Some people tend to be more authoritarian, setting rules and expecting them to be followed because you are the parent. Other parents are more permissive, wanting their children to have their needs met and to feel heard and understood. Still others try to find some middle ground. They may switch positions depending on the specifics of the situation or they may negotiate a compromise. Sometimes one parenting style works really effectively with one child but not at all with another. Other times, a way of handling a situation may work fine for your child at one age but not at all once they get a bit older, so a shift in approach is needed. We all tend to use our own upbringing as a model for how we parent, or in some cases, for what we most want to avoid in raising our children. Often, this strategy works fine. When it does not, therapy can be a useful tool in offering you alternative strategies and techniques that might help.
23 Years Experience
Parenting
Julie Novak
Psychologist, PsyD
Parenting can be the greatest gift and also bring the greatest challenges. Are you struggling with knowing the best way to approach your family? Are you and your partner at odds over parenting styles? Are you feeling alone and confused by so many different suggestions? Together we will find the best fit for you and your family and develop effective skills to help your family to be healthier and happier.
17 Years Experience
Parenting
Ebb & Flow Counseling + Coaching
Psychologist, PsyD
Parenting can be a major stressor particularly in the context of also being a working professional. We will help you assess and address your work/life balance to be the best version of yourself in all areas of your life.
14 Years Experience
Parenting
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
As someone who used to see children and was specifically trained in Child Development and Family systems, I can provide parenting guidance to those who are struggling or want to ensure their parenting methods are as good as possible. This treatment can include two partners or an individual parent. My goal is to help you feel more confident and confident, and experience the joy of parenting without anxiety or worry holding you back.
23 Years Experience
Parenting
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
If it’s therapy between multiple family members that you need, we have therapists with experience.
Family therapy can be a great place to start or the perfect place to “end up.” When one member of the family is having issues, it affects EVERY member. How each person copes with problems is unique. If there is one thing a family therapist might share it would be this: When each person works to “own their part,” change is more likely to occur. Sometimes, it works best if individual therapy comes first—there may be a history of misunderstandings that need to be worked through before you all get together in the same room. Family therapy is even possible online. Each member can join from separate rooms, or they can sit together—just like in person. Learning the basics of healthy communication, identifying hidden resentments, and exploring unspoken family “rules” can be tough, but absolutely worth it. Let our therapists help to bring your family closer.
10 Years Experience