Parenting therapists in Auburn, Maine ME
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
Dr. Brian Weir
Psychologist, PsyD
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 Our models of parenting are often outdated and what we learned may actually make things more difficult.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.
21 Years Experience
Parenting
Paul Losoff
Psychologist, PsyD
As a parent, I know that parenting can be profoundly challenging and rewarding in equal measure. I offer a supportive space to navigate the joys, struggles, pains and complexities of raising children. Together, we can explore parenting styles, develop effective communication strategies, and build a strong foundation for your family.
16 Years Experience
Parenting
Maria Maddalo
Psychologist, Psy.D., BCBA
Parenting is difficult and does not come with a manual! Let's work together to improve parenting skills through a combination of behavioral interventions and improvement of parent-child interactions.
6 Years Experience
Parenting
Anna DiNoto
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC, PSYPACT - Licensed Psychologist
Parenting is hard! Period. Now that this is out the way...we would work together to best understanding your unique circumstances, goals, and possible pathways forward to support current and future needs.
13 Years Experience