Online Parenting therapists in Petal, Mississippi MS
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Parenting
Dr. Vanessa Vitiello
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I support parents in adjusting to the emotional and mental demands of raising children, with a focus on reducing overwhelm and building confidence. Our work often includes managing expectations, strengthening coping skills, and finding a more sustainable rhythm.
11 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS (Online Only)
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Dr. Stephanie Vaughn
Psychologist, Psy.D., DBT-LBC™
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.
16 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS
Parenting
Linda Friedman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I understand the profound impact a child's challenging behavior can have on the entire family. It strains parental relationships and takes an emotional toll on daily interactions with your child. The journey might feel overwhelming, but there is hope!
As a nationally certified provider of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), I specialize in bringing about transformative changes in children's behaviors, turning family dynamics from stress-ridden to harmonious. I’m committed to assisting families facing challenges such as tantrums, oppositionality, defiance, and aggression.
What sets PCIT apart is its proven effectiveness, backed by over 30 years of research. It's not just a treatment; it's a powerful solution designed for children grappling with behavioral and emotional difficulties. The "secret sauce" lies in the live coaching sessions, where I’ll support you, implementing PCIT tools in real-time. The in the moment feedback empowers parents to quickly master skills that results in tangible improvements in their child's behavior.
Break free from the cycle of stress and tears! Contact me today for a free consult to explore how the PCIT program can bring lasting positive changes and a happier, healthier family life!
22 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS
Parenting
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
Parenting is one of the most rewarding and most challenging roles an adult can take on — and yet it is one of the areas where people are least likely to ask for help. As a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience, I work with parents navigating parenting stress, child behavioral challenges, co-parenting conflict, blended family dynamics, parenting after divorce, and the emotional weight of raising children through difficult seasons. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic insight, and solution-focused intervention, I help parents develop practical tools, healthier communication patterns, and greater confidence in their role. Telehealth parenting therapy available across 40+ states.
21 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS (Online Only)
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Jaclyn Davis
Psychologist, PhD
Parenting can be both deeply meaningful and incredibly overwhelming—sometimes within the same moment. It often brings a profound identity shift, while also stirring up unresolved experiences from your own childhood. Old attachment wounds may resurface, shaping how you relate to your child and how you see yourself as a parent. I work especially with those navigating the postpartum period and early years of parenting—times that can be particularly emotionally taxing and tender. You may find yourself questioning how to connect without conflict, or how to parent differently than you were parented. Through a psychodynamic approach, I help you explore these deeper layers with compassion and curiosity—so you can parent more intentionally, with greater self-awareness and emotional presence.
12 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS
Parenting
Dayna Nelson, PsyD, LP
Psychologist, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Nelson began training in treating and assessing children and adolescents while still in her doctoral program. Her postdoctoral fellowship worked with foster youth. Since beginning her practice in 2002, she has continued to treat and assess children and families. Although Dr. Nelson is not currenting working with children, she is able to provide parent training and support.
24 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS
Parenting
Allison Lobel
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I offer support for parents navigating the ups and downs of raising children and teens. In a caring and collaborative space, I help parents feel more confident, manage stress, and develop effective communication styles and approaches that nurture stronger connections and the well-being of the whole family.
19 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS
Parenting
Dina Hijazi
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT
Parenting can be deeply rewarding, but it also comes with stress, self-doubt, and emotional challenges—especially in today’s fast-paced world. I work with parents seeking guidance, clarity, and support in navigating the demands of raising children at any stage, from early childhood to adolescence. Together, we explore effective communication, boundary-setting, and emotional attunement, while also addressing issues like parental burnout, co-parenting, and discipline struggles. My goal is to help you parent with greater confidence, connection, and calm, while also honoring your own needs and well-being.
35 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS
Parenting
Tatiana Turo-Handy, PsyD., PMH-C
Psychologist, PsyD. PMH-C
Adjusting to life as a parent can be both beautiful and overwhelming. As a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychologist and PMH‑C certified clinician, I support individuals navigating the emotional challenges of early parenthood, including exhaustion, identity shifts, relationship changes, and the pressure to “get it right.” Therapy offers a steady, compassionate space to explore parenting stress, build confidence, and reconnect with yourself during this major life transition.
I also help parents manage the complex emotions that arise when returning to work after parental leave, such as guilt, anxiety, role strain, and the challenge of balancing caregiving with professional responsibilities. Together, we work toward creating routines, boundaries, and coping strategies that support your well‑being and your family’s needs.
10 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS
Parenting
Dr. Tracy Mallett
Psychologist, Psy.D., L.M.F.T., Licensed Psychologist
Parenting is both deeply rewarding and incredibly challenging. Even the most loving parents can feel overwhelmed, unsure, or discouraged when their child’s needs or behaviors seem difficult to manage. I specialize in helping parents understand the “why” behind their child’s emotions and behaviors, develop effective communication and discipline strategies, and restore a sense of confidence and calm within the family.
My work with parents often focuses on navigating developmental changes, improving parent–child relationships, and managing challenges such as anxiety, defiance, emotional regulation difficulties, and family transitions. For parents raising children with unique emotional or behavioral needs, therapy offers tools for setting appropriate limits while maintaining empathy and connection.
When co-parenting after divorce or separation, I provide structured support to help parents maintain consistency, reduce conflict, and protect children from adult stressors. I also assist foster, adoptive, and blended families as they navigate attachment and identity issues that can surface throughout a child’s development.
Grounded in cognitive-behavioral and family systems approaches, sessions focus on increasing emotional awareness, enhancing communication, and promoting a calmer, more connected family environment. My goal is to help parents feel equipped, supported, and empowered to raise resilient, emotionally secure children—while also caring for themselves in the process.
22 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS (Online Only)
Parenting
Debra Zand
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Parenting therapy helps parents identify, address, and manage their own past or present experiences that may be affecting the way they relate to their child. In some cases, parenting therapy may also help parents better communicate between each other to maintain a cohesive and structured parenting approach. Parenting therapy provides a judgement-free zone for parents to discuss tough moments in parenting and learn how to better manage these tough moments moving forward. Overall, parenting therapy aims to provide parents with the necessary knowledge, tools, guidance, and support to take care of themselves and their children in the most ideal way possible.
26 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS
Parenting
Steven A. Lazarus, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), (MA), Licensed Psychologist in CO, PSYPACT Mobility #19275
I have provided therapy for children and teenagers my entire career. I am providing parents with online support to help you be the best parents you can be and find direction to support your child or teen. Online therapy is easy and convenient for parents.
32 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS
Parenting
Dr. Jennifer Baumgardner
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As both a Developmental and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Baumgardner is uniquely qualified to help parents understand their children and coach them in therapies to be more effective. She is trained in a number of therapies, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
20 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS (Online Only)
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.
23 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS
Parenting
Rabia Subhani
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I have been teaching parents of neurodivergent children about compassionate, mindfulness-based parenting for about 15 years now and have created my own program around this which incorporates mindfulness, compassion, neuroscience, and positive psychology.
17 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS (Online Only)
Parenting
Cheryl S Rubenstein
Psychologist, PhD
Parenting is a challenge! I have 19 years of experience working with adults in parenting their children. If this is an area of struggle, I invite you to talk with me and see if we might be a good fit.
19 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS
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Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with parents who feel stretched thin by what parenting is asking of them. This may be because your child is neurodivergent, has medical needs, has been through a frightening or overwhelming experience, or because this stage of parenting is simply more intense than you expected. Parents I see often describe feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or on edge much of the time; not knowing how to respond to big emotions, shutdown, or challenging behaviors; worrying about a child’s ADHD, learning needs, or mental health; grieving that family life looks different from what they imagined; feeling tension with a partner or co‑parent about parenting styles, division of labor, or how to support a child; and feeling lonely or unseen in their role, even when they are doing everything they can and know to do.
I work with parents individually, and with couples who want support around how parenting is affecting their relationship. In our work together, there is room for the full range of your experience: love, worry, anger, guilt, and everything in between. We look for ways of relating to your child, and to each other, that feel more grounded, sustainable, and aligned with what matters most to you. I also work with parents who are navigating parenting while healing from their own past experiences, including trauma, complicated family histories, or critical inner voices.
26 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS
Parenting
NewBirth Counseling & Wellness Group LLC
Professional Christian Counselor, Certified Christian Counselor, Certified Life Coach & Consultant with a PhD in Psychology
Are you challenged with parenting a child or just need someone to talk with. We offer great assistance in tools in parenting. Call our practice for more information.
23 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS
Parenting
Tab Shamsi
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
I provide parenting support grounded in a strong understanding of behavioral psychology and child development. Parenting can become stressful when conflict, power struggles, or emotional intensity begin to dominate the relationship. My approach focuses on strengthening the connection between parent and child while teaching practical, evidence-based strategies that improve communication, set effective limits, and reduce reactive patterns. We work on helping children understand expectations clearly and feel heard, while also supporting parents in navigating the very real challenges of consistency, discipline, and emotional regulation. The goal is not simply better behavior, but a calmer home environment and a relationship infused with greater clarity, confidence, and even joy.
9 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS (Online Only)
Parenting
MN Couples & Family Therapy
Psychologist, Ph.D., L.P.
Parenting disagreement is one of the most common sources of relationship distress. I work with parents across the developmental spectrum to find solutions to common challenges. Additionally, I work with couples to find successful conflict management strategies around parenting. Part of the ADHD coaching I provide is for parents to better understand how to help support their children and build skills.
30 Years Experience
Online in Petal, MS
Parenting therapists in Petal, Mississippi Statistics
Parenting therapists in Petal, Mississippi average 20 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Parenting (100%), Anxiety or Fears (87%), and Depression (84%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Parenting |
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Depression |
| 59% | Stress |
| 58% | Loss or Grief |
| 58% | ADHD |
| 53% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |