Online Parenting therapists in Hickory, North Carolina NC
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Parenting
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed counseling for parenting challenges, family stress, and difficulties navigating the emotional and relational demands of raising children in today’s fast-paced and high-pressure world. Many parents feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how to manage behavior challenges, communication breakdowns, discipline concerns, or emotional disconnection within the family system.
Brad takes a holistic and supportive approach to parenting and family counseling, helping parents understand the underlying stressors, emotional triggers, and relational patterns that may be impacting the home environment. Therapy focuses on creating practical, realistic strategies to improve communication, strengthen connection, reduce conflict, and build a more stable and supportive family dynamic.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation skills, and holistic therapeutic approaches to support both individual healing and healthier family functioning. When appropriate, therapy may also explore how past trauma, stress, or unresolved emotional experiences can influence parenting responses, emotional reactivity, and family relationships.
Parenting challenges often occur in the context of broader life stress, emotional overwhelm, and competing responsibilities. Brad’s approach helps clients develop greater emotional awareness, patience, and regulation while also building effective boundaries, coping strategies, and communication tools that support healthier interactions within the family system.
Therapy is collaborative, practical, and tailored to each family’s unique needs and goals. The focus is on reducing stress, improving relationships, and creating a more peaceful, connected, and emotionally supportive home environment.
The goal of therapy is to help parents feel more confident, grounded, and supported while strengthening family relationships and fostering long-term emotional health, stability, and connection.
28 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Parenting
Maria T. Alonso, Ph.D.
Psychologist
Parenting is not for the faint of heart. In my work with parents, I focus on providing a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment to help them navigate the challenges of parenting in today’s world. I understand that parents face unique pressures and that children and adolescents today encounter complex issues, from social media influences to academic stress. I work closely with parents to use their creativity and imagination in finding engaging and meaningful ways to connect with and support their children. Whether it’s developing more engaging and impactful communication strategies or creating special bonding activities, I help parents explore approaches that resonate with their children and foster positive relationships. Additionally, I assist parents in addressing and healing their own childhood wounds, which can sometimes impact their parenting responses. By working through these personal challenges, parents can approach their roles with greater clarity and empathy, ultimately enhancing their ability to nurture and guide their children more successfully across each unique developmental stage.
29 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Parenting
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
Parenting: The Ultimate Systemic Challenge
Moving from Survival to Connection
Parenting is perhaps the most profound "attachment laboratory" we will ever enter. It has the power to bring up our greatest joys and our deepest "ghosts" from the past. In my practice, I move beyond standard "behavioral tips" to help parents understand the relational system at play. Whether you are navigating the "toddler years," the "teen years," or the complex transition into adult-child relationships, I provide a space to parent with intention rather than reactivity.
Navigating the Modern Parenting System
Today’s parents are facing unprecedented levels of burnout and overwhelmed by "expert" advice. We work together to find your voice in the noise, addressing:
The "Parental Melt Down": Understanding the neurobiology of why we "flip our lids" and learning somatic tools to stay within your Window of Tolerance when your child is out of theirs.
Neurodivergent Parenting: Providing specialized support for parents of neurodivergent children, or for neurodivergent parents themselves, navigating sensory overstimulation and executive functioning demands.
The Cycle of Rejection Sensitivity: Addressing how our own childhood wounds can make a child’s natural independence feel like a personal rejection.
A Research-Backed, Heart-Centered Approach
With over 20 years of experience and a PhD in Child and Family Studies, I integrate high-level theory with practical, everyday application:
Attachment-Based Parenting: Using Attachment Theory to move away from "power struggles" and toward a secure base where your child feels seen, safe, and soothed.
Systems Theory & Family Dynamics: We look at the "hidden" roles everyone plays in the family. How does the stress in the marriage, the workplace, or the social system impact the child’s behavior?
Parenting through Transition: Supporting families through the "big shifts"—divorce, moving, new siblings, or spiritual deconstruction—ensuring the family bond remains resilient.
Supporting the "Helper" Parent
I have a deep commitment to working with therapists and pastors as parents. It is uniquely difficult to hold space for others all day and then come home to the raw, unfiltered demands of a family. I provide a confidential sanctuary where you can take off the "expert" hat and find the support you need to be the parent you want to be.
21 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
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Kenny Levine
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Navigating co-parenting amidst challenging circumstances requires specialized support and guidance. As a co-parenting therapist with expertise in mediation, conflict resolution, communication skills training, and child development, I am here to help. My goal is to empower co-parents to prioritize their children's well-being while addressing the difficulties of high-conflict divorce.
In a safe, nonjudgmental space, I facilitate open dialogue and constructive problem-solving, helping co-parents find common ground and implement effective communication strategies. I equip you with tools to manage emotions, set healthy boundaries, and navigate co-parenting challenges with resilience and grace.
Together, we can establish a collaborative co-parenting relationship, promoting stability and emotional security for your children amidst the turmoil of divorce. Let’s work together to create a positive co-parenting environment for your family.
26 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Parenting
Rachel Losoff
Psychologist, PhD
As a licensed psychologist and parent myself, I specialize in helping parents navigate the complex journey of raising children. My approach combines evidence-based strategies with real-world parenting experience, offering practical solutions for common challenges such as setting boundaries, managing behavior, and fostering healthy communication. Through our work together, parents gain confidence in their parenting skills, learn to balance their own needs with those of their children, and create a more harmonious family environment.
18 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
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Beth Janis
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Being a parent is a tough. Regardless of the age of your child(ren), it can be easy to feel stuck or overwhelmed when trying to navigate the complexities of your child's development. It's common for parents to feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or exhausted, especially when trying to discover the best approaches for you and your family. In our sessions, we partner together to work through parenting challenges while gaining deeper understanding and compassion for both you and your child. We can build additional insights into the expectations you hold for yourself and your family, while uncovering how many of these beliefs may have been shaped by your own experiences and upbringing. Using your values to guide the way, our sessions focus on developing and tailoring parenting strategies that align with the type of relationship you want to foster with your child, and that can support greater cohesion, respect for your and your child's humanness, and increased connection.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
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 Hickory, NC
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 Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Parenting
Kate E. Stephenson
Life Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Holistic Life, Career & Executive
The pressure to be the perfect parent and professional is immense and intense. Our culture covets the perfect life and cultivates a narrative that you can have it all if you just try hard enough. In my most professional capacity, I call NONSENSE on that (insert more forceful word if you'd like). Holistic Life Coaching can be a powerful experience in which we examine, explore, and elevate your own definition of successful parenting, empowering your parental presence according to YOUR values, character, and strengths. I am NOT offering therapy—I leave the work of diagnosis and treatment of medical issues to medical professionals. However, coaching can absolutely complement and supplement any therapy work you are doing; our work together will be therapeutic without being therapy. I offer tools that can increase ease, support the maintenance of positive healthy boundaries, increase satisfaction in your life, improve communication and connection with your children, and so much more. Let's talk about what being a parent means to you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Parenting
Kristen W. Green
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
I often incorporate parenting work into the work I do with my child and adolescent clients. I am also able to work with parents in developing and honing healthy parenting skills for their children.
21 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Parenting
Dr. Jillian Mahatha
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Ph.D., LCMHC, NCC, ACS, CCTP
I specialize in supporting parents as they navigate parenting challenges, family dynamics, and the emotional demands of raising children. I help parents develop effective strategies, strengthen communication, build confidence, and foster healthier relationships within their families.
14 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
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Scott Hubener
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
I support people experiencing issues with parenting. I am a parent myself and understand the unique challenges that come with this role.
7 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
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Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
Modern parenting is fraught and complicated in ways that are unprecedented. Expectations have never been higher while conflicting opinions have never been more overwhelming and easily available. Parents need support to clear out the noise and get in touch with their intuitive knowledge of their own children as well as take care of themselves to show up for their kiddos. My work with parents is practical and informative while also affirming of their own values and priorities for family life.
26 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Parenting
Dr. Michael J. Gennari
Psychologist, Ph.D.
My sensitive and engaging, direct and practical, style is reported by my clients as one of their attractions to working with me. I work with Children, Adolescents and Adults, addressing ADHD, depression and anxiety, divorce, loss and medical trauma. . I would be honored with your trust in me.
39 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Parenting
Alexander Tice
Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Tice has extensive experience helping parents navigate challenging child and teen behaviors, such as anxiety, avoidance, oppositionality, defiance, non-compliance, etc. Dr. Tice is trained in Supportive Parenting for Childhood Emotions (SPACE) as well as Parent Management Training (PMT).
8 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Parenting
Sarah J Thompson
Counselor/Therapist, MEd, LPC, LCMHC
For new parents, it can be upsetting and frightening to have feelings about parenthood that don’t seem “right.”
For some, a morning run, a healthy diet and receiving help and support from family and friends are sufficient enough to get through the initial adjustment period. For others, talking to a therapist who specializes in dealing with new parenthood issues can be comforting, relieving and enlightening.
Therapists who have extensive education and training in peri-natal mental health understand that hormone changes, personal and family history, and social support are all vital factors in understanding and alleviating postpartum symptoms.
Common postpartum symptoms include:
Feeling overwhelmed and wondering if you should have become a mother in the first place
Feeling guilty due to high self-expectations
Not feeling “bonded” with the baby
Your thoughts are racing and you can’t quiet your mind
Feeling empty and numb as if you’re just going through the motions
Lack of focus and concentration
Being afraid that if you reach out for help, others will judge your inabilities
Thoughts of running away or leaving your baby behind
Being constantly in a state of worry
If one or more of the above symptoms resonates with you, I invite you to contact me today for a free consultation. Together, we’ll find the underlying issues that make you feel disconnected from your baby and create a strategy for moving forward. Contact me today to see how I can help.
17 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Parenting
Kamini Wood
Life Coach, FHH, CLC, CPM
Parenting doesn't come with a manual, and every child is different. When communication breaks down, emotions run high, or family dynamics become challenging, it's easy to question whether you're doing enough or getting it right.
My approach helps parents move beyond simply managing behaviors to understanding what those behaviors may be communicating. Together, we'll strengthen communication, build emotional safety, navigate conflict with greater confidence, and develop practical tools that support both your child's growth and your own. When parents better understand themselves, they are often better able to understand and connect with their children.
8 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Parenting
Sarita R. Schapiro, Ph.D., P.A.
Psychologist, Florida Licensed Psychologist PY4914, APIT Certified
Identify parenting goals and develop effective collaborative parenting strategies.
44 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Parenting
Montgomery Counseling Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCSWA, LCMHC, LCMHCA
We help parents manage stress, conflict, emotional triggers, and uncertainty in parenting. Therapy can support stronger communication, healthier boundaries, and more connected family relationships.
35 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
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 Hickory, NC
Parenting therapists in Hickory, North Carolina Statistics
Parenting therapists in Hickory, North Carolina average 19 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Parenting (100%), Anxiety or Fears (87%), and Depression (83%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Parenting |
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 83% | Depression |
| 63% | Stress |
| 58% | ADHD |
| 56% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Loss or Grief |