Parenting therapists in Gulf Shores, AL
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Parenting
Collins Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
All of our clinicians provide therapy for parenting issues.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gulf Shores, AL
Online in Gulf Shores, AL
Parenting
Louise Perry
Registered Psychotherapist, IFS UKCP HCCP
I work with adults navigating the emotional and psychological demands of parenting, including those parenting alone or alongside other significant pressures. Parenting often brings long-standing patterns into sharper focus, affecting identity, relationships, boundaries, and how people respond under stress.
My work draws on Integrative Art Psychotherapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), offering ways to explore how parenting experiences interact with internal expectations, responsibilities, and emotional load. Rather than focusing on parenting techniques, sessions centre on understanding how you are impacted by the role and how different parts of you respond to it. We may work through conversation, creative exploration, or a combination of both, depending on what feels most useful.
8 Years Experience
Online in Gulf Shores, AL
Parenting
Avena Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP
At Avena Psychological Services, we know that parenting can be one of the most rewarding, yet challenging, experiences of your life. Whether you're facing struggles with discipline, balancing work and family, or simply trying to connect with your child, we're here to help. Our approach is both practical and empathetic, offering you tools and strategies to navigate the complexities of parenting with confidence and grace. Through a combination of evidence-based techniques and supportive, non-judgmental guidance, our therapists can help you address the concerns you may facing, build stronger relationships with your children, and find more joy in your parenting journey. Let’s work together to turn your parenting challenges into opportunities for growth and create a nurturing environment where your family can thrive.
11 Years Experience
Online in Gulf Shores, AL (Online Only)
Parenting
Dr. Amy Hecht
Psychologist, PhD
I work with parents at all stages, from early childhood through adolescence, helping them navigate the often complex and evolving challenges of raising children. Parenting can be deeply meaningful, but also demanding, and many parents find themselves feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or stretched in ways they didn’t anticipate.
My approach focuses on helping parents better understand their child’s emotional and developmental needs, while also making space for their own experience. I work collaboratively to strengthen connection, improve communication, and address patterns that may be contributing to conflict or stress within the family.
I also bring particular sensitivity to parenting within adoptive, donor-conceived, and other non-traditional families, where additional layers of identity, communication, and connection may emerge over time.
Above all, I aim to support parents in feeling more confident, grounded, and effective—so they can show up for their children with both clarity and compassion.
26 Years Experience
Online in Gulf Shores, AL
Parenting
James C. Carpenter, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, PhD (Clinical Psychology, Ohio State U), Board Certified in Clinical Psychology (ABPP), PSYPACT
I participated in raising my own 3 children, and I have helped countless other parents to raise theirs. I try to come to a quick, adequate understanding of the unconscious patterns in parents that lead them to evoke frustrating, unhappy patterns of interaction with children, and work with them to develop alternatives that work more happily for all parties. When a child is so disabled for whatever reason, as to present pressing, unusual challenges for a parent, I try to play the role of an inventive resource for creating better strategies for dealing whatever those challenges are. Raising children is an infinitely complex arena which can bring out all of life's challenges along with its deepest pleasures. I try to use my permission to take part in the family's life to move things in the direction of less conflict and frustration and more mutual growth and interest.
41 Years Experience
Online in Gulf Shores, AL
Parenting therapists in Gulf Shores, AL Statistics
Parenting therapists in Gulf Shores, AL average 19 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Family Systems Therapy (42%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 73% |
In Person and Online |
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| 27% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 56% | Senior |
| 37% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 37% | Men |
| 33% | LGBTQ+ |
| 25% | Black / African American |
| 25% | Military / Veterans |