Parenting therapists in Abbotsford, BC
Browse Parenting therapists in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Laura Abraham
Counsellor/Therapist, M.A. RCC
Parenting is one of the hardest things you will ever do. I can offer a place to process and help sort through the difficulties in parenting offer coping techniques and parenting solutions to your challenges.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Z1
Online in Abbotsford, BC
Colleen Vantol
Counsellor/Therapist, BA Psych. Masters Counselling Psychology,RCC
I specialize in child development 0-6 & can support people in all aspects of parenting challenges & care, including setting limits, transitions, regressions & discipline.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H1
Online in Abbotsford, BC
Inspiring Change Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC)
Parenting is one of the most meaningful things a person can do — and one of the most disorienting. Whether you're struggling with a child's behavior, navigating a major family transition, managing co-parenting conflict, or simply feeling like you're constantly falling short, therapy can help you find more confidence and clarity in your role. We'll look at what's happening beneath the surface of the hard moments and build practical strategies that actually fit your family.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Abbotsford, BC V2S 7S9
Online in Abbotsford, BC
Aaron Chin
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MA, RCC
When working with parenting, I like to start with some mindfulness around the issue to gain a deeper understanding of the experience, from here there are many options, and I rely of the client's wisdom to guide me.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Abbotsford, BC
Online in Abbotsford, BC
Mr. Paul Bains
Therapist, B.Sc., M.A., RCC
Struggling with parenting your child or teen or adult child? Unsure what to do with a child/teen who won't listen to you? Do you feel stressed and busy that it feels impossible to help yourself or your children? Are you struggling with a child/teen/adult child with alcohol and drug issues, addiction to video games, lack of motivation for school work or getting a job etc.? Get the support and help you need now. Learn tools, ways to communicate, resolve conflicts and motivate yourself and your children.
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Abbotsford, BC
Online in Abbotsford, BC
Chris Russell
Counsellor/Therapist, BA Psych, high honours, RCC
I am an excellent parent, and have done family therapy throughout my thirty year career in offer people mental health and emotional healing. If possible I like to bring families together to discuss struggles, communication and change.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Abbotsford, BC
Online in Abbotsford, BC
Abbotsford is a Fraser Valley city bordering Washington state with a character shaped by its strong Mennonite and evangelical Christian heritage, a large Punjabi Sikh community that has made it home to one of Canada's most prominent South Asian populations outside the Vancouver core, and a rapidly growing suburban economy that has attracted families priced out of Metro Vancouver. University of the Fraser Valley offers psychology and counselling programs that contribute to the local mental health workforce, and Fraser Health provides public mental health services to the region. Mental health stigma has historically been significant in some of Abbotsford's religious and cultural communities, and faith-integrated therapy and culturally competent care—particularly for South Asian clients—are important considerations in the local landscape. Common therapy concerns include intergenerational family conflict, cultural identity, anxiety, economic stress, and the adjustment challenges of a community navigating the tension between traditional roots and rapid modern growth.
Parenting therapists in Abbotsford, BC Statistics
Parenting therapists in Abbotsford, BC average 13 years of experience and charge around $158 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (59%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (57%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$158
Accept insurance
70%
Offer sliding scale
60%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 57% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 49% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 44% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 44% | Narrative Therapy |
| 41% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 66% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 40% | Christian |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Persons with Disabilities |