Parenting therapists in Aptos, CA
Browse Parenting therapists in Aptos, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Parenting
Jennifer Canu
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Parenting is not for the faint of heart! It often brings up unexpected emotions, fears and our own childhood experiences-good and bad. Whether as an adjunct service to your child's service or part of your own therapy process, I use an attachment based model to help you explore and understand how your history and experiences shape parenting values and practices, increase understanding of developmental needs and expectations, and learn strategies to improve connection and relationship functioning.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aptos, CA
Online in Aptos, CA
Parenting
Greg Whittaker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
In addition to raising six children with my wife (and currently practicing on the grandchildren), I have taught dozens of parenting classes and read extensively on this subject. I get a great deal of satisfaction in helping parents become more effective at bonding with their children and creating a sense of order in their home. My main focus is on helping parents discipline their children with techniques that encourage their children learn to be responsible for their behavior so they can become happy and successful later in life.
39 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aptos, CA
Parenting
Robin Bates-Pualuan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
For some reason, kids don't come with instruction manuals. Even the best parents struggle sometimes and could benefit from an objective guide through the ambiguous world of parenting, where there are almost never clear-cut answers to the tough questions. By talking with a professional you can learn to parent in a way that respects all parties and aligns with your values.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aptos, CA
Online in Aptos, CA
Parenting
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Anytime we work with a child, we want to work with the parent, not because the parent might be doing something wrong, but because as a parent you have the single greatest influence in your child's life. Anything that goes from me to your child just is not nearly as effective as anything that goes from you to your child. So we partner with the parents and the child and utilize a collaborative plan.
8 Years Experience
Online in Aptos, CA (Online Only)
Parenting
Timothy Walker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Parenting is a lesson in contrast. High stress, high fulfillment, the answer to meaning and purpose and the question of ability and function. It can be lonely, isolating, and stressful. It can challenge the best of relationships. It forces us to redefine our sense of Self, and how we connect with others. Let's sort through it!
9 Years Experience
Online in Aptos, CA (Online Only)
Parenting
Kayzim Suárez-Reyes
Psychologist, PhD
As a mother of a 2 year-old, I know how important it is to recognize the needs and milestones of our children. I specialize in supporting parents through the complexities and challenges of raising children and adolescents through a developmentally informed, attachment-based lens, to help you move beyond reactive parenting to intentional, effective connection. Whether you are navigating behavioral issues, managing family stress, co-parenting challenges, or supporting a child with neurodevelopmental differences like ADHD or ASD, I provide practical strategies for enhancing communication, setting consistent boundaries, and fostering emotional intelligence. My goal is to empower you to feel more confident and capable in your parenting role, ultimately strengthening the resilience and well-being of your entire family system.
19 Years Experience
Online in Aptos, CA (Online Only)
Parenting
Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
Parenting is the toughest job we have, hands down. All parents need and deserve support.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Aptos, CA
Online in Aptos, CA
Parenting
Susanna La
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Being a parent is tough! You are constantly prioritizing the needs and demands of your little (or not so little) ones and don't often have time for yourself. Being a parent somehow can sometimes bring out our own unmet childhood needs (such as having emotionally unavailable parents ourselves) especially as we actively work to unlearn generational traumas. Perhaps you just need a safe space that's completely yours to just process life or to make space to fill your cup. Therapy with me can be the pause and reset you need to keep going.
13 Years Experience
Online in Aptos, CA (Online Only)
Parenting therapists in Aptos, CA Statistics
Parenting therapists in Aptos, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $219 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Family Systems Therapy (44%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$219
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 66% | Teen |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 30% | Christian |