Parenting therapists in Barstow, CA
Browse Parenting therapists in Barstow, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Parenting
Bridgit Serrano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
I specialize in supporting mothers who find that parenting has activated unexpected anxiety, irritability, or old emotional wounds. Early motherhood can intensify perfectionism, self-doubt, and reactivity — especially after a difficult birth experience or during postpartum adjustment. Rather than focusing solely on behavior strategies, we explore what may be happening in your nervous system and attachment patterns so you can parent from a place of steadiness rather than overwhelm. The goal is not to be a perfect parent, but a more regulated and present one.
11 Years Experience
Online in Barstow, CA (Online Only)
Parenting
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Parenting & Parent Coaching
Shifting from Reactivity to Grounded Leadership
Parenting in today’s complex, high-pressure environment is one of the most demanding leadership roles an adult can hold. When household stress escalates, it is easy for parent-child dynamics to fall into frustrating cycles of power struggles, emotional reactivity, or exhausted disengagement.
My approach to parent coaching is designed to help you replace anger, intimidation, and reactive discipline with calm, authoritative leadership. We focus on building a home environment rooted in mutual respect, clear boundaries, and emotional safety—allowing your children to develop true accountability and executive function while preserving your peace of mind.
Modern, Evidence-Based Parenting Strategies
Rather than relying on punitive measures that erode trust, we implement proven behavioral and relational frameworks tailored to your family's unique dynamics:
Positive Parenting & Relational Anchor: Establishing a strong, supportive bond with your child so that influence comes from connection and trust rather than fear or control.
Structured Behavior Management: Designing and implementing practical, reward-based behavior systems that incentivize positive choices, clarify expectations, and reduce daily friction.
Age-Appropriate Adaptations: Helping you adjust your parenting style as your children transition through key developmental stages—shifting from childhood management to adolescent mentorship.
Nervous System Co-Regulation: Teaching parents how to manage their own stress responses ("settling the biological alarm") during high-conflict moments, preventing emotional escalation in the household.
Complex Family Systems & Parent-Child Reunification
Beyond day-to-day behavior management, I bring specialized expertise to complex family transitions and structural disruptions:
Parent-Child Reunification: Drawing from my extensive background in family systems and forensic custody work, I guide families through the delicate process of healing and restoring relationships after a significant disruption, estrangement, or high-conflict period.
Co-Parenting Alignment: Helping divorced or separating parents establish functional, low-conflict co-parenting architecture that insulates children from adult friction and provides consistent expectations across both households.
Whether you are seeking to fine-tune your day-to-day parenting approach, navigate a challenging developmental phase, or rebuild a fractured relationship with your child, our work provides the practical tools and strategic clarity needed to cultivate a thriving family system.
26 Years Experience
Online in Barstow, CA
Parenting
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Parenting can be both meaningful and overwhelming, often bringing up stress, uncertainty, and strong emotional reactions. I work with parents to better understand their responses, communication patterns, and the dynamics within the family system. Therapy focuses on building clarity, improving connection, and creating a more stable and supportive environment for both parent and child.
9 Years Experience
Online in Barstow, CA
Parenting
Stephanie A. Carson
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.S., LMFT
Parenting is the hardest job you will ever do - and it doesn't come with a clear, concise instruction manual! By utilizing positive parenting techniques and attachment models, I assist parents in creating a healthy relationship with their children that is realistic and makes sense.
28 Years Experience
Online in Barstow, CA
Parenting
Lauren Chavis
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Parenting can bring enormous love alongside stress, self-doubt, frustration, and the feeling that you're never quite getting it right. I work with parents who want to better understand their own reactions, navigate challenging family dynamics, and find approaches to parenting that feel both effective and consistent with the kind of parent they want to be.
16 Years Experience
Online in Barstow, CA
Parenting therapists in Barstow, CA Statistics
Parenting therapists in Barstow, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $220 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Family Systems Therapy (45%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$220
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
53%
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
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 67% | Teen |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 29% | Black / African American |