Parenting therapists in Berkeley, California CA
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Dr. Fernando Castrillon
Psychologist, Psy.D.
There are few more challenging endeavors than that of being a parent. As we delve into any parenting difficulties you may have, we will also bear in mind the larger social context in which parenting and child-rearing occurs in, so as to move forward effectively.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in Berkeley, CA 94709
Online in Berkeley, CA California
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KT Glusac
Counselor/Therapist, AMFT, APCC
I find great joy in supporting parents as they navigate the complexity of raising children. Whether you are facing challenges in communication, discipline, or balancing your own needs with your child’s, I provide a compassionate, relational space. My background as a birth worker also informs my understanding of family systems and the transitions of parenthood.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Berkeley, CA
Online in Berkeley, CA California
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Laurie Gulutzan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I have worked as a parent educator and I am trained in Triple P Positive Parenting. I have also worked with parents throughout the life span in addressing challenges of parenting children of all ages.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in Berkeley, CA 94705
Online in Berkeley, CA California
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John Jakubowski
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT MACP LPCC
Parenting is every word you can imagine, but clients very rarely want to discuss how well their kids are doing. In working with children and being a parent, I know first hand the stressors and trials of parenting. My special sauce is teaching you how to communicate with your child so they listen, and teach you how to listen so you can communicate. Learn to recognize triggers and move through into the world soothed, secure and safe.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Berkeley, CA
Online in Berkeley, CA California
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Sarah Wagner LMFT Corp
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Parenting can activate some of our deepest hopes—and our deepest triggers. I support parents who want to respond to their children with greater calm, connection, and confidence. Using attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and developmental models, we explore how your own early experiences may shape present parenting patterns.
Together, we work with the parts of you that feel overwhelmed, reactive, guilty, or unsure, while strengthening your capacity for steady, attuned leadership. The goal is not perfection, but secure attachment—helping your child feel safe, seen, and supported while you feel grounded and empowered.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Berkeley, CA
Online in Berkeley, CA California
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Shohreh ("Sho-ray") Schmuecker
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Parenting can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles in life. Whether you are navigating the ups and downs of raising young children, managing the complexities of teen years, or adjusting to your relationship with adult children, it is natural to feel overwhelmed or uncertain at times.
As an empathetic counselor, I offer a supportive space to help you develop effective communication skills, set healthy boundaries, and build stronger connections with your children at every stage of life. Together, we can explore strategies to manage stress, foster positive relationships, and nurture your family’s well-being.
If you are seeking guidance to feel more confident and empowered in your parenting journey, please reach out.
12 Years Experience
Online in Berkeley, CA California (Online Only)
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Anders Greenwood
Psychologist, Psy.D, Ph.D.
I enjoy helping clients accept and like themselves, organize around strengths, achieve greater emotional presence, think clearly, and let go of shame, guilt and old habits of emotional survival. I believe therapy should lead to better decisions, as well as improved quality of life and relationships.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Berkeley, CA
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Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I work with parents who feel overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to support their children, focusing on attachment, communication, and realistic, compassionate parenting strategies.
0 Years Experience
Online in Berkeley, CA California (Online Only)
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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 Berkeley, CA California (Online Only)
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Heidi Hartston
Psychologist, PhD
Parenting can be an overwhelming job, navigating IEPs, advocating for children with disabilities and finding the right resources, emotionally regulating yourself and helping your child as they struggle, and managing family and sibling conflict. There is a journey of self-development that accompanies parenting at each stage. Therapy involves working collaboratively to help you reduce parenting stress, maintain your relationship and be a strong and loving resource for your children. I combine insightful, caring depth work with effective, evidence based techniques to help you establish balance, calm and happiness even in challenging situations.
35 Years Experience
Online in Berkeley, CA California (Online Only)
Berkeley is home to the University of California, Berkeley—one of the world's great public research universities—and has a progressive, intellectually vibrant character and a community culture that is among the most therapy-positive in the United States, with an unusually high density of licensed therapists relative to population. The university's health services include counseling for enrolled students, and the academic and activist culture of Berkeley creates specific mental health pressures around perfectionism, imposter syndrome, political engagement, and the burnout of sustained social activism. The city's housing market is among the most expensive in the country, and financial precarity is a significant stressor for students, artists, and workers who value Berkeley but struggle to afford it. Common therapy concerns include academic stress, activist burnout, identity and social justice, anxiety, depression, and the complex emotional experience of living in a place with deeply held ideals about equity alongside the daily reality of inequality.
Parenting therapists in Berkeley, California Statistics
Parenting therapists in Berkeley, California average 17 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Family Systems Therapy (49%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (46%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Teen |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 37% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 32% | Christian |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |