Parenting therapists in Chowchilla, CA
Browse Parenting therapists in Chowchilla, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Parenting
Dr. Maxwell Rappoport
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Parenting can bring marked stress, uncertainty, and challenges that are difficult to navigate alone. I help parents better understand family dynamics, improve communication, set effective boundaries, and respond to their children with greater consistency and confidence while also making space for their own needs and well-being.
9 Years Experience
Online in Chowchilla, CA (Online Only)
Parenting
Matthew Bishop
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world, and it comes without a clear manual. Therapy can help parents manage stress, strengthen communication with their kids, and find strategies that support both structure and connection at home.
10 Years Experience
Online in Chowchilla, CA
Parenting
Create You Therapy Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I work with parents to strengthen communication, manage stress, and navigate the challenges of raising children at every stage. Therapy focuses on practical strategies, emotional support, and building healthier family dynamics grounded in understanding and connection.
27 Years Experience
Online in Chowchilla, CA
Parenting
Melissa Quinn Pollock
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Conscious parenting and support in life’s most important role is a necessity in the society to raise future of emotionally healthy, self-confident adults.
13 Years Experience
Online in Chowchilla, 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 Chowchilla, CA
Parenting therapists in Chowchilla, CA Statistics
Parenting therapists in Chowchilla, 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) (44%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$220
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 25% |
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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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 67% | Teen |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 30% | Christian |