Parenting therapists in Merced, CA
Browse Parenting therapists in Merced, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Chris 'Bucky' Bateman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Parenting puts enormous pressure on even the strongest relationships. Disagreements about discipline, different parenting styles, and the sheer exhaustion of raising children can quietly erode connection between partners. We help parents get on the same page, communicate more effectively, and strengthen both their partnership and their family dynamic — so the whole family benefits.
21 Years Experience
Online in Merced, CA
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We help parents develop effective, connected parenting strategies that reduce power struggles and strengthen attachment. Support is practical, compassionate, and tailored to your family.
20 Years Experience
Online in Merced, CA
Foothills Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, ACSW
We know that parenting is hard. Many of our therapists are in the thick of it with you. We are going to be offering parenting groups in early 2026 to help find support and guidance as you navigate parenting in this ever changing world.
8 Years Experience
Online in Merced, CA
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
Online in Merced, CA
G. Roman Gupta, LCSW
Therapist, LCSW
I have been practicing for almost 20 years and I have a strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally aware, LGBTQ+ affirmative, sex positive, kink positive, poly affirming, feminist perspective. I have trained and practiced in a variety of treatment methods that offer us a variety of ways to meet your goals whether as an individual, couple, or family.
18 Years Experience
Online in Merced, CA
Parenting therapists in Merced, CA Statistics
Parenting therapists in Merced, 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 |