Parenting therapists in Pleasanton, CA
Browse Parenting therapists in Pleasanton, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Ever After Individual and Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Parenting is rewarding but also incredibly challenging, especially when children struggle with emotional or behavioral issues. We provide guidance, strategies, and support to help parents strengthen their relationships with their children while fostering healthy family dynamics.
17 Years Experience
Online in Pleasanton, CA (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 Pleasanton, CA (Online Only)
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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
In-Person Near Pleasanton, CA
Online in Pleasanton, CA
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LAH Therapy Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., LMFT, CAS, EMDR-2
I work with parents to improve communication and understanding of parenting issues. How to be an effective parent and role model for children and teens.
37 Years Experience
Online in Pleasanton, CA (Online Only)
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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 Pleasanton, CA
Online in Pleasanton, CA
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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 Pleasanton, CA
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J. Rosalyn Diehl
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPPC, LPC
Parenting can be rewarding, but it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and full of self-doubt. Whether you're navigating behavioral challenges, co-parenting difficulties, family transitions, or the everyday stress of raising children, therapy can provide support and practical guidance. Together, we'll explore what's working, identify areas of struggle, and develop strategies to help you feel more confident, connected, and effective in your role as a parent while maintaining your own emotional well-being.
12 Years Experience
Online in Pleasanton, CA (Online Only)
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Rubino Counseling Services
Therapist, PhD, MA
While I work with adults and couples, I specialize in treating children and teenagers. I treat children and teenagers who are dealing with depression, who are suicidal, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, cutting, bipolar to name a few issues. I also work with high conflict divorces.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pleasanton, CA
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Samantha Schaefer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
Parenting can be both beautiful and overwhelming—especially when you’re stretched thin or unsure how to help your child thrive. I help parents find steadiness, strengthen connection, and rediscover confidence in their role, even when things feel messy.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pleasanton, CA
Online in Pleasanton, CA
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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 Pleasanton, CA (Online Only)
Parenting therapists in Pleasanton, CA Statistics
Parenting therapists in Pleasanton, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Family Systems Therapy (46%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (45%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 67% | Teen |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 32% | Christian |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |