Parenting therapists in San Diego, California CA
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Parenting
Jennifer Warkentin
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Raising humans can be tough work! No matter the age or stage of development, there can be challenges in parenting. This is especially difficult if you're parenting a child who is neurodivergent or who has disabilities. Sometimes parents cannot agree on effective strategies. As a parenting expert, I can offer some insight on managing disruptive behaviors and raising emotionally mature kids.
18 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Parenting
Azmaira Maker, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience and received my Ph.D. from University of Michigan in both the child and adult tracks. For all children and adolescents we integrate parenting sessions for feedback, parent guidance, coaching, and recommendations. We offer in-home services if needed and appropriate. Parents are a vital part of the therapeutic process and our hope is to collaborate closely with parents in a team approach. We also offer specialized PCIT and Positive Parenting services.
28 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92130
Online in San Diego, CA California
Parenting
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
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92037
Online in San Diego, CA California
Parenting
Mary Karlan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Work
Blended families, single-parent families, same sex parents, are all very common today, Sometimes parents need help in navigating complicated situations that arise. As a mother and step mother to nine children, When treating families, I draw on my personal experience as well as my professional knowledge.
14 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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Laura Fleming
Pre-Licensed Professional, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Parenting is one of the most meaningful and demanding roles a person can take on. I work with parents who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, suffering from relentless "mom guilt," or unsure if they’re doing “enough.” I believe that supporting parents is one of the most powerful ways to shape resilient, healthy children. Through emotionally focused and evidence-based work, I help parents care for themselves, clarify their values, strengthen their relationships, and create healthier patterns that positively impact themselves and their children.
2 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
Parenting
Dr. Tracy Mallett
Psychologist, Psy.D., L.M.F.T., Licensed Psychologist
Parenting is both deeply rewarding and incredibly challenging. Even the most loving parents can feel overwhelmed, unsure, or discouraged when their child’s needs or behaviors seem difficult to manage. I specialize in helping parents understand the “why” behind their child’s emotions and behaviors, develop effective communication and discipline strategies, and restore a sense of confidence and calm within the family.
My work with parents often focuses on navigating developmental changes, improving parent–child relationships, and managing challenges such as anxiety, defiance, emotional regulation difficulties, and family transitions. For parents raising children with unique emotional or behavioral needs, therapy offers tools for setting appropriate limits while maintaining empathy and connection.
When co-parenting after divorce or separation, I provide structured support to help parents maintain consistency, reduce conflict, and protect children from adult stressors. I also assist foster, adoptive, and blended families as they navigate attachment and identity issues that can surface throughout a child’s development.
Grounded in cognitive-behavioral and family systems approaches, sessions focus on increasing emotional awareness, enhancing communication, and promoting a calmer, more connected family environment. My goal is to help parents feel equipped, supported, and empowered to raise resilient, emotionally secure children—while also caring for themselves in the process.
22 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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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
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92102
Online in San Diego, CA California
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Matthew Weisskopf
Psychologist, PhD
I can assist the client with learning important, parenting skills that can improve their ability to parent and interact with their children.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in San Diego, CA California
Parenting
Su Boudreau, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
Parenting can be a challenging task no matter the age of the child. Often, I have seen clients with parenting dilemmas with their adult children. Although the style of parenting tasks might look a little different between the minor and adult children, the principles of parenting education/skills are similar. Parents tend to fall into the pitfall of sacrificing too much of themselves or not knowing what is the right or best thing to do for their children's development as they focus on meeting children's requested needs. With the right professional help, there are ways to provide for the children's needs safely while cultivating healthy, respectful, and sustainable parent-child relationships.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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Madelyn Alvarez
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Parenting can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when children are facing emotional or behavioral struggles. I partner with parents to provide guidance, tools, and support for navigating tough moments, strengthening family communication, and creating a calmer home environment. Together, we work toward fostering connection, resilience, and growth for both you and your child.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92037
Online in San Diego, CA California
Parenting
A Place of Growth
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We do provide therapy to children 0-5 years of age as well as children up to 17 years old and will provide parenting sessions in conjunction with therapy or standalone if needed.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in San Diego, CA California
Parenting
Amy @ Inner Nature Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
As a parent of two boys, ages 8 and 12, I have a wealth of personal experience in additional to my professional experience supporting parents from TTC, pregnancy, postpartum, all the way through parenting teenagers. I'm well-versed in developmental stages and practical interventions to support parents not only with "parenting," but also with the experience of "parenthood" - reminding you that you are a whole person, not just a parent!
13 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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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 San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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 San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
San Diego's identity as a major military and biotech hub creates dual demand for therapists specializing in veteran trauma and PTSD on one hand, and the high-functioning anxiety and burnout of the life sciences industry on the other. The city's large active-duty population at Naval Base San Diego and Camp Pendleton means therapists with military specialty training are consistently sought after, and many practices are specifically oriented toward service members and their families. San Diego's border location and large Latino population drive demand for bilingual therapists and culturally affirming care for immigrant and mixed-status families. Scripps Health and UC San Diego Health provide institutional mental health anchors across the county.
Parenting therapists in San Diego, California Statistics
Parenting therapists in San Diego, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Family Systems Therapy (49%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (43%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 67% | Teen |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 29% | Christian |