Parenting therapists in Rancho Penasquitos, California CA
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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 Rancho Penasquitos, CA California (Online Only)
Parenting
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Parenting is among the most emotionally demanding roles a nervous system can navigate — requiring simultaneous patience, attunement, boundary-setting, and emotional availability, often while running on empty.
Neurofeedback trains the brain's regulatory systems toward greater calm and emotional flexibility — reducing reactivity, improving frustration tolerance, and restoring the neurological bandwidth that chronic stress depletes. Parents who regulate better, parent better — and that ripples directly into their children's developing nervous systems.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Penasquitos, CA
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 Near Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California
Parenting
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
We specialize in supporting parents through the emotional challenges of the postpartum period. Therapy offers validation, relief, and tools during this vulnerable season.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California
Parenting
Integrated Mental Wellness
Psychologist, Ph.D, Integrated Medical Mental Health Clinician, Licensed Psychologist
We assist parents with understanding the temperament and behavior of the child and in developing strategies for effective communication and discipline.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California
Parenting
Dr Pamela Helen Polcyn
Marriage and Family Therapist, Phd, MFT
Parenting the children that we love can be challenging, confusing and aggravating at times. There are many successful intervention that can assist you in making the process easier and more productive.
35 Years Experience
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California (Online Only)
Parenting
Amy Price, AMP Family Therapy Inc.
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Parenting is such a gift. It is also tremendously difficult and has different challenges than our parents had. I like to encourage parents to be the leaders, nurturers and boundary-holders they can be for their kids. Kids need, desire and benefit greatly from parenting that communicates incredible love and boundaries. Let me help you see how that is possible. I can also provide access to the Prepare-Enrich Parenting Assessment, which provides insight for the married couple parenting their own kids or the blended family's children. This can help enhance family communication, reduce parenting stress, and address child behavior concerns, while keeping the couple at the center.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, 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 Rancho Penasquitos, CA California (Online Only)
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 Near Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California
Parenting
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 Near Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Online in Rancho Penasquitos, CA California
Parenting therapists in Rancho Penasquitos, California Statistics
Parenting therapists in Rancho Penasquitos, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Family Systems Therapy (48%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (44%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
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
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Teen |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 30% | Christian |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |