Parenting therapists in Bridgeport, CT
Browse Parenting therapists in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Parenting
Linda Michlin Ludwig
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a parent and a grandparent. I am blessed to be in a loving marriage for fifty-three years. I think parenting is both one of the most gratifying of jobs, but also one of the most difficult. No one is a "perfect" parent. As we age many of us will have regrets about some of the ways we parented.
If you are a parent you will have your own unique concerns you will want to talk about. Let's explore what they are.
50 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeport, CT (Online Only)
Parenting
Kelley Hopkins-Alvarez
Licensed Professional Counselor, Couples Therapy, Affair & Betrayal Recovery, Certified Sex Therapy, Certified Discernment Counselor
As a Couples Therapist and Certified Discernment Counselor, I help partners thoughtfully consider whether to recommit to Couples Therapy, pursue a purposeful Healing Separation, or move toward divorce. When couples choose divorce, I may provide specialized Non-Adversarial Divorce Support focused on the emotional, relational, and behavioral aspects of the transition. I help partners manage emotionally charged impasses that may stall the divorce process, improve communication, and make more thoughtful decisions without serving as a mediator or providing legal advice. My work is developmentally informed and child-focused, helping partners understand how separation and divorce may affect children at different ages, as well as the adults involved. When ongoing co-parenting counseling is needed, I refer couples to an appropriate specialist.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Parenting
Jackie Roe
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help parents build confidence and connection while navigating the challenges of raising children. Together, we work on communication skills, emotional regulation, and practical strategies that support healthy family relationships and reduce stress at home.
8 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeport, CT (Online Only)
Parenting
Meghan McGinn
Psychologist, PhD
Sure, you and your partner knew parenting would have its challenges, but you were not quite prepared for how much of your energy it would take and how little you would have left for each other. Your relationship feels rocky in ways you never imagined, you are tired and overstimulated, and the additional mental load (do their clothes still fit? did I fill out that form? which brand of toasted oat cereal will they actually eat?) is soul-crushing. You may feel hesitant to add something else to your to do list, but couple therapy could be a key component of what pulls you out of that state of burnout. You need an experienced couple therapist to help you to feel heard and understood by your partner, to break out of unhelpful communication patterns, and to reclaim some of your time for your needs as an individual and as a couple.
13 Years Experience
Online in Bridgeport, CT (Online Only)
Parenting
Susan Lobosco Benner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
While I don't work with younger children, I delight in working with parents to identify challenges and patterns which may be contributing to a difficult dynamic at home. My approach is rooted in attachment and is reflective of a positive parenting perspective.
32 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Parenting
Michelle Peacock
Psychologist, PhD
Parenting is the most rewarding and challenging of roles in life. Parenting skills including how to help your children understand and regulate their emotions, teach clear expectations, and understand behavioral interventions is important to making a harmonious family life and be a successful parent.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Parenting
Chananya Abraham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
I work with parents who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to reach their children or adolescents. Together, we focus on understanding what is driving behaviors beneath the surface, strengthening emotional attunement, and establishing clear, consistent boundaries. My goal is to help parents lead with both warmth and authority, while helping children and teens feel secure, understood, and capable of growth.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Parenting
Shoreline Psychological
Psychologist, Psy.D.
We understand that parenting effectively does not necessarily come naturally to all. We work closely with parents who have a child being treated in our practice or are coming in on their own to hone their skills as parents, leading to supporting a child and family's growth, development and connectedness.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bridgeport, CT
Online in Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport is Connecticut's largest city and one of the starkest examples of urban poverty in one of America's wealthiest states, with high rates of crime, poverty, and persistent economic inequality that create significant and underserved mental health need across the population. The city's majority Black and Latino communities have been most affected by decades of deindustrialization and disinvestment, and access to the quality mental health care available in wealthier Connecticut communities remains difficult for many Bridgeport residents. Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, provides behavioral health services, and community mental health centers offer some publicly funded care. Common therapy concerns include trauma, depression, anxiety, family and relationship stress, and the chronic psychological toll of living in a community where economic precarity is widespread and systemic barriers to well-being are persistent.
Parenting therapists in Bridgeport, CT Statistics
Parenting therapists in Bridgeport, CT average 19 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Family Systems Therapy (46%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Teen |
| 58% | Senior |
| 35% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 35% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Black / African American |