Parenting therapists in Lake Wales, FL
Browse Parenting therapists in Lake Wales, Florida. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Parenting
New Directions Counseling Center LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, ALL LMHC--Carrie Cook , Kim Favaro, Nicole Petry , Kristin Schwartz, Alina Ghitea 8636065922.
Parenting can be both rewarding and challenging, often bringing stress, uncertainty, and emotional fatigue. Counseling supports parents in developing healthy boundaries, communication skills, and confidence in their parenting role.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lake Wales, FL
Online in Lake Wales, FL
Parenting
Michele Rosa Kratochvil
Counselor/Therapist, MA,LMHC,NCC,LMT
Parenting is a challenge for sure. Striving to be a better parent and learning what our children need from us can be overwhelming at times. Gain the support you need to help your kids.
28 Years Experience
Online in Lake Wales, FL (Online Only)
Parenting
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
Parenting: The Ultimate Systemic Challenge
Moving from Survival to Connection
Parenting is perhaps the most profound "attachment laboratory" we will ever enter. It has the power to bring up our greatest joys and our deepest "ghosts" from the past. In my practice, I move beyond standard "behavioral tips" to help parents understand the relational system at play. Whether you are navigating the "toddler years," the "teen years," or the complex transition into adult-child relationships, I provide a space to parent with intention rather than reactivity.
Navigating the Modern Parenting System
Today’s parents are facing unprecedented levels of burnout and overwhelmed by "expert" advice. We work together to find your voice in the noise, addressing:
The "Parental Melt Down": Understanding the neurobiology of why we "flip our lids" and learning somatic tools to stay within your Window of Tolerance when your child is out of theirs.
Neurodivergent Parenting: Providing specialized support for parents of neurodivergent children, or for neurodivergent parents themselves, navigating sensory overstimulation and executive functioning demands.
The Cycle of Rejection Sensitivity: Addressing how our own childhood wounds can make a child’s natural independence feel like a personal rejection.
A Research-Backed, Heart-Centered Approach
With over 20 years of experience and a PhD in Child and Family Studies, I integrate high-level theory with practical, everyday application:
Attachment-Based Parenting: Using Attachment Theory to move away from "power struggles" and toward a secure base where your child feels seen, safe, and soothed.
Systems Theory & Family Dynamics: We look at the "hidden" roles everyone plays in the family. How does the stress in the marriage, the workplace, or the social system impact the child’s behavior?
Parenting through Transition: Supporting families through the "big shifts"—divorce, moving, new siblings, or spiritual deconstruction—ensuring the family bond remains resilient.
Supporting the "Helper" Parent
I have a deep commitment to working with therapists and pastors as parents. It is uniquely difficult to hold space for others all day and then come home to the raw, unfiltered demands of a family. I provide a confidential sanctuary where you can take off the "expert" hat and find the support you need to be the parent you want to be.
21 Years Experience
Online in Lake Wales, FL (Online Only)
Parenting
Mr. Mark A Martinez
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LMHC
Having successfully raised five children to adulthood, I offer some enhanced insight to the struggles which are always a part of parenting.
14 Years Experience
Online in Lake Wales, FL
Parenting therapists in Lake Wales, FL Statistics
Parenting therapists in Lake Wales, FL average 18 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Family Systems Therapy (39%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (38%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 40% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 34% | Men |
| 33% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Christian |
| 26% | Hispanic / Latino |