Parenting therapists in Lakeland, FL
Browse Parenting therapists in Lakeland, 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 in Lakeland, FL 33813
Online in Lakeland, FL
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Dr. John E. N. Daniel
Marriage and Family Therapist, EdD; EdS; MA; MA; LCMFT#0404011018; BCCLC#0131
Parenting has become a very complex skill in today's postmodern culture. I utilize a combination of psychoeducational therapy and parental coaching in my therapeutic approach. At the core, parental skill development is a highly contextual experience that incorporates thorough family systems assessment. I also take into account a plethora of multicultural variables before embarking on a treatment plan.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lakeland, FL
Online in Lakeland, FL
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Marcy Miller
Pre-Licensed Professional, Ph.D.
Parenting can be deeply meaningful and, at times, incredibly challenging. Many parents find themselves navigating daily struggles around communication, boundaries, emotional outbursts, or feeling unsure how best to support their child while also managing their own stress.
In therapy, we’ll look at both what’s happening in the moment and the deeper relational patterns shaping those interactions. Children’s behaviors, and our responses to them, often carry important emotional signals about needs for connection, structure, and understanding.
I draw from attachment-based and emotionally focused approaches to help parents respond with greater clarity and intention. Together, we’ll work to strengthen communication, build effective and sustainable strategies, and create a family environment that supports both connection and stability. When helpful, I also support co-parenting relationships, with an emphasis on reducing conflict and fostering collaboration.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lakeland, FL
Online in Lakeland, FL
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Dr. Kelsi Clayson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet emotionally demanding roles a person can take on. No matter how much you love your child, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or even exhausted by the weight of responsibility. Maybe you struggle with patience, feel guilt over not being the "perfect" parent, or second-guess your decisions. Perhaps you're navigating a tough stage—tantrums, teenage rebellion, or parenting through big life transitions—and you just want to feel more confident in how you show up for your child.
The truth is, there is no perfect way to parent—only a way that works best for you and your family. Together, we will explore the challenges you’re facing, strengthen your ability to set boundaries with love, and help you trust your instincts as a parent. You don’t have to do this alone. With support, self-compassion, and the right tools, parenting can feel less overwhelming and more aligned with the kind of connection and guidance you want to provide for your child.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lakeland, FL
Online in Lakeland, FL
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Nicole Lucente
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, NCC
The journey of parenting can be challenging. To further complicate it, we sometimes unintentionally bring our own issues to the parenting dynamic. Whether you are a first time parent, a parent with a unique child or situation, or simply finding yourself needing support during a transition, I can help you through the counseling process.
13 Years Experience
Online in Lakeland, FL (Online Only)
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April Bieber
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMHC, CPC, LCPC, LMHC, LPC, LPC-MHS, QS (FL)
Parenting is rewarding — and incredibly hard. I support parents through the emotional ups and downs of raising children, offering tools to strengthen connection, set healthy boundaries, and reduce stress.
17 Years Experience
Online in Lakeland, FL (Online Only)
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Dr. Le’ Isaac Gardner Msc.D. CTHT ORDM
Hypnotherapist, Doctorate in Metaphysical Science, MSc.D. Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist CTHT
As a father of seven, I have a unique insight to being a parent. I use my personal experience as well as the tools that I have gathered over the years to guide clients to be better parents.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lakeland, FL
Online in Lakeland, FL
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Dr. Crystal Hollenbeck
Counselor/Therapist, EdD, LMHC, CST, CSAT, EMDR
I developed a Family Structure Plan to help you navigate parenting with purpose and peace.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Lakeland, FL
Online in Lakeland, FL
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Nancy Witter
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHCS
I specialize in supporting parents as they navigate the challenges of raising children and strengthening family relationships. Parenting can bring incredible joy, but it can also feel overwhelming when facing behavioral concerns, emotional struggles, communication challenges, or uncertainty about the best way to support your child. Therapy can provide a safe space to explore parenting strategies, better understand your child’s needs, strengthen connection, and build confidence in your role as a parent. My goal is to offer guidance, encouragement, and practical tools to help families create healthier, more positive relationships.
18 Years Experience
Online in Lakeland, FL (Online Only)
Lakeland is a central Florida city between Tampa and Orlando in Polk County, home to Florida Southern College—notable for its large collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture—and serving as a significant logistics and distribution hub where Amazon, Publix, and other large employers have major operations, with a mental health landscape shaped by the economic pressures of both industrial work and rapidly rising costs of living in Florida's growing central corridor. The city has a diverse population with significant Black and Latino communities, and Lakeland Regional Health's behavioral health programs serve the community alongside a private therapy sector. The area's geography between two major metro areas means residents can access the larger therapy markets of Tampa and Orlando for more specialist care. Common therapy concerns include economic and workplace stress in a logistics and distribution economy, anxiety, family and relationship difficulties, and the mental health challenges of a rapidly growing central Florida city where housing costs are outpacing wages for many working residents.
Parenting therapists in Lakeland, FL Statistics
Parenting therapists in Lakeland, FL average 17 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (41%), and Family Systems Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 40% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 41% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 33% | Men |
| 33% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Christian |
| 27% | Hispanic / Latino |