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Wellington, Florida therapist: Monica Buttafava, counselor/therapist
Parenting

Monica Buttafava

Counselor/Therapist, M.S., LMHC
No parent is perfect, and parenting can be an exhausting and challenging job, although rewarding and fulfilling at the same time. Parent-child relationships have a powerful impact on a child's emotional well-being and self-regulating behavior, problem-solving, and creation of healthy social connections. Parents can empower their children to succeed in life by offering predictable care, being sensitive to their needs, and being emotionally responsive to their affects. Professional therapists may help parents navigate conflicts and learn how to use strategies to improve their understanding and balance.  
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm City, FL
Online in Palm City, Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida therapist: Dr. David Ransen, marriage and family therapist
Parenting

Dr. David Ransen

Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CHt
Parents with challenging kids generally have no need of conventional therapy. Instead, they need only to better understand that kids think, feel, and behave very differently from adults. In a very short time, parents who learn how best to encourage good behavior and discourage bad behavior see remarkable and lasting changes in their kids' behavior. One simple lesson is among the most powerful: Praise, gratitude and reward for good behavior work wonders, but punishment is neither needed nor helpful. Kids learn just two lessons from punishment. First, they learn to be angry and resentful of whomever punished them. Second, they learn to be more and more clever and sneaky, so that they can continue misbehaving without getting caught. Parents who learn these simple effects of reward and punishment see almost immediate positive changes in their kids' behavior. These changes make kids happier, and dramatically lower the risks of drug use, teen pregnancy, poor grades, and early-morning calls from kids in jail.  
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palm City, FL
Online in Palm City, Florida
Media, Pennsylvania therapist: Linda Friedman, psychologist
Parenting

Linda Friedman

Psychologist, Psy.D.
I understand the profound impact a child's challenging behavior can have on the entire family. It strains parental relationships and takes an emotional toll on daily interactions with your child. The journey might feel overwhelming, but there is hope! As a nationally certified provider of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), I specialize in bringing about transformative changes in children's behaviors, turning family dynamics from stress-ridden to harmonious. I’m committed to assisting families facing challenges such as tantrums, oppositionality, defiance, and aggression. What sets PCIT apart is its proven effectiveness, backed by over 30 years of research. It's not just a treatment; it's a powerful solution designed for children grappling with behavioral and emotional difficulties. The "secret sauce" lies in the live coaching sessions, where I’ll support you, implementing PCIT tools in real-time. The in the moment feedback empowers parents to quickly master skills that results in tangible improvements in their child's behavior. Break free from the cycle of stress and tears! Contact me today for a free consult to explore how the PCIT program can bring lasting positive changes and a happier, healthier family life!  
20 Years Experience
Online in Palm City, Florida
Burnsville, Minnesota therapist: Best Hope Counseling, marriage and family therapist
Parenting

Best Hope Counseling

Marriage and Family Therapist, Larry Baumgartner, LMFT
SOLUTIONS for Parenting in Minnesota & Florida. As a fellow parent of 3 adults, I know raising kids can be a challenge. From newborns to adults, we will always be their parents. It is a role I cherish to the nth degree. Parenting is one of the greatest "jobs" in the world yet can also be one of the toughest. Each child is different, so crafting the correct way to raise Junior might not be the best for Suzie. Unfortunately there is not a book about how to correctly parent our children. As parents we want the best for our kids, ALWAYS. But, how do we show unconditional love, support, protect, communicate effectively, care, praise, encourage, set boundaries, discipline, provide, be a good role model, show compassion and guidance, focus, nurture and trust throughout the years? What type of parent do you and/or fellow parent want to be? Are you two on the same page? Those kids are not getting any younger. Contact me today and let's talk SOLUTIONS!  
9 Years Experience
Online in Palm City, Florida
Chapel Hill, North Carolina therapist: Jennifer Plumb Vilardaga, PhD, psychologist
Parenting

Jennifer Plumb Vilardaga, PhD

Psychologist, PhD
I love working with parents to manage their stress about being a parent, whether parenting small children and teens or improving relationships with emerging adult and fully grown adult children. Being a parent is a challenge for most of us, particularly those managing multiple life roles (such as paid work, home management, schooling, and other relationships). I am not an expert in WHAT you should do to parent your children well; I am an expert in helping you figure out HOW you want to be as a parent and empower you to seek additional support and resources that might help you achieve your goals. I can help you clear the fog to determine your inner compass for what matters to you most, and hopefully you will find ways to find balance, show up with your children in ways that are important to you, and be the best you you can be as you parent. If you need higher intensity resources for parent-child interactions or higher level skills for managing your child's very difficult behavior, I can help you figure out how and where you might succeed in bringing those specialty services to help your family.  
11 Years Experience
Online in Palm City, Florida