Parenting therapists in Elizabeth City, NC
Browse Parenting therapists in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Parenting
Christopher McDowell, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
I have extensive experience providing parent coaching given my experience in treating children and adolescents. I have been providing parent coaching for over twenty years. I initially provided these services as a clinical coordinator to foster parents who were caring for children with significant medical and mental health struggles, and I have continued this work as a psychotherapist.
14 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth City, NC
Parenting
Candace Plattor
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Adler University
If the addict in the family is an adult child, often the parents have to learn new parenting skills so that everyone can benefit from recovery.
35 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth City, NC (Online Only)
Parenting
Taylor's Touch Of Clarity Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
We support parents in navigating the challenges of raising children while maintaining balance and confidence in their role. Our approach focuses on strengthening communication, setting effective boundaries, and developing consistent, practical parenting strategies. We address concerns such as behavior management, emotional regulation, co-parenting, and adjusting to different developmental stages. Through personalized guidance and support, parents are empowered to build stronger connections with their children, reduce stress, and create a more structured and nurturing home environment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth City, NC (Online Only)
Parenting
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting
Psychologist, Ph.D
Whether you’re parenting a neurodivergent kiddo, navigating co-parenting stress, or just trying not to repeat old patterns, we’re here. We support parents in building stronger, more connected relationships with their children — while also giving space for your needs, struggles, and healing.
8 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth City, NC
Parenting
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Parenting is often talked about in simplified ways—but in reality, it’s layered, demanding, and constantly evolving. Whether you’re parenting on your own, co-parenting, or parenting within a partnership, it can bring up questions about how you show up, what your child needs, and how to stay grounded in the middle of everything else you’re carrying. Cultural expectations around parenting can add even more pressure—what it should look like, how children should behave, and what it means to be a “good” parent—often without accounting for the realities families are actually living in.
For those navigating co-parenting, the dynamics can be especially complex. Some families operate collaboratively, leaning on each other for shared support and consistency. Others are navigating more strained dynamics, including parallel parenting—where parents function separately with limited coordination. While this can sometimes reduce direct conflict, it often requires ongoing adjustment, especially for children moving between environments, and can leave parents carrying more of the logistical and emotional load.
At Nour Counseling, we support parents in building approaches that feel grounded, intentional, and sustainable. We offer psychoeducation on attachment, child development, and relational dynamics so you can better understand what’s happening beneath behaviors—both your child’s and your own. We also work with you on communication, boundaries, emotional regulation, and creating structures that actually fit your family system. This is not about perfection—it’s about helping you parent in a way that feels more aligned, more supported, and more connected to both your child and yourself.
9 Years Experience
Online in Elizabeth City, NC (Online Only)
Parenting therapists in Elizabeth City, NC Statistics
Parenting therapists in Elizabeth City, NC average 19 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Family Systems Therapy (41%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
34%
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
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Teen |
| 52% | Senior |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 36% | Men |
| 33% | LGBTQ+ |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Black / African American |