Parenting therapists in North Wilkesboro, NC
Browse Parenting therapists in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Bobby Newell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP
I specialize in supporting parents who are feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or unsure how to handle challenging behaviors and emotional dynamics at home. Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and even the most capable parents can feel stuck at times. Together, we focus on practical strategies to improve communication, set clear and consistent boundaries, and respond to your child in a way that supports both their emotional development and your own well-being. My approach is collaborative, realistic, and grounded in helping you feel more confident, connected, and steady in your role as a parent.
27 Years Experience
Online in North Wilkesboro, NC
Beth Janis
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Being a parent is a tough. Regardless of the age of your child(ren), it can be easy to feel stuck or overwhelmed when trying to navigate the complexities of your child's development. It's common for parents to feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or exhausted, especially when trying to discover the best approaches for you and your family. In our sessions, we partner together to work through parenting challenges while gaining deeper understanding and compassion for both you and your child. We can build additional insights into the expectations you hold for yourself and your family, while uncovering how many of these beliefs may have been shaped by your own experiences and upbringing. Using your values to guide the way, our sessions focus on developing and tailoring parenting strategies that align with the type of relationship you want to foster with your child, and that can support greater cohesion, respect for your and your child's humanness, and increased connection.
8 Years Experience
Online in North Wilkesboro, NC
Keri Downs, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Keri Downs offers specialized parenting support and coaching to help parents navigate the challenges of raising children and adolescents. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Downs provides evidence-based guidance to empower parents with the tools and strategies they need to support their children’s mental health and development.
Dr. Downs’s approach to parenting support includes:
- Parent Coaching: Personalized coaching sessions to address specific parenting challenges and develop effective strategies for managing behavior, improving communication, and fostering a positive family environment.
- Parent Support Groups: Facilitated groups where parents can share experiences, gain insights, and receive support from Dr. Downs and other parents facing similar challenges.
- Behavior Management: Techniques to help parents manage their children’s behavior effectively, including positive reinforcement, setting boundaries, and implementing consistent consequences.
- Emotional Support: Guidance on how to support children’s emotional well-being, including strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and other emotional issues.
- Educational Resources: Providing parents with information and resources on child development, mental health, and effective parenting practices.
Dr. Downs’s parenting support is tailored to meet the unique needs of each family, ensuring personalized care that promotes healthy development and strong family relationships. She creates a supportive and empathetic environment where parents can feel confident in their parenting skills and strategies.
In addition to in-person sessions, Dr. Downs offers telehealth services in over 40 states, making it convenient for parents to access high-quality support from the comfort of their own homes. Her goal is to empower parents to create a nurturing and supportive environment for their children, fostering resilience and well-being for the entire family.
21 Years Experience
Online in North Wilkesboro, NC
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 North Wilkesboro, NC (Online Only)
Dr. Cathy E. Pickett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCA, CCTP, NCC
Parenting can be rewarding while also being stressful and overwhelming. I help parents navigate communication, discipline, boundaries, family dynamics, emotional regulation, and challenging behaviors. My goal is to help you develop practical parenting strategies while strengthening your relationship with your children. Some of the tools include implementing chore, behavior charts and sometimes with age appropriateness contracts with teenagers, with appropriate rewards and consequences.
12 Years Experience
Online in North Wilkesboro, NC
Parenting therapists in North Wilkesboro, NC Statistics
Parenting therapists in North Wilkesboro, NC average 18 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Family Systems Therapy (41%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
44%
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
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 31% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Teen |
| 53% | Senior |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 37% | Men |
| 34% | LGBTQ+ |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Black / African American |