Parenting therapists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PA
We are proud to feature top rated Parenting therapists in Philadelphia, PA. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Parenting
Dr. Alyson Nerenberg
Psychologist, Psy.D., CSAT
I am a clinical psychologist who is compassionate and dynamic with over 17 years in practice. I integrate philosophies from the medical, psychological and self-help communities in order to treat the whole person. Also, I am a positive person who focuses on my clients strengths to help them heal.
33 Years Experience
In-Person in Philadelphia, PA 19118
Parenting
Philadelphia Art Therapy Associates
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
If your child is struggling and you feel as though you tried everything in your parenting toolbox, you've come to the right place for help! Parenting is hard on a good day, and, to our chagrin, our kids were not born with an owner's manual. Our therapists love childhood and value parents! Our parent organization, the Child and Family Art Therapy Center.com, is renowned for its innovative, child-friendly therapy for children and adolescents. We always worked with parents! We provide therapy, training, and coaching to to help you manage parent-child conflict, communication issues, discipline and respect problems, family transitions, coping with medical illness and grief/loss, LGBTQ+ matters, and every other family situation under the sun. Our therapists offer that quiet, objective, and judgement-free place to vent your frustrations and fears. Together, we can help you process your strong feelings and then make a step by step plan to help your child and family get back on track.
30 Years Experience
In-Person in Philadelphia, PA 19103
Online in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parenting
Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver
Psychologist, Psy.D.
You’re trying to hold it all together—but you’re barely holding on.
You’re parenting in the middle of a storm: toxic ex, high-conflict divorce, emotional exhaustion, and burnout so deep it feels like you're running on fumes. You're juggling work, school pick-ups, court drama, and constant pressure to stay calm for your kids—when inside, you're falling apart.
You’re not failing. You’re just carrying way too much. And you don’t have to do this alone.
I’m Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver—a licensed psychologist, certified coach, and host of The Mama Shrink Podcast. I specialize in helping high-functioning, overwhelmed moms navigate the chaos of parallel parenting, toxic divorce, and midlife motherhood with strength, strategy, and support.
Whether you’re in the thick of post-separation abuse, experiencing parental alienation, managing a narcissistic co-parent, or feeling the grief of parenting alone after years of trying to “make it work,” I’m here to help you heal while parenting—because your kids need you, not a burned-out version of you.
🧠 I work with moms who are:
Navigating parallel parenting with a toxic or narcissistic ex
Experiencing parental alienation and emotional manipulation through the kids
Parenting alone after divorce or emotional abandonment
Trying to reconnect with themselves while raising teens
Grieving the loss of “normalcy” and stability in their parenting journey
Trying to enjoy their kids—but too overwhelmed, triggered, or emotionally fried to be present
You love your children deeply. But you’ve also lost yourself. That’s where I come in.
💼 How I support parenting at midlife:
Therapy (in Psypact states) for burnout, anxiety, and parenting under stress
High-level coaching for women in California, New York, and across the U.S.
Voxer coaching for real-time parenting and emotional support when the chaos hits
The Clarity Intensive – 90 minutes to unpack what’s happening and build a plan
Narcissistic Burnout Coaching – My signature private coaching for moms in high-conflict situations
The Mama Shrink Podcast – Real talk for moms healing while raising good humans
We’ll work on:
Learning how to parallel parent without getting pulled back into the drama
Supporting your children without sacrificing your sanity
Breaking cycles of people-pleasing and perfectionism
Healing your nervous system so you can actually enjoy motherhood again
Understanding trauma dynamics like gaslighting, DARVO, and manipulative parenting tactics
Protecting your kids emotionally, even when the system isn’t built to support you
Becoming the mom you want to be—even while navigating a war zone
📍 Therapy available in Psypact states
📍 Private coaching for high-functioning moms in California, New York, and nationwide
🎙️ Listen to The Mama Shrink Podcast for validation, strategy, and sisterhood through the hardest parenting seasons
You’re a good mom in a bad situation.
Let’s help you reclaim your peace, protect your kids, and become the strong, calm, present version of yourself again.
Your kids don’t need perfection. They need you—healed, whole, and still standing. Let’s get to work.
25 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Parenting
PhilaTherapy, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Having children can be challenging. PhilaTherapy, LLC. specializes in working with parents, families and children to address issues and work on strengthening your parenting skills and relationships with our children.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Philadelphia, PA 19102
Online in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parenting
Dr. Lindsay Perrin
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Becoming a parent is one of the biggest transitions in one's life and can be accompanied by many unexpected feelings. I strive to help new parents adjust to life with kids and to help parents with older kids navigate the complexities of more mature issues.
13 Years Experience
Online in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Online Only)
Parenting
Dr. Jeremy Frank
Psychologist, Ph.D., C.A.D.C.
As a parent of two teenagers, Dr. Jeremy Frank has expertise in the treatment of addiction and substance use among young and older adult children.
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Philadelphia, PA
Online in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parenting
Karolina Lazarov
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LBC, NCC, PMH-C
I focus on systemic approach to therapy in order to help parents to overcome their struggles related to parenting and family life.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Philadelphia, PA
Online in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy
Treatment Center, DSW, LCSW, BCD, CGP, FAAETS, TEP
Many of our team members are parents themselves and passionate about helping other parents be the best they can be. In the past we have even offered a special support group for parents. We also offer family sessions and family therapy when appropriate.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Philadelphia, PA
Online in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parenting
Maria T. Alonso, Ph.D.
Psychologist
Parenting is not for the faint of heart. In my work with parents, I focus on providing a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment to help them navigate the challenges of parenting in today’s world. I understand that parents face unique pressures and that children and adolescents today encounter complex issues, from social media influences to academic stress. I work closely with parents to use their creativity and imagination in finding engaging and meaningful ways to connect with and support their children. Whether it’s developing more engaging and impactful communication strategies or creating special bonding activities, I help parents explore approaches that resonate with their children and foster positive relationships. Additionally, I assist parents in addressing and healing their own childhood wounds, which can sometimes impact their parenting responses. By working through these personal challenges, parents can approach their roles with greater clarity and empathy, ultimately enhancing their ability to nurture and guide their children more successfully across each unique developmental stage.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Philadelphia, PA
Online in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parenting
Karina Suero
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Do you find that you don’t know you own kids? Do you find that being parent is not what they told you? Do you find the things you are doing with your intentions and your clearest mind are back fighting on you? Do you find that you cannot understand your kid and ? they tell you that everything is your fault? Do you find yourself at odds with your partner about how to handle a child with difficult behaviors or impulsivity or that has an eating disorder or self harming or is addicted to social media?
The multiplicity complexity of programs that your parents are facing today are unprecedented.
There is too much to address to fit in a blurb for all that’s going on for parents and it’s very unique to every single family.
I parent and a therapist and I can help you see what’s under your control and what’s not, how to communicate with your children and how to understand the situation from a developmental stage.
Contact me and let’s see if I can be of help.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Philadelphia, PA
Online in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania