Parenting therapists in West Columbia, South Carolina SC
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Parenting
Robin Wellington
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A, RYT-500, CTP, CSTFP
When working with parenting concerns, I support parents in navigating the challenges of raising children while staying connected to their own emotional well-being. Parenting can bring moments of joy as well as stress, self-doubt, and overwhelm. Together we explore family dynamics, build tools for responding to challenges with greater calm and clarity, and strengthen your ability to regulate your own nervous system—something that powerfully shapes the emotional environment your children grow up in. As parents develop greater awareness and steadiness, many find their relationships with their children become more connected, supportive, and resilient.
5 Years Experience
Online in West Columbia, SC South Carolina (Online Only)
Parenting
Philadelphia Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
One of the most important aspects of our work is affecting future generations. A couple’s ability to work well together directly touches their children in a profound way. After even a few months of work together we see couples feeling relief in their parenting together, their children feeling better because they feel better, and the whole family system living harmoniously together. Not only do we help couples develop intimacy, better understand one another, and breathe air and life into their relationship, but we facilitate this in their parenting styles as well.
And parenting is not for the faint of heart! We understand that the well-being of your children is unspeakably important to you and we’re also able to help you through developmental milestones, better understanding how to handle the inevitable rough spots presented to you as they grow.
If you’re in the process of divorcing, co-parenting can be one of the largest challenges. Your children give you the noblest reason to work on issues with your ex. Divorce doesn’t have to be traumatic for your kids, even if it has been for you and your partner. There are definite and concrete ways to support and guide your children through this difficult season. Being supported by a therapist can also provide a venue to safely air grievances and suss them out without fear that your fight will spill over into your parenting or ruin your week. Separation and divorce has no end to frustrations and hurts, even without children in the mix. Add your kids and it becomes almost unbearably heartbreaking and complex. We will help you navigate these rough waters for as long as you might need.
23 Years Experience
Online in West Columbia, SC South Carolina
Parenting
Kelli Tahaney
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Ph.D.
Given my interest in working with adolescents, I also enjoy working with parents of adolescents to help work on understanding this developmental period better as well as on specific skills to utilize with teens such as communication skills.
5 Years Experience
Online in West Columbia, SC South Carolina
Parenting
Erica Hart
Psychologist, PhD in Clinical Psychology
Becoming a parent often opens up feelings about our own parents. We often are trying to "do better" for our kids, but this can have its challenges. I support clients who are trying to understand their parental roles, heal from historic family wounds, and find balance and self-compassion in their lives.
17 Years Experience
Online in West Columbia, SC South Carolina
Parenting
Sarah J Thompson
Counselor/Therapist, MEd, LPC, LCMHC
For new parents, it can be upsetting and frightening to have feelings about parenthood that don’t seem “right.”
For some, a morning run, a healthy diet and receiving help and support from family and friends are sufficient enough to get through the initial adjustment period. For others, talking to a therapist who specializes in dealing with new parenthood issues can be comforting, relieving and enlightening.
Therapists who have extensive education and training in peri-natal mental health understand that hormone changes, personal and family history, and social support are all vital factors in understanding and alleviating postpartum symptoms.
Common postpartum symptoms include:
Feeling overwhelmed and wondering if you should have become a mother in the first place
Feeling guilty due to high self-expectations
Not feeling “bonded” with the baby
Your thoughts are racing and you can’t quiet your mind
Feeling empty and numb as if you’re just going through the motions
Lack of focus and concentration
Being afraid that if you reach out for help, others will judge your inabilities
Thoughts of running away or leaving your baby behind
Being constantly in a state of worry
If one or more of the above symptoms resonates with you, I invite you to contact me today for a free consultation. Together, we’ll find the underlying issues that make you feel disconnected from your baby and create a strategy for moving forward. Contact me today to see how I can help.
17 Years Experience
Online in West Columbia, SC South Carolina
Parenting therapists in West Columbia, South Carolina Statistics
Parenting therapists in West Columbia, South Carolina average 18 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Family Systems Therapy (46%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Teen |
| 56% | Senior |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Black / African American |