Parenting therapists in Kennewick, Washington WA
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Melanie Carey
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA
Parenting can be deeply meaningful and also emotionally complex, especially when old patterns, stress, and attachment experiences get activated in the day-to-day relationship with your child. Many parents find themselves feeling stretched thin, reactive in ways they don’t fully understand, or carrying guilt and self-criticism even when they are doing their best.
In therapy, we create space to slow down and make sense of what is happening beneath the surface of parenting stress. This includes exploring emotional triggers, nervous system responses, and the ways your own early experiences may be shaping how you show up with your child.
Rather than focusing on “perfect parenting” or quick behavior fixes, this work supports a deeper understanding of your internal experience in moments of overwhelm. From a psychodynamic and trauma-informed lens, we look at how patterns are passed down, and how they can be gently interrupted with awareness, compassion, and support.
Using Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy, we also pay attention to the body-based “felt sense” that often arises in challenging parenting moments — the tightening, urgency, or emotional flooding that can be difficult to think through in real time. Learning to stay with and listen to these internal signals can create more choice, regulation, and responsiveness over time.
This work is not about eliminating difficult emotions in parenting, but about increasing your capacity to stay present with them without becoming overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself.
Many clients find that as their own nervous system becomes more regulated and understood, their relationships with their children begin to shift naturally — with more ease, repair, and connection becoming possible.
This approach is especially supportive for highly sensitive parents, parents navigating trauma histories, and those who want to break intergenerational patterns while staying deeply connected to their children.
2 Years Experience
Online in Kennewick, WA Washington (Online Only)
Parenting
Morgan Desai
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFTA
Parenting can be filled with joy and excitement, but it can also bring feelings such as worry, grief, and anger. Each child at any age brings their own unique achievements and challenges that all bring change and require adjustment. It is also common for parenting to trigger past traumas and adverse childhood experiences, which can be surprising and challenging to process. You deserve to feel supported and feel that you have a space specifically dedicated to you as you navigate all the ups and downs that parenting has to offer.
1 Years Experience
Online in Kennewick, WA Washington (Online Only)
Parenting
Larry Nussbaum, LIFE JOURNEY CENTEER
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LSCSW, LISCW
I am the father of three adult sons, two of which are teachers. Besides this experience I grew up in a family of seven children, have lead numerous parenting classes, and for three years taught a Marriage and Family class at the college level.
46 Years Experience
Online in Kennewick, WA Washington
Parenting
Chris Karcher
Psychologist, PsyD
Working with children and teens also means working with parents. I have received many hours of consultation to work more effectively with parents. Being a parent informs my perspective as well.
34 Years Experience
Online in Kennewick, WA Washington
Parenting
Brian McCormack (Connemara Counseling)
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A/LMHCA
I provide support for parents seeking to strengthen their parenting skills, improve communication, and foster healthy family dynamics. Using evidence-based approaches and practical strategies, I help parents navigate challenges such as behavior management, emotional regulation, and developmental concerns. My work focuses on building consistency, confidence, and effective discipline techniques, empowering parents to create supportive, structured environments that promote their child’s growth, resilience, and overall well-being.
2 Years Experience
Online in Kennewick, WA Washington (Online Only)
Parenting therapists in Kennewick, Washington Statistics
Parenting therapists in Kennewick, Washington average 18 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Family Systems Therapy (45%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (40%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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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
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 31% | Eclectic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Teen |
| 57% | Senior |
| 35% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 29% | Black / African American |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |