Parenting therapists in Richland, 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 Richland, WA Washington (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 Richland, WA Washington
Parenting
Dr. Janelle Louis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ND, PMHNP-BC
I offer tools for calmer communication, emotional regulation, and connected, values-based parenting. Whether you’re struggling with behavioral issues, stress, working with a child who has experienced trauma, or burnout, I can help support you with practical strategies backed by neuroscience and rooted in compassion.
10 Years Experience
Online in Richland, WA Washington (Online Only)
Parenting
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 Richland, WA Washington
Parenting
Sherry Murray
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
As a Child Mental Health Specialist, my first years of counseling were spent counseling children, and though I no longer see children for counseling, I use that experience to offer much in the way of helping you to parent your children.
27 Years Experience
Online in Richland, WA Washington (Online Only)
Parenting therapists in Richland, Washington Statistics
Parenting therapists in Richland, 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 |