Parenting therapists in Madison, WI
Browse Parenting therapists in Madison, Wisconsin. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Parenting
Melissa Drinkman, Pathways To Connection
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DBH, LCSW
At Pathways To Connection, our counselors specialize in parenting. We offer support to individuals and families navigating the joys and challenges of raising children. Whether you're dealing with behavioral issues, parenting stress, communication struggles, or adjusting to new family dynamics, our practice provides a safe and understanding space to explore these challenges. We work with parents to develop effective strategies, enhance communication with their children, and build stronger, healthier family relationships. By offering guidance tailored to each family’s unique needs, we help parents feel more confident, supported, and empowered in their parenting journey.
14 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI (Online Only)
Parenting
Carolyn Murphy, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Counseling Psychology
I have many years of experience conducting therapy, psycho-educational assessments, and psychological evaluations with children and adolescents. As such, I have expertise in child development that I bring to my work with parents who are looking for help navigating the challenges that can come with raising kids. I highly encourage you to choose a therapist or parenting coach that feels like a "good fit" for you. I always start with an initial consultation appointment where I can learn more about you, your family, and your reasons for seeking help with parenting. Then we can plan together from there. Starting therapy or parenting work can feel daunting or overwhelming to many people, so it is important that we work at a pace that feels comfortable to you. My approach is interactive and supportive, with an overall goal of both maximizing your parenting strengths and exploring options for ways to modify your parenting choices in areas that feel more challenging to you.
36 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI
Parenting
Mosaic Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Parenting can be both rewarding and challenging, and it’s normal to need support along the way. Whether you're navigating difficult behaviors, struggling with communication, or managing the stresses of balancing family life, our therapists offer compassionate guidance tailored to your unique parenting journey. Using evidence-based strategies and approaches, we help you strengthen your connection with your child, set healthy boundaries, and build resilience in both yourself and your family. We’re here to support you in creating a positive, nurturing environment that fosters growth, understanding, and mutual respect in your family.
11 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI
Parenting
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with parents who feel stretched thin by what parenting is asking of them. This may be because your child is neurodivergent, has medical needs, has been through a frightening or overwhelming experience, or because this stage of parenting is simply more intense than you expected. Parents I see often describe feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or on edge much of the time; not knowing how to respond to big emotions, shutdown, or challenging behaviors; worrying about a child’s ADHD, learning needs, or mental health; grieving that family life looks different from what they imagined; feeling tension with a partner or co‑parent about parenting styles, division of labor, or how to support a child; and feeling lonely or unseen in their role, even when they are doing everything they can and know to do.
I work with parents individually, and with couples who want support around how parenting is affecting their relationship. In our work together, there is room for the full range of your experience: love, worry, anger, guilt, and everything in between. We look for ways of relating to your child, and to each other, that feel more grounded, sustainable, and aligned with what matters most to you. I also work with parents who are navigating parenting while healing from their own past experiences, including trauma, complicated family histories, or critical inner voices.
26 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI
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 Madison, WI
Madison is home to the University of Wisconsin — one of the top research universities in the country — and serves as Wisconsin's state capital, giving it an unusually high concentration of academics, researchers, and government professionals who collectively represent one of the most therapy-positive demographics in the Midwest. The city's progressive political culture and high rate of higher education strongly correlate with high therapy utilization and acceptance across multiple demographics. UW Health and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital provide institutional mental health resources, with a well-developed private practice community serving Willy Street, Atwood, and the Near East Side. Madison's growing Latino, Hmong, and East African communities are increasing demand for multilingual and culturally grounded therapists.
Parenting therapists in Madison, WI Statistics
Parenting therapists in Madison, WI average 19 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Psychodynamic Therapy (44%), and Family Systems Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 67% |
In Person and Online |
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| 33% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Teen |
| 56% | Senior |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 35% | Men |
| 34% | LGBTQ+ |
| 25% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Black / African American |