Parenting support therapy is individual therapy designed for parents who are navigating challenging child behaviors or family stress. Rather than treating the child directly, sessions focus on helping you, the parent, develop coping strategies, manage your own emotions, and build the confidence and skills to respond to your child's needs more effectively.
When your child has constant meltdowns, defiance, or aggression, it affects you too. The emotional toll of difficult behaviors can leave parents feeling exhausted, isolated, and unsure what to do next. Parenting support therapy gives you the tools, strategies, and emotional support to handle these challenges while taking care of your own mental health.
For over 20 years, I have worked with parents and families across Agoura Hills and the surrounding communities. My approach combines proven therapeutic techniques with genuine empathy, because I understand that good parents can still feel stuck, overwhelmed, and depleted by the demands of raising a child with behavioral or emotional challenges.
Parenting support therapy is individual therapy for the parent only. The focus is on you, giving you a private space to explore your feelings, learn new strategies, and work through challenges without your child present. Over the course of our work together, parents typically experience:
Reduced parenting stress. Learn effective strategies to manage difficult behaviors while protecting your own emotional wellbeing and mental health. The day to day intensity becomes more manageable.
Increased parenting confidence. Develop the skills and self assurance to respond to challenging situations with calm, consistent approaches that actually work, rather than reacting from a place of exhaustion or frustration.
Better family dynamics. When the parent's emotional state shifts, the whole family system shifts with it. Therapy focused on YOUR growth as a parent often produces the change you have been hoping to see in your child.
Tantrums and meltdowns. Stay calm and respond effectively when your child has emotional outbursts, plus strategies to care for your own stress in the moment and afterward.
Defiant behavior. Develop consistent approaches to opposition while maintaining your sanity and protecting your relationship with your child.
Aggression. Get support for the emotional toll of dealing with aggressive behaviors, plus practical strategies for keeping everyone in the family safe.
Parenting a child with ADHD. Navigate the unique challenges of raising a child with ADHD while managing your own stress and expectations.
Supporting an anxious child. Learn how to help your anxious child without becoming overwhelmed by their fears or absorbing their anxiety yourself.
Family communication and conflict. Work on your role in the family's communication patterns and the home environment you want to create.
Parenting support therapy is individual therapy designed specifically for parents who are navigating difficult child behaviors or family challenges. Rather than treating the child directly, sessions focus on helping you develop coping strategies, reduce stress, and build the confidence and skills needed to respond effectively to your child's needs.
Consider parenting support therapy if you feel consistently overwhelmed, stressed, or unsure how to handle your child's behavior. It is also helpful when parenting conflicts are affecting your mental health, your relationships, or your ability to function day to day. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from professional support.
No. Parenting support therapy sessions are for the parent only. The focus is entirely on you, giving you a private space to explore your feelings, learn new strategies, and work through challenges without your child present. If your child would also benefit from therapy, that can be arranged separately.
Family therapy involves multiple family members working together in session to improve communication and resolve conflicts. Parenting support therapy is individual therapy focused solely on you as the parent. It addresses your emotional wellbeing, stress management, and parenting skills so you can show up as the parent you want to be.
The length of therapy varies depending on your goals and circumstances. Some parents see meaningful progress within 8 to 12 sessions, while others benefit from longer term support. During your free consultation, we can discuss your specific situation and create a plan that works for you.
Yes. I offer both in person sessions at my Agoura Hills office and virtual therapy throughout California, including Westlake Village, Oak Park, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, Woodland Hills, Simi Valley, and Malibu.
My office is located in Agoura Hills, and I provide in person parenting support therapy to parents throughout the surrounding area. I also offer virtual sessions to parents located anywhere within California, so distance does not need to be a barrier to getting the support you need.
If you are looking for parenting support and want to talk about whether we might be a good fit, I am here. Contact me through the form below or call 818-403-5439. I see clients in person at my Agoura Hills office and virtually anywhere in California, including Westlake Village, Oak Park, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, Woodland Hills, and Simi Valley.