therapy for parents

This is the space to process your past so you don’t pass it on.

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Parenting is hard.

It’s even harder when you have mental health struggles.

Parenting naturally comes with its fair share of challenges, but when you're navigating symptoms of chronic anxiety, stress, burnout and depression, it can feel nearly impossible to show up as the conscious parent you want to be.

Every day, you pour your heart into ensuring your children feel loved and secure, but inside, you're struggling to find that same level of stability and attention for yourself. You feel isolated and burnt-out, and because you’re a parent, these feelings lead to a repetitive cycle of shame and guilt.  You might not even know who you really are at this point, and you struggle to imagine what life outside of survival-mode feels like.

I often hear "Why can't I simply relax and enjoy my child?" “What is wrong with me?” or "Why does everything feel like it's just too much?." More often than not, the answers trace back to chapters from your own story – times when you didn't have the tools or understanding to cope with your own experience.

You deserve every ounce of love, care, and attention that you pour into your children.

Parent consciously

As you gain awareness of, process,
and finally release past experiences
and automatic patterns of thought, feelings
and behaviors, you will notice an increased capacity to be the regulated and present
parent you want to be.

Break generational cycles

Deep mental and emotional healing is not only beneficial for you, but your children as well. Rewriting your story breaks cycles that have spanned for generations. You might also find that familial triggers lose their grip on you, allowing you to be unbothered and remain calm around people and situations that used to send you into a spiral of activation.

While you've always aimed to give your
children your best, the weight you’ve
been carrying has made it a struggle to genuinely enjoy the day to day experience
of parenthood. As you process and release what’s been stuck, you'll find yourself
more present and at ease, allowing you
to deeply and consciously connect with
the ones who matter most.

Exit Survival Mode

Therapy for Parents FAQ

  • In our sessions, the focus will be on addressing the unique challenges you’re facing as a parent while also trying to cope with anxiety, stress, burnout, overwhelm or unhelpful patterns of behavior.

  • By addressing and clearing past experiences, old patterns and wounds, you will experience enhanced peace and regulation. The goal is to clear inner-space to engage more mindfully and genuinely with your children. Your children will witness and mirror how you handle day to day situations, and in-turn be better able to regulate their own emotions as they arise.

  • Absolutely. It's not uncommon for individuals to be unsure about the root of their feelings. Whether or not you label past experiences as trauma, therapy can assist in understanding and healing underlying issues affecting your parenting.

  • The goal is the opposite. It is my top priority to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings, validate experiences, and cultivate self-compassion. Addressing these feelings directly will actually release the hold they have on you.

  • Yes. Parenting can bring unique stresses to a relationship. You’ll gain tools and insights to strengthen communication, understanding, and connection with your partner, benefiting the whole family.

  • This approach focuses on tools like EMDR, IFS and Narrative Therapy. We won’t just talk about your challenges but actively work to clear the resulting symptoms from your brain and body. The emphasis is on deep healing, with the goal of not only understanding your story but genuinely transforming it.

  • Everyone's journey is unique. Some parents notice significant shifts after just a few sessions, while others may need more time. The focus is always on meaningful, lasting transformation tailored to your individual needs.