Therapy for Parents

Problems with your child are increasing.

Parenting is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and unconditional love. Your once loving and kind child has turned into this disrespectful child. They don’t listen to you or your partner, which causes a lot of stress, anger, sadness, and fear that you have lost your child. They bang the doors when asked to do chores, coming home late or sometimes not returning at night.

You had to file a missing person’s report with the police because your child went missing for some days and appeared telling you that you worry a lot and that they were with their friends. As a loving parent, you have provided your child with everything they ask for. However, they have become caught up with the wrong group of friends. Your fears are coming true.

You recently learned that your child is a stripper. You’re devastated because that’s not how you raised your child. Your child has everything that they need, but they keep engaging in high-risk behaviors.

“I hate you,” “I do not want to live here anymore.” “You are the worst parent.” These are some of the words that you have heard from your child. They leave you feeling sad.

So many tasks, but even less time.

You keep comparing yourself with the other parents who seem to have more time than you do.

You’re up at 4 am and don’tt go to bed until 11 pm – sometimes later. You’re exhausted. School drop-offs, school pick-ups, dance class, soccer practice, ballet, swmming lessons, summer camp, doctors’ appointments – the list goes on and on.

You’re always tired, but the family’s needs do not end.

ADHD has made life difficult for your child.

He has difficulty making friends at school and returns home each day crying that his peers do not want to play with him because he does not want to take turns.

While in the middle of a work assignment, you received a third call from his school that he had refused to sit down. He was creating noises, making it difficult for his classmates to hear what the teacher was saying.

He has been in the principal’s office during the second period because he is disruptive. Another meeting has been scheduled with the school administration to discuss your child’s behaviors.

Fear, worry, and sadness have left you feeling like you don’t have any options for managing your child’s behaviors.

Poor communication makes matters worse.

As a parent, sometimes your non-verbal and verbal communication causes your child’s behavior.

In most cases, parents use the same parenting style their parents used because that is all they know. It might not be the appropriate style for your child.

Therapy will help you learn the different parenting styles and decide which is more appropriate to address your child’s behaviors.

Drugs and alcohol took over your child.

Your sweet boy, who once laughed and had big dreams, has become lost in the world of substances. You want your child back but feel like you lost him even if he is still living. He comes home under the influence and is no longer scared of you finding out that he is abusing substances. You have tried to enroll him in a drug and alcohol program, but he declined to receive the help.

One day, he came back home under the influence and started banging on the door. He felt you took too long to open the door, so he busted the window. You heard a loud bang and a sound of shattered glass.

You were so scared, so you decided to hide in the bedroom and check the cameras, only to see your child climbing through the window to get inside the house. You yelled through the camera, asking him to stop, but it was too late. You ran to make sure he was OK. He was not, as he had cuts on his right arm from jumping through a broken window.

His behavior has affected your emotional and physical health. Your doctor is very concerned about your blood pressure and has asked you to manage your stress, or you’re at risk for a stroke.

Therapy will help you explore some options, learn to set boundaries, and understand codependency, which will help you manage your child’s behavior and your health.

Therapy can open an avenue for communication.

Therapy provides a space to learn effective ways to listen and talk to your child, fostering a stronger relationship. You will learn how to set boundaries with your child and how to address codependency.

Therapy will also allow you to understand your child’s development stage, helping you better understand their needs and behaviors.

Together, we will work through your past trauma and how it is playing a role in your parenting style. In cases of divorce and co-parenting, therapy can help improve co-parenting relationships and communication. You will learn how to create a support network of those who understand the joy and struggles of parenting.

You can learn how to develop coping strategies and problem-solving skills to navigate parenting challenges more easily. You will understand your child’s underlying needs and how to support your child to meet their needs. Overall, you will feel less stressed and more confident in your parenting, creating a more harmonious, supportive, and nurturing environment, benefiting you and your children.

Take control of your child’s behavior. Call today to schedule your appointment, and let’s embark on a journey to strengthen your bond with your child.