Therapy for Parents and Caretakers

Existing in a family unit poses infinite challenges. As a parent or caretaker, you may find yourself regularly frustrated, confused, and burnt out by the mysteries of raising children. There’s thousands of parenting books out there, and the advice-giving from peers may feel overwhelming at times. If this feels true for you, I want to remind you that all of us parents and caretakers feel lost and stretched at times. No matter what the trending philosophy says right now, there is no perfect way to be a parent. So take a deep breath, and give yourself a big pat on the back. 

The only way to be a good parent, is to acknowledge that you will (at many times) be a bad one. There is so much freedom and healing that comes from allowing yourself to be an imperfect caretaker, protector, and teacher to the children in your care. And there is so much freedom and healing that comes from learning how to repair your relationship with your child when hurt happens. Good parenting is not about eliminating hurt, it’s about addressing it when it inevitably happens. 

So if you find yourself at a loss for what step to take next, if you’re feeling out-of-control, emotionally reactive, and exhausted by parenting responsibilities – welcome to the club. You are normal – and with a little detective work, we can find out what tools could support you best in regulating your emotions, practicing curiosity with your child(ren), disciplining with love, maintaining boundaries as the parent/caretaker, repairing after arguments, responding to misbehavior from a grounded place, and cultivating joy in your home again. 

Familial peace is not passive, and with the right tools, we can help you cultivate a little more of it every day. 

Some common challenges I’ve helped my parenting/caretaking clients with are…