Parenting therapists in Forest City, North Carolina NC
Linda Friedman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I understand the profound impact a child's challenging behavior can have on the entire family. It strains parental relationships and takes an emotional toll on daily interactions with your child. The journey might feel overwhelming, but there is hope!
As a nationally certified provider of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), I specialize in bringing about transformative changes in children's behaviors, turning family dynamics from stress-ridden to harmonious. I’m committed to assisting families facing challenges such as tantrums, oppositionality, defiance, and aggression.
What sets PCIT apart is its proven effectiveness, backed by over 30 years of research. It's not just a treatment; it's a powerful solution designed for children grappling with behavioral and emotional difficulties. The "secret sauce" lies in the live coaching sessions, where I’ll support you, implementing PCIT tools in real-time. The in the moment feedback empowers parents to quickly master skills that results in tangible improvements in their child's behavior.
Break free from the cycle of stress and tears! Contact me today for a free consult to explore how the PCIT program can bring lasting positive changes and a happier, healthier family life!
20 Years Experience
B Well Counseling Center
Psychologist, PhD, LPC, LMFT-A, LPC-A, LCSW-S
Parent coaching is a way to empower you as a parent to show up for your child, no matter the age, in the healthiest way possible.
We highly encourage both parents to participate- blended families are welcome as well.
We offer parent coaching both in person and virtual as an option to include both parents/caretakers no matter their differing schedules
Support navigating the co-parenting process
6-8 coaching sessions are recommended in general but we will to cater to your specific needs
Sessions run from 30- 60 minutes depending on the situation
This is available for parents of toddlers through young adults… and beyond, because it's never too late to deepen and build a more positive and connected relationship with your child.
Some examples of situations where coaching could benefit you and your family:
Finding confidence in yourself as a parent
Anxiety about life transitions and how to empower them
How to help your child build resilience, independence, connection
Helping your children navigate the social climate of their school/friends
Siblings not getting along
How to stay grounded through the ups and downs of your child’s challenges
Behavior disruptions at home and at school
Reconnecting with a young adult/adult child who has felt distant
How to model self-care and self-compassion - oxygen mask example
Meeting a situation where it is- it is never too late
“Mental health is not about feeling good; it's about having the right feelings at the right time and being able to manage these feelings.” - Lisa Damour
Where to start:
Contact B Well Counseling Center and schedule a Free 15 minute Phone Consultation with one of our therapists to get started with parent coaching sessions to benefit your family!
28 Years Experience
Erin Severe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Are you struggling to communicate with your partner about how to raise your kids? Do you have different approaches and feel stuck? Couples counseling can help you develop and implement successful skills for co-parenting solutions.
16 Years Experience
Strides in Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PSY.D.
here are many different ways to be an effective and nurturing parent. People’s parenting styles may vary based on culture, race, religion, socioeconomic status, geographic location as well as due to both the parents’ and the children’s personalities. Some people tend to be more authoritarian, setting rules and expecting them to be followed because you are the parent. Other parents are more permissive, wanting their children to have their needs met and to feel heard and understood. Still others try to find some middle ground. They may switch positions depending on the specifics of the situation or they may negotiate a compromise. Sometimes one parenting style works really effectively with one child but not at all with another. Other times, a way of handling a situation may work fine for your child at one age but not at all once they get a bit older, so a shift in approach is needed. We all tend to use our own upbringing as a model for how we parent, or in some cases, for what we most want to avoid in raising our children. Often, this strategy works fine. When it does not, therapy can be a useful tool in offering you alternative strategies and techniques that might help.
23 Years Experience
Michele Sitorus (Inner Peace Psychological Care)
Psychologist, Psy.D.
We will explore your parenting styles, beliefs, and goals in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. Parents will learn to develop effective communication skills, set appropriate boundaries, and manage conflicts within the family. Additionally, therapy may focus on improving parent-child relationships, enhancing parenting self-efficacy, and addressing any underlying issues such as stress or trauma that may be impacting parenting behaviors.
5 Years Experience