Parenting therapists in Merced, California CA
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Ana Velouise, Perinatal Mental Health Specialist
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
If you’re in the thick of a new phase of parenthood where none of your previous coping skills seem to be working, therapy can help. The ways in which children hold a mirror up to ourselves can be an emotional experience. You also may be processing your own childhood and shifting intergenerational patterns, both of which can feel intensely isolating. Together, let's process your experiences, develop new tools and skills to meet your current parenting phase, and integrate it all into your parenting narrative.
2 Years Experience
Online in Merced, California (Online Only)
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David J. Kest
Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified IMAGO Relationship Therapist, MFT, and EMDR
In addition to advanced degrees and training to become a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, my best training happened raising two sons with my wife. ,
31 Years Experience
Online in Merced, California
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David Oretsky Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
As a therapist specializing in parenting support, I am deeply committed to helping parents navigate the richly complex journey of raising children. My practice is strongly influenced by the principles put forth by Dr. Becky Kennedy in her book "Good Inside," and Shefali Tsabary's enlightening work "The Awakened Family". I strongly believe in fostering emotional intelligence, promoting internal growth, and nurturing healthy communication within families, as underscored in these seminal works.
I see my role as not just helping parents manage daily parenting struggles, but more importantly, to guide them in cultivating a deeper understanding of their own emotions and reactions. By doing so, they can model emotional health to their children, foster stronger bonds, and cultivate a more balanced and harmonious family environment.
Whether you're dealing with tantrums, power struggles, behavioral issues, or relationship concerns, my approach is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where we can collaboratively address these challenges. Drawing from the wisdom of Dr. Becky's and Dr. Tsabary's principles, we'll work together to explore mindful parenting strategies that focus on connection, empathy, and understanding.
Remember, the goal of parenting is not perfection, but growth – both for you as a parent and for your child. With patience, compassion, and understanding, we can navigate this journey together towards a healthier, happier family life.
12 Years Experience
Online in Merced, California
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Davene, Fecteau
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs anyone will ever do. The emotional and physical energy required is relentless and can often trigger insecurities, childhood wounds, and tender areas of ourselves that haven't been worked through. Instead of focusing on the child, I focus on helping the parent access resources inside and outside of themselves so that they can be present to themselves and to their families.
17 Years Experience
Online in Merced, California
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Jennifer Canu
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Parenting is not for the faint of heart! It often brings up unexpected emotions, fears and our own childhood experiences-good and bad. Whether as an adjunct service to your child's service or part of your own therapy process, I use an attachment based model to help you explore and understand how your history and experiences shape parenting values and practices, increase understanding of developmental needs and expectations, and learn strategies to improve connection and relationship functioning.
18 Years Experience
Online in Merced, California