Therapy for Parents.
Therapy For Parents
Parenting is a big change that brings a lot of joy. It also often brings uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. At Asha Parent Therapy, I provide a non-judgmental space to process whatever’s coming to the surface in your parenting journey.
I can support you while you meet unexpected feelings about parenthood, make sense of changes in your relationships, integrate parts of yourself that you’ve not met before, grieve the parts of yourself you don’t have time for anymore, and build the capacity to be the parent you want to be. Most of us hope to be good parents, and feel shame and sadness when that is harder than we anticipate. I will walk alongside you as you reckon with the reality of everyday parenting and find your way to parenting in a way that aligns with your values.
FAQ's
What can I expect?
I always begin our work together by getting to know you (both as a parent and in the broader context of your life), understanding what you are hoping to achieve through therapy, and making sense of what’s discomforting you. We work to identify the specific situations and thoughts that are causing you pain, and your ideal outcome. Then we work on creating the change you’d like to see in yourself and your life.
What if the challenge is something beyond my control?
Part of the therapy process I use is mapping out a goal that is actually achievable. Once we have made sense of your current challenge, we figure out together what’s realistically in your control to improve the situation. Sometimes, that means we work on your acceptance of a hard situation that you have no power over. This work looks like gentle and compassionate internal conversations with the parts of you that are struggling to make sense of your reality.
What kind of topics do you help parents with in therapy?
Parenting brings up many different challenges for people. Common topics that I work through with clients include:
- Parents struggling with anxiety, which can look like catastrophizing, constant feelings of panic and being on edge, or intrusive thoughts about scary or dangerous situations
- Parents feeling frustrated and angry, which can include being short-tempered with children and partners, feelings of rage, and guilt for not feeling impatient
- Parents feeling guilty, which often requires exploring the beliefs you have about how children and parents should behave
- Relationship struggles, which can include disagreements with partners about parenting methods, changes in physical and emotional intimacy during pregnancy or after the baby arrives, feelings of distance