The thing is, it’s easy to get lost. Easy to second guess yourself. Easy to pass along family patterns you had sworn to break. Most parents set out to be the best they can be, working with the tools they have. You’ve learned from your own family what worked and what didn’t. Some things you hope to keep; others you hope to discard.

Some of our experience is anchored deep within us, and it takes more than willpower to root it out. More than a couple of great books. More than advice from well-meaning friends or your favorite parenting influencers on TikTok. It takes thoughtful exploration of the patterns in your unique family—working to create new responses, new ways of relating, and ultimately, more presence. Less reactivity. More listening.

Experienced support for parents can make all the difference

It may take the support of a therapist with a compassionate, informed, non-judging approach to help you create the change you want to see in yourself, your family relationships, and your lineage. I believe our personal work—however we do it—can powerfully and gently shift the trajectory of our family lineages. You can change what gets passed down to future generations through the conscious parenting you practice today.

This work is especially helpful for:

•    Overwhelmed or burned-out parents needing clarity

•    Those struggling to balance identity and parenting

•    Parents wanting to break painful family patterns

•    Families navigating single parenting, divorce, or co-parenting dynamics

Support for single parents

The joys and challenges of parenting are exponentially increased for the single parent. What was once shared now rests squarely on your shoulders. In addition to co-parenting dynamics, managing two households, supporting your children through transitions, and working through your own grief, there is the sheer exhaustion of covering all the bases. Add in the challenge of discovering who you are—and who you want to be—and it can feel overwhelming.

You want parenting to be a joy, but sometimes that joy is overshadowed by the demands of daily life. Every parent has those moments; single parents face them without a backup teammate. You may be so focused on your children that you’ve lost any sense of yourself. It happens to the best of us.

Therapy can offer a quiet space to catch your breath, reflect, and consider what kind of parent—and person—you’re becoming. You can move closer to the parent you want to be, and begin to enjoy yourself and your family more.

Contact me or call 714.914.5565 to learn more about therapy for parents ready to grow.