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Genuine Growth Therapy

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Parenting

Parent Counseling

Parenting can be challenging—even on the best of days. Many parents I work with are deeply committed to doing their best, yet still feel like they’re falling short. Even the most devoted parents can feel overwhelmed, unsure, or disconnected at times. In parent counseling, we work together to explore your emotions, clarify your expectations, and better understand your child’s needs. Whether you’re navigating a specific issue or just trying to understand your child better, I can provide support, tools, and perspective.

I often find that parents struggle most when their child’s behavior seems to conflict with their core values. In those moments, it’s common for parents to feel like they’ve failed to model those values effectively. By encouraging self-compassion, I help parents view the situation more holistically—recognizing that one moment or behavior doesn’t define their entire parenting journey.

It’s completely normal for parents to enjoy certain ages or stages of their child’s development more than others. It’s also common to feel triggered when your child is either too much like you—or not like you. In parent counseling, we explore these reactions with curiosity and compassion, helping you better understand your emotional responses and develop more ease and connection in your relationship with your child. 

In our work together we can:

  • Explore your parenting values and goals
  • Understand your emotional triggers and how they impact your relationship with your child
  • Navigate discipline, boundaries, and communication with greater confidence
  • Work through challenges related to co-parenting, blended families, or single parenting
  • Heal from intergenerational patterns that may be influencing your parenting
  • Gain insight into your child’s behavior and developmental needs

 

Together, we focus on building a more connected and compassionate relationship with your child—while also supporting you as a person, not just a parent. Contact me to get started on a more affirming relationship with your child and with yourself.

counseling for Seattle parents

There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.

~ Jill Churchill

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FAQ

FAQ

How often will we meet?

We’ll begin by meeting weekly to establish a strong relationship. This will help me gain a deeper understanding of your needs and goals. As therapy progresses, we may decide that meeting every other week feels more appropriate. I encourage ongoing conversations about your experience in therapy and whether the session frequency feels right for you.

I currently only see clients via telehealth. I use a private and secure video platform for all online sessions.

Given that I work virtually I can provide therapy to anyone who is a resident of Washington State, where I am licensed.

I do not provide family counseling services. If you are seeking therapy that involves multiple family members participating in the same session, I encourage you to work with a therapist who specializes in family therapy.

Co-parent counseling helps parents improve communication, reduce conflict, and collaborate more effectively in raising their children. The focus is on supporting the well-being of the children and strengthening the parenting partnership, rather than addressing the parents’ romantic relationship.

I provide co-parenting sessions at a rate of $180/hr; however, I am unable to bill insurance for them, for reasons similar to why I do not bill insurance for couples counseling. Insurance coverage is generally designed for individual mental health treatment and does not typically apply to relational or family-focused therapy services.