Therapy for parents
in newport beach, ca. Feel confident in your parenting & reconnect to your child.
For parents of children, teens, & young adults
We come alongside parents navigating difficult seasons by providing a space that’s dedicated to them.
Parenting is a demanding and often overwhelming journey. You love your child more than anything, but watching them change, struggle, or push boundaries is leaving you feeling unsure of how best to support them (not to mention maintain your own well-being).
You might be the parent of a toddler or child…
Their big emotions and outbursts are disrupting life at home and school, and it’s leading to a sense of chaos from sun up to sun down (and sometimes all night long, too). It’s hard to communicate with them, and it’s leading to a sense of disconnection that’s equal parts heartbreaking and confusing.
Or a parent of a teen…
They’re experimenting with substances, struggling with self-harm, or trying to figure out who they are in our modern age of world news and social media. They’re in a rush to leave childhood behind, acting older than they are. Conflict is a problem at home and school.
Perhaps you’re going through a divorce and embarking on the journey of co-parenting for the first time or blending two families, struggling to balance the excitement with all of the transition it will require.
The fact is: you’re best equipped to support your child when you’re well-supported, too.
This is a space for you.
Our specialties
We’re here to support you with:
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Anxiety or depression
Bullying
Divorce or separation
Emotional regulation
Friendships & peer influence
Grief & loss
Picky eating
School support, including IEPs and 504 Plans
Sibling rivalry
Sleep difficulties
Social media & news
Trauma
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Anxiety or depression
Bullying
Dating & sexual integrity
Divorce or separation
Emotional regulation
Friendships & peer influence
Grief & loss
Puberty
Pseudomaturity
Risk-taking behaviors
School support, including IEPs and 504 Plans
Self harm and suicidal ideation
Sibling rivalry
Sleep difficulties
Social media & news
Substance use
Trauma
How therapy for parenting works
We’ll equip you with tools & education to help you parent in a way that aligns with your values.
Please know that this feels hard because it is hard—not because you’re doing anything wrong. This is where our approach to therapy for parents is grounded: in an unconditional, positive regard for you, your child, and your family system. It’s not about parenting in the “right” or “wrong” way; rather, it’s about empowering you to lead and support your child in the way that’s best for both of you.
Childhood development happens on multiple fronts—from dependency to self-reliance, play to work, and egocentricity to companionship. Our therapists have specialized training and experience supporting both children and families, so they can provide education about your child’s phase of cognitive, emotional, and psychological development. That way, you can implement more effective, developmentally appropriate parenting skills.
We’ll work on things like communication skills, how to respond to your child, regulate your own emotions, and set healthy, loving boundaries.
We’re also here to support the person behind the parent—not just the way you relate to your children, but how you feel and exist as an individual. By investing in your own wellbeing, you can better model healthy behaviors to your child.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely. Parenting can be hard even when nothing is “wrong.” We’ll offer you a place to share your feelings and emotions about what’s going on (the things you may not have felt free to share elsewhere), and then work together to help you rebuild connection with your child. That might mean helping you begin empathizing instead of jumping right to problem-solving, reducing judgment, regulating your own emotions, or cultivating more open communication. Your therapist will help you zero in on the areas that can help you feel more connected to your child and confident in your parenting.
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Yes! We have a two-tiered approach:
We identify mutually agreeable structure and boundaries between households, including how time is spent in each household.
We focus on supporting the needs of the children as they navigate the realities of post-divorce parenting.
In co-parenting therapy, we’ll:
Work to help co-parents minimize the overall impact of family change for their children
Provide psychoeducation about how age and stage of development affects children’s adjustment and how that information can be incorporated when developing co-parenting plans
Support parents with the emotional aspects of grief and loss for parents and children (and how those emotional dynamics may show up in both homes)
Offer skills for addressing complex issues
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They are tough, aren’t they? Adolescence involves rapid and uneven development—it’s a time when the brain’s socioemotional network outmatches its cognitive control system. This leads to boundary-testing, pulling away from parents, and a drive toward social acceptance.
Adolescents distance themselves from their parents just when they are facing new risks and making decisions of greater consequence than ever before. We understand it’s bad enough to be rebuffed by your teen, but it’s even worse that it happens right when you feel that your teen needs you most. We’re here to support you.
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Pseudomature teens are focused on leaving childhood behind and are often dazzled by peers who are further “ahead.” They may want to wear inappropriate clothing, stay out late, or be unsupervised or unchaperoned. Research finds that teens who push the limits early on tend not to fare well down the line—over time, they are more likely to have trouble with relationships, substances, and the law than their slow-lane peers.
In therapy, we can empower you with education about your teen’s behaviors as well as the skills you need to best support them and equip them for future success.
Schedule a free consultation
Get matched to the therapist that’s right for you.
You’ll get the most out of therapy if you’re working with someone you truly connect with. Click the button below to schedule a free consultation with us. We’ll discuss what’s bringing you to therapy, answer any questions you have, and then connect you to the therapist who is best equipped to help you reach your goals.