INTRODUCING

Mental Health Therapy for Parents:
Your Well-Being Matters

Being a parent is one of the most rewarding roles in life, but it can also be stressful and emotionally taxing. One of our therapists, Maggie Eckert, is happy to announce a new service: Mental Health Therapy for Parents. This space is here to provide the ongoing support you need to manage the demands of parenthood with greater ease and peace of mind.

Through personalized and ongoing sessions, Maggie uses her specialization in play therapy and parenting skills to help parents like you navigate anxiety, stress, and emotional complexities of raising children. Whether you’re balancing a busy schedule, adjusting to life changes, overwhelmed with feelings of guilt, grief, or perfectionism, or just need a safe space to talk, we’re here for you.With flexible virtual sessions, you can access support on your terms, ensuring your mental and emotional health remains a priority.

When you’re at your best, your family thrives. Take the next step in caring for yourself so you can care for the ones you love most.

Maggie Eckert
MS LPC
Telehealth

Topics addressed in Mental Health Therapy for parents:

Mental health therapy for parents can address a wide range of topics tailored to your unique experiences and challenges. Here are some common areas that may be explored:

  • Parental Stress Management: Techniques to cope with the everyday stress of balancing work, home, and parenting responsibilities.

  • Anxiety and Worry: Addressing fears and anxieties around parenting, such as concerns for children’s well-being, academic success, or future development.

  • Parent-Child Relationships: Improving communication and emotional connection with children, fostering a nurturing and supportive family environment.

  • Work-Life Balance: Strategies to manage the demands of work, personal life, and parenting, while reducing feelings of overwhelm or burnout.

  • Co-Parenting and Relationship Dynamics: Navigating the challenges of co-parenting, whether in partnership or as separated parents, and maintaining a healthy relationship with a partner.

  • Self-Care and Boundaries: Encouraging parents to prioritize their own mental health and well-being, and setting healthy boundaries for personal time and space.

  • Guilt and Perfectionism: Addressing feelings of guilt or the pressure to be a "perfect parent" and learning to manage expectations realistically.

  • Parenting a Child with Special Needs: Guidance and emotional support for parents navigating the unique challenges of raising a child with special needs, developmental delays, or chronic health conditions.

  • Grief and Loss: Support for parents dealing with miscarriage, child loss, or other forms of grief related to identity and family changes.

  • Behavioral Challenges in Children: Helping parents manage difficult behaviors, such as tantrums, aggression, or school-related issues, while maintaining patience and understanding.

  • Parental Identity and Life Transitions: Exploring changes in self-identity after becoming a parent, and adjusting to life transitions like kids leaving home or major family changes.

These topics can be tailored to each parent's specific needs, providing individualized support to help them navigate the complexities of parenthood.

Interested in learning more?

Please complete our Parent Therapy Interest form to begin the process.