Parenting Therapists in Indianapolis, IN

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Emmaleigh Badeaux
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46220
As a certified PCIT Therapist, I can help to improve your child's emotion regulation and compliance with commands, while also restoring the warmth in the parent-child relationship that can be degraded through frequent conflict.
I enjoy working with children, teens, and families who are motivated to make changes to improve their lives. We could all use more joy in our lives, and I am passionate about setting people up for success. For parents, I pride myself on being able to empower them with the skills to parent children who present unique challenges. For children and teens, I provide a safe place where they can share their experiences and increase their skill sets.
As a certified PCIT Therapist, I can help to improve your child's emotion regulation and compliance with commands, while also restoring the warmth in the parent-child relationship that can be degraded through frequent conflict.
I enjoy working with children, teens, and families who are motivated to make changes to improve their lives. We could all use more joy in our lives, and I am passionate about setting people up for success. For parents, I pride myself on being able to empower them with the skills to parent children who present unique challenges. For children and teens, I provide a safe place where they can share their experiences and increase their skill sets.
(317) 245-8914 View (317) 245-8914
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Travis Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46220
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over fifteen years of experience working with teens, couples, and families. I have been working in Indianapolis for over 10 years and am familiar with the city and its resources. I specialize in working with teens, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, marital therapy, and co- parenting. Knowing that people's schedules are hectic, I try to accommodate clients' needs by meeting clients on weekends.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over fifteen years of experience working with teens, couples, and families. I have been working in Indianapolis for over 10 years and am familiar with the city and its resources. I specialize in working with teens, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, marital therapy, and co- parenting. Knowing that people's schedules are hectic, I try to accommodate clients' needs by meeting clients on weekends.
(317) 751-5451 View (317) 751-5451
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Laurie Freeman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
In addition I am also a parent and a caretaker to elderly parents so I have a wide range of life experience from which to draw.
My approach is to understand my client through a complete history of childhood and adult experiences so that we can together explore how the client perceives the world. Sometimes experiences can cause clients to be anxious, defensive or make poor choices. I hope to help clients see how these approaches may have been useful in other times in life but may be less useful now. Sometimes a new approach to thinking is helpful. Other times insight and being understood can promote change.This approach also works with both parties in a couple to help regain trust and form new ways of relating.
In addition I am also a parent and a caretaker to elderly parents so I have a wide range of life experience from which to draw.
My approach is to understand my client through a complete history of childhood and adult experiences so that we can together explore how the client perceives the world. Sometimes experiences can cause clients to be anxious, defensive or make poor choices. I hope to help clients see how these approaches may have been useful in other times in life but may be less useful now. Sometimes a new approach to thinking is helpful. Other times insight and being understood can promote change.This approach also works with both parties in a couple to help regain trust and form new ways of relating.
(317) 793-3614 View (317) 793-3614
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Dara Schulbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46205
This will allow us to love and parent from a calm and centered place and to raise children who thrive.
I am passionate about reducing suffering. My expertise is in helping women and teens struggling with depression, anxiety, feeling stressed/overwhelmed or "not good enough". I help women on their paths to parenting whether they are dealing with infertility, experiencing challenges in pregnancy/perinatal/postpartum, or needing support in parenting their children or balancing the demands of their lives. I have 13 years of clinical experience and 10 of those years have been spent treating children/teens with depression and anxiety (and often self-harming behaviors) in an intensive outpatient setting. I understand the stresses of teens and connect well with them.
This will allow us to love and parent from a calm and centered place and to raise children who thrive.
I am passionate about reducing suffering. My expertise is in helping women and teens struggling with depression, anxiety, feeling stressed/overwhelmed or "not good enough". I help women on their paths to parenting whether they are dealing with infertility, experiencing challenges in pregnancy/perinatal/postpartum, or needing support in parenting their children or balancing the demands of their lives. I have 13 years of clinical experience and 10 of those years have been spent treating children/teens with depression and anxiety (and often self-harming behaviors) in an intensive outpatient setting. I understand the stresses of teens and connect well with them.
(317) 548-5720 View (317) 548-5720
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Emma Bowman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Waitlist for new clients
I understand that navigating parenting is difficult, even without the addition of environmental factors.
Tulip Tree Therapy, LLC primarily focuses on child and family therapy in elementary aged children and their families, adolescents, & teens. I provide support to parents who may have a child who is struggling with behavior issues. I lead parents through play-based interactions to broaden relationships and create continued growth in a child or teen's emotional response to others. I am able to advocate and support families through the IEP process with their school. I also provide support for teens & college-age adults with Gestalt techniques, CBT, and motivational interviewing as they navigate stressors.
I understand that navigating parenting is difficult, even without the addition of environmental factors.
Tulip Tree Therapy, LLC primarily focuses on child and family therapy in elementary aged children and their families, adolescents, & teens. I provide support to parents who may have a child who is struggling with behavior issues. I lead parents through play-based interactions to broaden relationships and create continued growth in a child or teen's emotional response to others. I am able to advocate and support families through the IEP process with their school. I also provide support for teens & college-age adults with Gestalt techniques, CBT, and motivational interviewing as they navigate stressors.
(317) 210-0266 View (317) 210-0266
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Hillary Blake
Psychologist, PsyD , HSPP
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46260
I am also trained in SPACE, a parent based intervention for OCD and anxiety disorders.
I am a clinical psychologist who provides assessment and treatment for individuals with a wide range of emotional and physical conditions. In psychotherapy I utilize evidence based interventions and have extensive training in biofeedback, SPACE, DBT, CBT, and parent training. I was previously an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology at Riley Hospital. I continue to remain involved at Riley as a Visiting Professor at the IU School of Medicine. I have been featured in regional and national news as a mental health expert.
I am also trained in SPACE, a parent based intervention for OCD and anxiety disorders.
I am a clinical psychologist who provides assessment and treatment for individuals with a wide range of emotional and physical conditions. In psychotherapy I utilize evidence based interventions and have extensive training in biofeedback, SPACE, DBT, CBT, and parent training. I was previously an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology at Riley Hospital. I continue to remain involved at Riley as a Visiting Professor at the IU School of Medicine. I have been featured in regional and national news as a mental health expert.
(317) 854-4694 View (317) 854-4694
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Kate M Lopshire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Do you feel as though no one understands you? Do you struggle with sleep problems and anxiety? Are you tired of feeling sad and depressed? My approach is to meet my clients where they are and work collaboratively with you to develop skills one needs to successfully navigate through life’s challenges, difficult relationships, parenting issues, grief and loss, as well as the emotional processing of trauma, anxiety and depression. I take the time to understand your concerns and issues without judgment. I provide a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment online and in person.
Do you feel as though no one understands you? Do you struggle with sleep problems and anxiety? Are you tired of feeling sad and depressed? My approach is to meet my clients where they are and work collaboratively with you to develop skills one needs to successfully navigate through life’s challenges, difficult relationships, parenting issues, grief and loss, as well as the emotional processing of trauma, anxiety and depression. I take the time to understand your concerns and issues without judgment. I provide a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment online and in person.
(317) 483-8906 View (317) 483-8906
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Jessica Bright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46220  (Online Only)
I would be proud to join you in your healing journey to assist you in developing more clarity and insight to take with you into your future endeavors. Let’s work together to build on your strengths to dive into the root of the troubles that you are experiencing whether it is regarding past or current trauma, substance use or addiction, mood disorders, parenting, or just seeking to enhance the quality of your life. I am passionate about helping individuals and families to navigate their mental health challenges to achieve an overall sense of health and well-being.
I would be proud to join you in your healing journey to assist you in developing more clarity and insight to take with you into your future endeavors. Let’s work together to build on your strengths to dive into the root of the troubles that you are experiencing whether it is regarding past or current trauma, substance use or addiction, mood disorders, parenting, or just seeking to enhance the quality of your life. I am passionate about helping individuals and families to navigate their mental health challenges to achieve an overall sense of health and well-being.
(463) 666-2615 View (463) 666-2615
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Alexa Hart
Counselor, LMHC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46220
I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, OCD, high achievers, burnout, perfectionism, grief, parenting, and coping with chronic illnesses.
Feeling stuck and having trouble engaging in what really matters to you? Your brain has done an excellent job keeping you safe, but some strategies developed as a reaction to stressors may no longer meet your needs. Issues like family of origin discord, medical illnesses, neurodivergence, and stressful work environments can all add up to impact our relationship with ourselves and others. I especially love working with high achievers who have issues with perfectionism, burnout, dissociation, procrastination and later in life neurodivergent diagnoses.
I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, OCD, high achievers, burnout, perfectionism, grief, parenting, and coping with chronic illnesses.
Feeling stuck and having trouble engaging in what really matters to you? Your brain has done an excellent job keeping you safe, but some strategies developed as a reaction to stressors may no longer meet your needs. Issues like family of origin discord, medical illnesses, neurodivergence, and stressful work environments can all add up to impact our relationship with ourselves and others. I especially love working with high achievers who have issues with perfectionism, burnout, dissociation, procrastination and later in life neurodivergent diagnoses.
(317) 597-8618 View (317) 597-8618
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Elise Beech
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46240  (Online Only)
When life pushes you to seek professional support, applaud yourself for taking a step to better your well-being. I bring experience with empowering individuals to manage anxiety, relationship hurdles and parenting challenges. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practices, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their concerns. Whether you're navigating dating/family/work relationship challenges, seeking parenting strategies, or seeking personal growth in managing anger/whirlwind emotions, I am here to help.
When life pushes you to seek professional support, applaud yourself for taking a step to better your well-being. I bring experience with empowering individuals to manage anxiety, relationship hurdles and parenting challenges. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based practices, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their concerns. Whether you're navigating dating/family/work relationship challenges, seeking parenting strategies, or seeking personal growth in managing anger/whirlwind emotions, I am here to help.
(463) 285-8839 View (463) 285-8839
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Brittany Holder (Bella)
MA, ABA, RBC, RTT, ClHyp
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46226
I also offer parent training using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), tailored to those seeking effective strategies in managing behavioral challenges.
Struggling with deep-rooted issues like trauma and generational patterns? Since 2015, I've dedicated myself to empowering individuals to navigate these complexities with confidence, helping them break free from cycles that hinder their personal growth. My holistic approach addresses mental, emotional, and spiritual healing, providing tailored strategies for profound personal transformation. I blend Hypnotherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy(RTT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming(NLP), and holistic health practices to focus on building confidence, healing trauma, and shattering generational barriers.
I also offer parent training using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), tailored to those seeking effective strategies in managing behavioral challenges.
Struggling with deep-rooted issues like trauma and generational patterns? Since 2015, I've dedicated myself to empowering individuals to navigate these complexities with confidence, helping them break free from cycles that hinder their personal growth. My holistic approach addresses mental, emotional, and spiritual healing, providing tailored strategies for profound personal transformation. I blend Hypnotherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy(RTT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming(NLP), and holistic health practices to focus on building confidence, healing trauma, and shattering generational barriers.
(463) 724-2775 View (463) 724-2775
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Liz Taibleson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46240  (Online Only)
As a person centered therapist, I will follow your lead to assist you in reaching your mental health goals. I believe that every individual has the potential within them to reach their fullest potential, and I want to support you in doing so. I enjoy working with individuals from all life stages, ages 4-100. Specifically, I specialize in supporting individuals who have experienced a traumatic event(s). I also enjoy working with parents, and assisting them in learning parenting techniques.
As a person centered therapist, I will follow your lead to assist you in reaching your mental health goals. I believe that every individual has the potential within them to reach their fullest potential, and I want to support you in doing so. I enjoy working with individuals from all life stages, ages 4-100. Specifically, I specialize in supporting individuals who have experienced a traumatic event(s). I also enjoy working with parents, and assisting them in learning parenting techniques.
(463) 243-6254 View (463) 243-6254
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Cortnie Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46204
My clinical expertise in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, foster care/ adoption, and parenting issues.
Life is a journey best told by the author. My story has been authored under the title therapist, wife, mom, daughter, volunteer, and even a Girl Scout leader. All those titles have given me life experiences that have helped craft a pretty amazing story. My goal as your therapist is to help you through your journey so far. Are you happy with how it is going? Have there been twists or turns that you wish you avoided? I can help you discover where you have been, how you got here, and we can work together to create goals to direct your journey where you want it to go.
My clinical expertise in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma/abuse, foster care/ adoption, and parenting issues.
Life is a journey best told by the author. My story has been authored under the title therapist, wife, mom, daughter, volunteer, and even a Girl Scout leader. All those titles have given me life experiences that have helped craft a pretty amazing story. My goal as your therapist is to help you through your journey so far. Are you happy with how it is going? Have there been twists or turns that you wish you avoided? I can help you discover where you have been, how you got here, and we can work together to create goals to direct your journey where you want it to go.
(812) 432-2767 View (812) 432-2767
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Rachel Ackerman
Counselor, LMHC-A, LPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46250
My approach as a board certified art therapist is to use creative and sensory exploration to navigate deeper feelings when words are difficult to articulate. Art therapy is ageless; any age can benefit with no artistic skill required! Some challenges I help children process through include: anxiety, trauma, ADHD, school related issues, and divorce. I also offer the option of traditional talk therapy to work through parenting, pregnancy, anxiety, depression, and life changes. Parents talk through discipline, bonding, anger, and building trust with their kids. Tele-therapy is also available for Indiana and Illinois residents.
My approach as a board certified art therapist is to use creative and sensory exploration to navigate deeper feelings when words are difficult to articulate. Art therapy is ageless; any age can benefit with no artistic skill required! Some challenges I help children process through include: anxiety, trauma, ADHD, school related issues, and divorce. I also offer the option of traditional talk therapy to work through parenting, pregnancy, anxiety, depression, and life changes. Parents talk through discipline, bonding, anger, and building trust with their kids. Tele-therapy is also available for Indiana and Illinois residents.
(317) 559-8193 View (317) 559-8193
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Eileen Call
Counselor, ATR, LMHC, MAAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46222
I am also trained as a Peaceful Parent Coach.
You might be a parent really wishing that there was a handbook on how to do this best. Or maybe you're a teenage girl really struggling with sustaining healthy friendships. Possibly, you are graduating from college and feeling utterly lost. No matter where you fall in that spectrum, or outside of it. I believe that you can create growth in your life. I am here to walk with you on that path. I won't lead you; you will make those choices yourself. But I will be a guide.
I am also trained as a Peaceful Parent Coach.
You might be a parent really wishing that there was a handbook on how to do this best. Or maybe you're a teenage girl really struggling with sustaining healthy friendships. Possibly, you are graduating from college and feeling utterly lost. No matter where you fall in that spectrum, or outside of it. I believe that you can create growth in your life. I am here to walk with you on that path. I won't lead you; you will make those choices yourself. But I will be a guide.
(833) 255-1909 View (833) 255-1909
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Wendy Kihiu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46239
As the parent of a struggling tween, teen, or young adult do you sometimes wonder what you can do to help them feel better? I have a passion for working with pre-teens, teens, young adults, and their families struggling with a wide variety of issues. My areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity issues, and relationships.
As the parent of a struggling tween, teen, or young adult do you sometimes wonder what you can do to help them feel better? I have a passion for working with pre-teens, teens, young adults, and their families struggling with a wide variety of issues. My areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity issues, and relationships.
(463) 223-2990 View (463) 223-2990
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Roniqua Zimmermann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46201
We help families thrive by providing child-centered, personalized online therapy, and parent support.
Is your child experiencing behavioral or emotional difficulties? Does your child struggle with anxiety, sadness or anger? You may find yourself often wondering if you're providing the "best" for your child or family in order to help them succeed. You don't have to figure it out on your own. We can help. At Child Therapy Lab, we specialize in only treating children, so you can feel confident in knowing your child’s therapist is experienced and specifically trained in child therapy interventions that will help your child and family thrive!
We help families thrive by providing child-centered, personalized online therapy, and parent support.
Is your child experiencing behavioral or emotional difficulties? Does your child struggle with anxiety, sadness or anger? You may find yourself often wondering if you're providing the "best" for your child or family in order to help them succeed. You don't have to figure it out on your own. We can help. At Child Therapy Lab, we specialize in only treating children, so you can feel confident in knowing your child’s therapist is experienced and specifically trained in child therapy interventions that will help your child and family thrive!
(512) 955-5133 View (512) 955-5133
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Malisa Komolthiti
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46201  (Online Only)
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist, happily serving clients in Indiana, Ohio, Nevada, and Florida. My areas of practice are· Anxiety · Depression· Stress · Divorce ·Marital/Pre-marital · Parenting ·Couple/Family Conflict· Learning Disabilities · LGBTQIA+ · Life Coaching ·Mood Disorders · Panic Attacks · Peer Relationships · Behavioral Issues · Career Counseling · Codependency · Coping Skills. I support the unique journeys of adults, children, teens, and parents. I accept insurance.
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist, happily serving clients in Indiana, Ohio, Nevada, and Florida. My areas of practice are· Anxiety · Depression· Stress · Divorce ·Marital/Pre-marital · Parenting ·Couple/Family Conflict· Learning Disabilities · LGBTQIA+ · Life Coaching ·Mood Disorders · Panic Attacks · Peer Relationships · Behavioral Issues · Career Counseling · Codependency · Coping Skills. I support the unique journeys of adults, children, teens, and parents. I accept insurance.
(513) 951-4347 View (513) 951-4347
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Madallyn Warner Bagley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, IMH-E
Verified Verified
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Are you seeking support for your child? Are you a parent who needs support navigating the nuances and challenges of parenting your child? I work with children and families who are ready to make changes and work towards healing. My expertise is working with children using primarily play based interventions to support children in processing their feelings and expressing themselves in a developmentally appropriate way. I also aim to support parents and caregivers in deepening their connection with their children.
Are you seeking support for your child? Are you a parent who needs support navigating the nuances and challenges of parenting your child? I work with children and families who are ready to make changes and work towards healing. My expertise is working with children using primarily play based interventions to support children in processing their feelings and expressing themselves in a developmentally appropriate way. I also aim to support parents and caregivers in deepening their connection with their children.
(317) 779-7574 View (317) 779-7574
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Benetta E Johnson
Psychologist, PhD, HSPP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46219  (Online Only)
I am a trained Forensic Interviewer, Registered Domestic Mediator, and Parenting Coordinator.
I provide a setting inclusive of calm, supporting personal growth, reflection, and insight. I encourage the nurturance of hope as a factor of psychological wellness and respect the courage entailed in listening to one's inner voice while seeking to maintain psychological health. I have a sincere interest and passion in the emotional wellness and spiritual health of human beings. I appreciate the courage and resilience within the human spirit and the anguish that life experiences can bring to our inner core.
I am a trained Forensic Interviewer, Registered Domestic Mediator, and Parenting Coordinator.
I provide a setting inclusive of calm, supporting personal growth, reflection, and insight. I encourage the nurturance of hope as a factor of psychological wellness and respect the courage entailed in listening to one's inner voice while seeking to maintain psychological health. I have a sincere interest and passion in the emotional wellness and spiritual health of human beings. I appreciate the courage and resilience within the human spirit and the anguish that life experiences can bring to our inner core.
(317) 563-1848 View (317) 563-1848
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Parenting Therapists

What does therapy for parenting look like?

Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?

When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?

Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?

Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.