Dr. Shannon Holliker
LCSW
Florida 12 years in practice
Calm, practical support for parents and stress
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
A parents' guide to finding a therapist
Find a therapist who understands parenting
Every therapist here lists parenting among the things they work with. Compare them by state, what else they help with and how they work, then start online around the family schedule.
Therapists who work with parents
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Tiffany Dunnells
LPC
Texas 10 years in practice
Supportive counselor who tailors therapy to you
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger
New Jersey 33 years in practice
Guiding practical change with steady clinical experience
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
Shanua Smith
LPC-MH
South Dakota 19 years in practice
Compassionate counseling for everyday parenting challenges
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Trauma and abuse
Sheila Askins
MD, LCSW-C
Maryland 28 years in practice
Calm, practical support for parenting and life stress
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Depression
Michael Pfisterer
LCSW
South Carolina 14 years in practice
Practical therapy focused on strengths
- Stress, Anxiety
- Depression
- Addictions
How this directory helps
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Start with your state
Sessions are online, but a therapist can usually only work with people in the states where they hold a license. Every profile lists them.
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Compare what matters to you
Read what each therapist helps with alongside parenting, how they describe their work, and how long they have practised. Open a few profiles and see who makes sense to you.
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Start when you are ready
When someone feels right, continue online. Sessions are arranged around your schedule, from home, with no need to decide today.
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Guides for parents
All guides Guide · 4 minHow to find a therapist for parenting stress
Practical steps to find a therapist when parenting feels overwhelming, how to read a profile and what a first session can be like.
Guide · 4 minTherapy for new parents: the first yearA gentle guide to what the first year can feel like and how to find a therapist who fits into life with a baby.
Guide · 4 minCo-parenting after separation: when to get your own supportA warm guide to choosing your own support after separation, and how individual therapy differs from mediation or family work.