Parenting Therapy

What is Parenting Therapy?

Parents often face immense pressures and challenges that can take a toll on your mental health. Balancing work, household responsibilities, and the demands of raising children can lead to stress, anxiety, and even depression. We can provide a safe space for you to express your feelings, gain insights into your behaviours, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. We can also help you address any unresolved issues from your own childhoods that might be affecting your parenting style. By seeking therapy, you can improve your emotional well-being, which in turn can positively impact your relationships with your children and partner.

Moreover, we can equip parents with effective communication skills and strategies to handle conflicts within the family. We can help foster a better understanding of your children’s needs and behaviours, helping you to respond more empathetically and constructively. We can also be a valuable resource for parents dealing with specific challenges, such as a child’s behavioural issues, a family crisis, or the stress of co-parenting after a separation or divorce. Ultimately, by prioritizing your mental health, you can create a more supportive and nurturing environment for your children, promoting overall family harmony and resilience.

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  • Parents experiencing conflicts or disagreements about parenting styles

  • Parents dealing with stress or burnout from parenting responsibilities

  • Families facing challenges with child behaviour or discipline

  • Parents navigating major life transitions (e.g., divorce, relocation, blending families)

  • Parents of children with special needs or chronic illnesses

Who is Parenting Therapy for?

  • Single parents seeking support and strategies for solo parenting

  • Parents wanting to improve communication and connection with their children

  • Families dealing with grief, loss, or trauma

  • Parents looking to enhance their parenting skills and confidence

  • Co-parents aiming to create a cohesive and supportive parenting plan

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Common Symptoms of Parenting Distress

  • Feeling overwhelmed or constantly stressed

  • Frequent arguments or conflicts with children

  • Difficulty managing children’s behaviour or discipline

  • Experiencing burnout or exhaustion from parenting duties

  • Feeling unsupported or isolated in parenting responsibilities

  • Struggling to balance parenting with other life demands

  • Increased irritability or frustration

  • Feeling guilty or inadequate as a parent

  • Difficulty communicating effectively with children

  • Experiencing anxiety or depression related to parenting

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How can Parenting Therapy Help?

  • Improve communication between parents and children

  • Develop effective discipline and behavior management strategies

  • Reduce stress and prevent burnout from parenting responsibilities

  • Enhance parenting skills and confidence

  • Provide support during major life transitions (e.g., divorce, relocation)

  • Address and manage children’s special needs or chronic illnesses

  • Strengthen the parent-child bond and emotional connection

  • Help parents work together more cohesively in co-parenting situations

  • Offer strategies for balancing parenting with other life demands

  • Provide tools to cope with grief, loss, or trauma within the family


We are accepting clients residing in Canada.

Our Rates

Amelia Larson (M.S.W., R.C.S.W., Approved Clinical Supervisor) 

$175 (55 min)

Amber Jerome (Registered Clinical Counsellor, CCC)

$160 (55 min)

Insurance plans cover Amelia’s designations. Amber’s designations may or may not be covered by your insurance plan.

Your therapy experience will be unique to who you are, your goals and needs. Drawing on various forms of therapy ensures we can tailor your experience to best suit your needs. One size does not fit all.


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A therapeutic connection is an intimate and meaningful partnership. We offer a 15-minute complimentary phone consultation to determine if As You Are Therapy is the right choice for you.

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