Support for Parents
Parenting is a journey and you are learning just as much as your kids. You deserve support so you can be the best parent possible.
Parent Support | Positive Parenting
Our support for parents offers you an opportunity to grow as both a parent and a person. We can work with you directly or as a couple. During session we’ll identify your strengths as a parent and how you can apply them to your parenting style. We’ll also work on core parenting skills that can help you to be a more engaged and relaxed parent. As a team we can achieve balance for you and your family at home and throughout your lives.
Quick Facts
Who it’s for: Parents, co-parents, blended families, LGBTQ+ families, single parents
Concerns addressed: Parenting stress, discipline challenges, family conflict, communication issues, parent burnout
Modalities offered: CBT, family systems therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, parent coaching
Session types: Individual parent support sessions and parent/co-parent sessions
Session length: 50–60 minutes
Location: Chicago, IL and virtual sessions throughout Illinois
Insurance and access: Telehealth available with flexible scheduling
Let’s develop practical parenting techniques. We want to help you develop a healthy family dynamic that incorporates respect and love.
Parenting For Every Family
We work with a diverse community of families. Whether you are a blended family, LGBTQ+ family, single parent, or a parent of any kind, parent support can help you grow. These are some of the goals we work on in therapy.
- Getting on the same page as parents
- Coping with tantrums, back talk, and more
- Parent anxiety & stress
- Evolving role
- Communication
- Unhealthy Patterns
- Family Dynamics
- So much more!
How Parental Support Therapy Works
Initial Consultation
Discuss parenting concerns, family dynamics, and goals for support.
Assessment
Identify communication patterns, stressors, and parenting challenges.
Treatment
Learn parenting tools, emotional regulation strategies, and communication techniques.
Integration
Practice new approaches and coping skills at home.
Follow-Up
Continue strengthening family relationships and parenting confidence.
What is parent support therapy?
Parent support therapy helps parents navigate the emotional and practical challenges of raising children. Sessions focus on communication, discipline strategies, stress management, and family relationships.
The goal is to help parents feel more confident, supported, and connected within their family dynamic.
How can therapy help me become a better parent?
Therapy helps you better understand your parenting style, emotional responses, and family patterns. You can learn healthier communication skills, stress management tools, and practical parenting strategies.
This often leads to stronger relationships with your children and less conflict at home.
Can parent support therapy help with parenting stress and burnout?
Yes. Many parents experience stress, guilt, emotional exhaustion, or anxiety while balancing parenting responsibilities. Therapy provides support, coping tools, and guidance to help reduce overwhelm.
It can also help parents reconnect with their own identity outside of parenting roles.
Empowered Therapy Offers Support for Parents
Your kids are growing and learning so much – so are you. Parenthood is a journey and we can help guide you through it. Many parents come to us feeling lost or unsure about how effective their parenting style is. Some are concerned about losing their temper or choosing the wrong methods of discipline and reinforcement. Many are also concerned they aren’t providing their children with enough or teaching them the right skills to thrive.
How Therapy Makes You A Better Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
Can therapy help with parenting stress and anxiety?
Yes. Parent support therapy can help reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and provide coping strategies for difficult parenting situations.
Do both parents need to attend sessions?
No. Sessions can be individual or include both parents depending on your goals and family dynamic.
Can therapy help with discipline and communication issues?
Yes. Therapy often focuses on practical parenting strategies, communication skills, and improving family relationships.
Is parent support therapy only for parents with young children?
No. Therapy can support parents at every stage, from early childhood through adolescence and adulthood.
Do you offer virtual parent support sessions?
Yes. Virtual sessions are available throughout Illinois.
Sources / Evidence
- Parent-focused therapy and coaching improve family communication and emotional well-being
https://www.apa.org/topics/parenting
“Positive parenting practices support healthy emotional development and family relationships” — APA - Family-based interventions help reduce stress and improve parenting confidence
https://www.cdc.gov/parents/essentials/index.html
“Supportive parenting strategies improve child and family outcomes” — CDC - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help parents manage stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/psychotherapies
“Psychotherapy can help people develop healthier coping strategies and behaviors” — NIMH