What is Parenting Therapy?

This short blog answers your question – what is parenting therapy? You may be a parent, guardian, or family member with this question. This could be due to coming across this topic in your general search for “therapy near me”. You could also be looking for resources for parents on a specific issue. 

 

What parenting therapy really translates to is parenting support. This stands for new parents, parents facing new challenges, or those wanting to start family planning. Perhaps you’re facing challenges around postpartum depression or anxiety. You may be a parent of a teen that’s been having behavioral changes. 

 

Parenting therapy in itself isn’t a specific form of therapy. It’s essentially individual therapy or family counseling. However, it’s done with the intention for achieving your goals as parents. Your therapist would still apply modalities used in anxiety therapy, grief therapy, couples counseling, and more. 

 

New Leaf is dedicated to ensuring that all parents feel supported and heard while their teen is in teen therapy with us. We know the importance of including all family members for everyone to play a part in joint healing and growing. We’re ready to help you establish and work towards goals together!

 

For more information on parenting therapy in Simi Valley, you can click the link here. Make sure to read our blog on How to Successfully Co-Parent with your Ex-Partner!

 

What is Parenting Therapy? What does it say about me as a parent to start this?

The initial term “parenting therapy” may have different interpretations. It could be that you read that as a service for “bad parents”. Attending parenting therapy might mean that you’ve failed in some way, and need to address short-comings. However, this isn’t true or the intention for parenting therapy at all. 

 

Firstly, you would be starting this therapy service voluntarily. While there are other groups that offer parenting classes, such as those that are court-ordered, we do not offer that service at New Leaf. You may have an idea of what you’re wanting to address in session, and how to navigate certain issues. 

 

Asking for support can feel embarrassing, and even overwhelming at times. There are many valid reasons to start parenting therapy, which are discussed in the next section. However, our licensed marriage & family therapists are ready to provide you with that support. Some being parents ourselves, we understand the unique challenges that you may be facing. 

 

Starting parenting therapy isn’t a signal that you’re messing up. You may not even have children yet, and want to understand the best approach for raising your child. Understanding effective parenting methods and approaches prepares you for success from the jump.

 

Therapy in Simi Valley, CA is held in-person. Make sure to read our blog on How to Be an Emotionally Supportive Parent!

 

What is Parenting Therapy? Issues commonly addressed

There are many reasons to begin parenting therapy. You are currently facing unique challenges, and looking for support in navigating them. Some examples of issues look like:

 

• Receiving support & resources as a parent of a child with a neurodevelopmental disorder. You may also be a parent of a child struggling with addiction or mental health issues.

 

• Creating a plan for your family’s future.

 

• Working through personal childhood trauma from your parents or family members.

 

• Addressing co-parenting with ex-partners or with mixed families.

 

• Coping with postpartum depression or anxiety.

 

• Coping with the loss of a child.

 

• Understanding how to support your LGBTQ+ child. 

 

• Strengthening the relationship with your child through individual support.

 

There is no “one size fits all” solution to the issues you’re wanting to address in therapy. Our therapists tailor unique treatment plans based on several factors. This provides you with the most effective outcomes in therapy in Simi Valley.

 

Your therapist will take some factors into consideration, such as:

 

• Your cultural background. This includes the social and historical influences that shape your values, behaviors, traditions, and ways of thinking.

 

• Everyone’s personal “buy-in” to therapy. This includes their willingness to attend sessions regularly.
• What resources you would benefit from. This includes local resources or organizations, virtual support groups, and more.

 

• Your support system. It’s crucial that you have support while navigating certain issues. This could look like identifying family members or friends in a time of crisis.

 

Family counseling in Simi Valley, CA works with 3 family members at a time. Make sure to read our blog on 4 Reasons to Start Family Therapy.

 

What is Parenting Therapy? How therapists provide support

Therapists provide support in parenting therapy through many avenues. It’s true that therapists provide an empathetic ear and hold space for you. A big part of the therapeutic process is being vulnerable about your thoughts and feelings. This is important, because you can gain additional self-insight and self-awareness.

 

Alongside that, you can expect your therapist to be inquisitive. They’ll want to get to know you individually, to better understand how to meet you where you’re at. It’s possible that you’re wanting to better understand how to support your child or teen. Your relationship with them doesn’t seem to be improving, so you look to a teen therapist for support.

 

We are all raised differently, whether through a cultural or societal lens. This can contribute to our abilities to provide or understand emotional support. It’s important to note that signing your teen up for teen therapy still requires your part in intentional learning. Our therapists want to understand your background, upbringing, and more to see how they can also support you!

 

If you still have questions around starting parenting therapy, teen therapy, or marriage counseling, call us today. We offer free phone consultations to help you start your journey!

 

In-person therapy in Simi Valley is ideal for those seeking a separate, safe space from their home. Check out our blog on Online Therapy or In Office Therapy to understand what format is best for you. Another great blog to read is ours on if you need Therapy or Medication to address your issues.

 

By seeking out support, you can begin your journey to feeling relief. You don’t have to go through finding the right level of support alone, either. By clicking here, you’ll read our blog on Information About Simi Valley Therapists.

 

Consider calling our therapy group at (805) 774-1506 for a free consultation on how you or a loved one can get started today!

Seek out a validating, safe environment with us today. We will help you get to where you want to be. Our therapists provide trauma therapy, teen therapy, individual adult therapy, LGBTQIA+ therapy, anxiety therapy, depression therapy, family therapy, and more in-office in Simi Valley, CA.