Therapy for Parents and Expectant Parents
Becoming a new parent can feel exciting and also overwhelming.
It is not unusual for new parents to feel anxious and exhausted. Determining how to make space for this new addition and the child’s impact on the couple’s relationship are among the areas we focus on.
If there is already a child in the family, how will the birth of a new child affect your family, as well as your child’s siblings? How will we address the baby’s needs while maintaining a career? How will we handle childcare? How will we divide chores at home while also making time for ourselves, individually and as a couple?
As children age, there are new challenges and responsibilities. Often, because of our own experiences and roles in our families, parenting takes on different meanings for each person in the couple.
I work with parents to acknowledge these differences while working as a team.
Some parents notice that something does not seem right with their child, and they are unsure what to do.
They enter therapy telling me that my family believes that I am overreacting; however, I cannot help but notice how my child struggles to speak and relate to his/her peers in social situations.
Do I wait it out, or should I speak with my pediatrician? Should I have my child evaluated? It can feel unsettling to notice that something is not right with your child.
I have experience working with parents who have a neurodivergent child, as well as working with young adults who are neurodivergent.
Parents of neurodivergent children often feel overwhelmed with caretaking, coordinating, and overseeing all the services that their child needs.
Sometimes, one parent is on board with helping their neurodivergent child, while the other is coming to terms with their child’s needs. This can make parents feel isolated and alone.
I help these parents sort through the range of feelings they experience about having a neurodivergent child, and the impact that the child has on the family.
Some of the areas we address include taking care of yourselves as a couple, identifying your neurodivergent child’s strengths, and being there for your child, whether they are neurotypical or neurodivergent.
