Being a parent has always been a daunting experience but it’s even more complicated now.

Did you know parents born after 1980 spend more time working and are more likely to be perusing continuing education than past generations. These parents also spend more time with their children (some studies actually found dads are now spending more time with their children as the moms of past generations). And then there’s all the structured activities kids are doing more of now. The two areas parents spend less time on now is house chores and leisure time. I’m guessing that last sentence comes as no surprise.

The pressures of parenting today are more heightened. Looking at social media posts from friends creates feelings like we aren’t as happy as them or doing as much. Education is more competitive and has more responsibilities. Even the fun of youth sports has turned to making sure my kid is on the right team or has year-round coaching.

And we get to do all of this without a road map, as there has been in the past. It used to be mom does this, dad does that; you live in this area so have these limited job choices. We, thankfully, have many more options now and aren’t confined in the same ways. But that creates more decisions, sacrifices, and adjustments parents have to make.

In my approach I want to be able to help you define the person and parent you want to be. We’ll discover more about - what can get in the way of that vision; what are the habits and reactions that keep happening; how pressure, expectations, and stress weigh on you. We’ll also find the strengths you possess and successes you’ve had in the past. We’ll work to find room for yourself as an individual. This is your space it can go down whichever path is most helpful

Therapy looks different for everyone but can help with reducing unwanted behaviors; defining the values you want to live by; prioritizing what matters; finding coping strategies; improving relationships; being more present with family; improving communication.