Uptown Psychology
Parenting Therapy
Support to help you feel more in control, more patient, confident, and less stressed as a parent. Available in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, & Florida.
Learn strategies to stay more emotionally regulated during tough moments
Build stronger, more connected relationships with your kids
Feel more capable, less overwhelmed, & less alone
You love your kids more than anything…
so why does parenting them feel so hard?
Being a parent can bring so much joy, but let’s be honest, it can also feel completely overwhelming, and depleting. The daily stress, the emotional exhaustion, the guilt after yelling, with the added pressure that you’re somehow messing it all up. Whether you’re dealing with toddler meltdowns or teen eye-rolls, it can feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of frustration, stress, and self-doubt, with no handbook.
Parenting Therapy helps you stay grounded when parenting feels so disorienting.
Parenting Therapy In New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, & Florida
What is Parenting Therapy?
None of us innately know what to do as parents. Raising kids is hard, and doing it without support can make it feel challenging. Reaching out for help isn’t a sign of failure; it’s a crucial step towards building your village.
Parenting therapy gives you a space to talk honestly about what it’s like to raise kids in today’s world. You’ll gain practical tools for managing stress, burnout, and the emotional ups and downs that come with parenthood. You’ll also learn evidence based techniques to help reduce problem behavior.
At Uptown Psychology, we help parents with kids of all ages feel more confident, calm, and connected. Whether you’re dealing with tantrums, teen pushback, or trying to keep your cool in tough moments, we offer tools and strategies that actually work. With options for one-on-one parenting sessions and small group therapy, you can get the support that fits your life.
We use proven approaches like PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) to strengthen connection and improve behavior, SPACE therapy to support children with anxiety and OCD, and The Incredible Years to build emotional regulation and social skills in young kids. We also help parents learn to stay calm and in control during tough moments. Together, we’ll teach you how to manage problem behavior more effectively, feel more regulated, and build trust and closeness with your child.
Parenting can leave you feeling:
- Stressed out and short-fused
- Embarrassed when your kids misbehave in public
- Burned out by the constant demands of being a parent
- Worried you’re messing your kids up
- Uncomfortable when others criticize your parenting or your kids behaviour
- Overwhelmed by even the simplest tasks
- Guilty about yelling, but unsure what else to do
- Unsure, second-guessing your decisions, wondering if you’re “doing it right”
- Like you’re trying your best, and it’s still not enough
- Bad when comparing yourself to other parents
You’ve got this, and we’re here to help when it feels like you don’t.
Available in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, & Florida.
Parenting Therapy can help you:
Keep your calm more often
Parenting therapy in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, & Florida helps you learn how to regulate your emotions, so you can stay grounded, even during tantrums, power struggles, or stressful moments. With time and support, you’ll be less likely to spiral or snap when things get tough.
Feel more in control
Parenting Therapy helps you understand what’s really going on beneath your child’s behavior and gives you effective strategies to respond calmly and confidently, without relying on yelling or punishment.
Reduce parental burnout
By building sustainable routines and setting realistic expectations, parenting therapy supports your mental and emotional well-being, helping you feel less depleted and more like yourself again.
Reconnect with your kids
Parenting Therapy in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, & Florida helps you build a stronger bond with your kids through building connection, communication, and emotional safety, so you can enjoy each other more and fight less.
Let go of the guilt
Although societal pressure can make it feel like you need to be perfect to be a good parent, the truth is, your kids just need you to be present and do your best. Parenting therapy helps you challenge the unrealistic expectations you’ve placed on yourself and move toward parenting with more grace and self-compassion.
Build confidence in your parenting
Parenting therapy in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, & Florida gives you simple, effective tools to help you feel more in control and less reactive so that you can handle tough moments with more clarity and less second-guessing.
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Approaches We Use To Support Parents
At Uptown Psychology, we use evidence-based approaches tailored to your family’s unique needs. Our goal is to help you feel more grounded, more confident, and more equipped to respond, not react, when parenting gets hard.
DBT/CBT
For Parent Emotion Dysregulation
If parenting leaves you feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or emotionally drained, we use techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you manage your own stress, regulate your emotions, and parent more calmly, even in the hardest moments.
SPACE
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions
A parent-based treatment that teaches you how to reduce your child’s anxiety or OCD symptoms by changing how you respond, without needing your child to participate directly in therapy.
PCIT
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
An effective approach for young children with behavioral challenges. PCIT helps strengthen the bond between you and your child while teaching you how to set clear boundaries and encourage positive behavior.
PMT
Parent Management Training
Focused on helping you respond more effectively to challenging behavior, PMT gives you step-by-step strategies to reduce conflict, increase cooperation, and improve your child’s behavior over time.
We’re here to support you with proven strategies that make a real difference—for you and your child.
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PSY.D., MS.Ed.
Therapy In New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, & Florida
Why Work With Uptown Psychology
We all face incredibly challenging situations at times. At Uptown Psychology, we help you learn tools to tackle these difficulties and experience a life that’s empowering and authentic. We create an honest environment that challenges you to better understand your own feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
When you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or just trying to understand how to parent better, it can be hard to know what you need. There are so many competing priorities that can make you feel overwhelmed and ill-equipped in a life that isn’t giving you enough confidence, peace, and clarity.
With many years of combined experience, we provide therapy that is evidence-based, compassionate, and honest. We work with you to increase your confidence and reduce avoidance, using cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy tools to help you get the results you need.
Our practice is founded on the belief that although pain is a part of life, suffering is a choice. With the right help, you can build a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
When you are ready to start your journey to feeling better, we are thrilled to join you in this first step.
Uptown Psychology Is Built On:
Evidence-based Approaches
We use scientifically proven methods to ensure your therapy is effective and tailored to your needs, providing you with the best chance for positive change.
Compassion
We offer you understanding, kindness, and support throughout your journey, helping you feel safe and valued.
Honesty
We create a transparent and trustworthy environment where open dialogue helps you explore your feelings and challenges with clarity and authenticity.
Meet Our Team
Match With A Parenting Therapist
Find the right therapist for you. Not sure who to book a therapy appointment with? Contact us.
Our Approach
How Parenting Therapy Works
We’re here to help you feel calmer, more confident, and better supported in your role as a parent, whatever it brings your way.
We understand your story
In your first therapy session, we take time to learn what parenting looks like for you; what’s been overwhelming, where you're struggling, and what kind of support you're hoping for. This is a space to be honest, without judgment, as we begin to understand your challenges and goals.
We develop a plan
Depending on your needs, you can work with us one-on-one, join our 6-session parenting group (after a 1-hour intake), or access our on-demand parenting video series at your own pace. We’ll help you figure out what kind of support fits your life best.
We work with you
Each week, we’ll help you build tools that actually work for your family. From emotion regulation to behavior strategies, we give you what you need to feel more steady, more in control, and more connected with your kids.
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Questions About Parenting Therapy
Is there a way to get rid of my stress as a parent?
Yes and no! While we would be silly to say that parenting does not come with stress and high emotions, we can improve our ability to keep our calm while parenting so that we feel more effective and in control. In parenting therapy, we also teach you evidence-based parenting strategies to help you be more effective as a parent. We draw from our knowledge of Parent Management Training (PMT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Incredible Years. All three are evidence-based parenting programs aimed at helping you feel more capable as a parent.
How will it impact my children if I act calmer as a parent?
Kids are like sponges. They absorb everything. When you’re able to stay calm, it not only helps you but also shows your kids how to handle big emotions. You’re not just parenting; you’re modeling emotional regulation in real time.
How will it impact my overall well-being?
High levels of stress can lead to burnout at home, at work, and in your relationships. Learning how to manage that stress improves not only your parenting but also your physical health, your mood, and your ability to connect with the people around you.
Don’t all parents lose their sh** with their kids, and they move on?
Ehhhhh…not really. Sure, it happens, but that doesn’t mean it feels good. When yelling or losing control becomes your go-to response, it can affect how your kids experience you. Parenting therapy can help you find better ways to respond so that you feel more in control and your kids feel safer and more connected to you.
Isn’t this just gentle parenting?
Not exactly. At Uptown Psychology, we’re trained in several evidence-based parenting programs like PMT, PCIT, and The Incredible Years. While modern “gentle parenting” focuses heavily on connection, these models also include strategies to help improve behavior and increase compliance, which are both important. Our work helps you stay calm and be effective, so you can parent with confidence and feel more in control.
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Positive Outcomes Of Parenting Therapy
The work we do together in parenting therapy can create meaningful shifts in how you respond to challenges and connect with your kids. Every family is different, so while we can’t guarantee specific outcomes or timelines, if you stay engaged and open to the process, you may begin to:
- Feel calmer and more in control during stressful moments
- Reduce guilt and self-doubt about your parenting
- Build stronger, more connected relationships with your kids
- Recover more quickly from burnout and overwhelm
- Handle meltdowns, power struggles, and daily stress with more confidence
- Let go of perfectionism and work towards being the best parent you can be
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How To Get Started
646-580-4430
766 Madison Avenue, Fifth Floor, New York, New York 10065
We can't wait to connect with you
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How To Get Started
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646-580-4430
766 Madison Avenue, Fifth Floor, New York, New York 10065
3081 Salzedo St Suite 202, Coral Gables, FL 33134
We can't wait to connect with you
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