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Support for New Parents

Becoming a parent is a life-altering experience that can bring about postpartum depression or anxiety. We also help you unravel the dynamics you may have unconsciously adopted from your own upbringing. This includes:

  • Noticing Generational Patterns: Recognizing behaviors and beliefs that mirror your own parents’ styles and addressing unresolved issues from your childhood.

  • Processing Anger and Regret: Exploring feelings of anger or disappointment regarding your own upbringing and how it affects your parenting today.

  • Triangulation Issues: Understanding how processing through your child can create distance between partners.

 
Individual & Family Services

Our services cater to all stages of parenting, whether you’re dealing with young children, adolescents, or young adults. We offer:

  • Individual Therapy: Focus on your personal growth as a parent and address your unique challenges.

  • Family Therapy: Work collaboratively with your family to improve communication and resolve conflicts.

 
Effective Parenting Strategies

Therapy isn’t just about understanding; it’s about practical solutions. We focus on:

  • Skills-Based Parenting Techniques: Learn strategies like “How do I get my teen to stop looking at their phone at 2 AM?”

  • Changing Your Parenting Through Self Understanding: Explore deeper emotional responses, such as wanting to break free from your own parents’ patterns but feeling unsure how to do so… “Help! Why do I keep doing this?”

 
Why It’s Worth It

Engaging in parenting therapy can lead to profound benefits, including:

  • Increased Understanding of Familial Patterns: Gain clarity on your family dynamics and how they influence your parenting.

  • Stronger Trust and Cohesion: Foster a supportive and trusting family environment.

  • Reduced Conflict: Learn to manage disagreements in a healthier way.

  • Heightened Empathy and Compassion: Develop a deeper understanding of each family member’s experiences.

Binita M. Donohue

Binita M. Donohue, LCSW

Family Therapy; Families in Crisis

Reign Erickson

Reign Erickson, LSW, NMT-L1

Pregnancy; Young children thru teens: Parent therapy

Erica Steenbergen

Erica Steenbergen, LMFT

Relationships & Communication

Sarah Perez

Sarah Perez, LCPC

Parenting through conflict, one or both partners

Contact Us Today

You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Reach out to us for a consultation or to learn more about our parenting support services. Together, we can create a more fulfilling family life.

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Have Questions?

Our therapists accept a variety of insurances, including BCBS PPO, Aetna, CIGNA/Evernorth, United Healthcare. Contact us for more information on rates.

Starks Therapy Group

1040 North Blvd #225, Oak Park, IL 60301

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