Support makes a difference.
Psychotherapy for parents raising children with special needs or disabilities.
Dr. Sharon Artz
This is not what you imagined?
When you planned to have a family, you probably did not think that you would become a parent to a child with disabilities, but it is a reality, as unfair as it may be.
Feelings of grief, anger, guilt, fear and many other reactions are understandable when a child receives a disability diagnosis.
These emotions need to be recognized, using a supportive and nonjudgemental process. Even after doing this emotional work, parents may still need help with these feelings as they re-erupt at key developmental moments.
No one wants to be stuck. Life still has to happen for you, your child and the rest of the family.
Just as it is necessary to understand life’s emotional impact, it is equally important to imagine how life can move forward. There is always room to grow — for each of us.
Every parenting journey is unique and some are harder than others.
But growth is always possible.
It is incredibly hard to help your children thrive when you are running on empty yourself.
Unfortunately, it is up to the individual parent to manage behaviors, chase diagnoses and therapies for your child, advocate for education and inclusion, learn bureaucratic systems and plan for the future. And that’s all without mentioning laundry, cooking, siblings, adult relationships and careers.
In the midst of so much chaos, how can you feel organized and effective instead of bogged down emotionally? How do you model perseverence to a child who must also learn to cope with challenges?
Are you exhausted by the constant strategizing and thinking necessary to survive a day?
Do you have a time and place to acknowledge your emotional load?
Do you wish someone understood how hard it is have a child with a disability?
Therapy with me is designed for you if:
you are emotionally struggling with your child’s disability
you feel alone in your parenting journey
you have emotions that are compromising your ability to care for your family and yourself
you would appreciate someone to help you think through a multitude of special needs parenting issues
you would like to be more organized and better prepared to manage your challenges
Frequently asked questions about therapy
FAQs
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Through regular sessions, we work through challenging issues related to your experience as a parent of a child with disabilities. I listen very closely as topics arise, emotional or concrete — wherever your current sticking points may be. You will see that being heard and feeling understood can have a significant impact. Contact me.
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Are you functioning at your best, or are you are chronically struggling with feelings of depression, anger and/or anxiety that drain your ability to care for yourself and others? Contact me.
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Schedule a free phone consultation to take the next step toward feeling better. Contact me.
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I do not accept insurance. I am an out-of-network provider, so it is important to know your out-of-network benefits. I provide a monthly Superbill for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.