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Parenting Counseling in Nashville, TN

Has That Little Bundle Of Joy Turned Into A Big Bundle Of Stress?

Ah, parenting. There is nothing like the wondrous joy of it—and there is nothing that will kick your ass quite like it, either. Parenting is the emotional rollercoaster of a lifetime, at once feeling incredible love for your child(ren) while also struggling with feelings like anger, guilt, disappointment, or shame.

Up until now, you’ve pretty much always been at the top of your game. School and work have generally come easy, you know your way around a challenge, and you’ve also figured out how to build strong relationships and a healthy community on top of it all.

But you’re here because the daily grind of parenting has brought you to your knees. You’re too overwhelmed, stretched too thin, and now you have the added anxiety of feeling like you can’t show up for your kid(s) the way you want because you quickly revert to the role of Mean Mommy or Disgruntled Daddy when stressed. You’re not parenting the way you want to or, worse, you’re doing the one thing you swore to yourself you’d never do as a parent when your time came. Now, aspects of anger, guilt, or powerlessness have become increasingly prevalent.

It’s a lot, and parenting requires an emotional skill set that few of us possess before we’re quite frankly thrown into the deep end of childrearing. That’s why counseling in Nashville through Therapie can be so valuable on your parenting journey, as it teaches you to slow down, manage your stress response, and co-regulate with your child in ways that nurture growth and connection.

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Parenting Perfectionism Is Real

As fully formed adults, our lives are usually pretty packed, whether we like it or not. “Adulting” is a full-time gig often consisting of juggling a demanding workload, household responsibilities, societal expectations, and a steady stream of relationships with friends, partners, family members, coworkers, and—sometimes to our detriment—pesky in-laws.

When children are added to the mix, it puts everything from joy to agony into overdrive. There are so many pressures and expectations that go into the process, between what we ourselves imagine and hope for and what’s expected by our partner, family members, and workplace when it comes to the care of your little bundle of joy.

On top of that, many of us are knee-deep in social media feeds and online forums that generate a lot of anxiety about “doing the right thing” as a parent. The list is endless of what you’re supposed to do—managing your and your family’s needs seamlessly and with a smile on your face—and the juggle of it all will inevitably lead to exhaustion, burnout, and a desperate need to escape, even though you want nothing more than to be an emotionally available, present parent.

The data backs up what you’re feeling: the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2024 Advisory found that 41% of parents are so stressed most days they can’t function, and 48% say their stress feels completely overwhelming. You’re not imagining it—this is hard.

But counseling may just be the parenting hack you’ve been looking for. By learning skills for setting realistic parenting goals, reprioritizing your time and resources, and engaging with your kids in a way that aligns with your true values, you can break the cycle and find new equilibrium as a parent.

Parenting Counseling And Coaching Is Available Through Therapie

Our therapists know that you’ve done your homework—listening to all the parenting podcasts, downloading all the audiobooks on forming healthy attachments, and exchanging tips with all the well-versed parents in your circle—and still, you feel stuck. That may be because you’re receiving conflicting information, attempting to parent while running on fumes, or too focused on “fixing” a behavior when it’s the system that needs work.

Here’s the thing: we’re picky about who we bring onto our team. Every Therapie therapist is licensed in Tennessee, holds a graduate degree, and has made it through a selection process that would make most job interviews look like a casual coffee chat. We do this because parenting counseling that Nashville families can actually rely on matters—and we don’t take that lightly.

At Therapie, we welcome parents of children of any age to counseling. We’re based in Midtown, just off West End—easy to get to whether you’re coming from Hillsboro Village, The Gulch, or anywhere in the Nashville area. Our therapists will guide you in exploring your parenting woes and figuring out exactly what you need to feel more energized and connected in your role as a caregiver. Whether you’re looking for coaching and counseling services as an individual or in the context of couples therapy, we can coach you toward a parenting approach that feels grounded, intentional, and sustainable.

What To Expect

With all of our clients in therapy, we like to use a few questions to guide the process: What is happening?, Why?, What do you want?, and What do you need to get there?

We use a combination of evidence-based, attachment-focused therapies and focused, individualized insights to build skills for setting boundaries and leading with confidence, even when things get messy.

In addition to fostering skills for effective communication and boundary-setting, our parenting therapists will help you:

Repair ruptures – no parent is perfect, and that is not the goal. By letting go of the guilt and learning simple but heartfelt ways to apologize after a hard moment, you can develop a new stress response. Who knows? You’ll maybe heal your own inner child a bit along the way.
Understand emotions better – whether you’re navigating your child’s emotions or your own, the process of learning to identify, name, and validate emotions will help you to balance structure and discipline with empathy.
Become mindfully aware – as you develop skills for pausing and reflecting, you can respond to your child with intention rather than urgency when things get overwhelming.
De-escalate conflict – through the process of deepening emotional awareness and a reflective parenting approach, you will gain strategies for effectively managing even the unprettiest of meltdowns.

Our therapists will meet you, without judgment, wherever you are on your parenting journey. Whether you’re struggling with toddler tantrums, pre-teen sass, or teenage defiance, there is a path forward—and our therapists will help you walk it. That bundle of joy is still somewhere in there and through parenting coaching and counseling at Therapie, we can help you find that joy again.

Common Concerns About Parenting Counseling…

Needing therapy signals that I'm a bad parent.

That's definitely not true. And in fact, seeking support shows care, courage, and a deep desire to grow and do better for your kid(s).

Our clients tend to be high achievers who are used to nailing it in pretty much every aspect of life. When parenting stress brings them down a few notches, it's especially anxiety-inducing. But therapy is not about blame; it's about understanding what's happening and cultivating the tools you need to parent in a way that aligns with your values.

A therapist will judge me for how I raise my child.

Many of our therapists are parents too, and our aim is never to make any client feel judged on their parenting journey. Our focus will be on what you want to get out of this experience and how we can help you build on existing strengths while making room for new skills and strategies.

It's too late for parenting therapy—I've already messed my kid up.

It is never too late to reconnect, repair, or rebuild a stronger relationship with your child. Even long-standing cycles or ruptures can be resolved, and the counseling process offers you space to pause, reflect, and begin to shift away from the parenting approaches you want to let go of.

Our therapists focus on what's possible now and moving forward because positive change is always within reach.

Become The Parent You've Always Wanted To Be

Therapie provides parenting counseling to Nashville families and clients in Tennessee who are struggling with their child’s behavior and parenting approach in general. Contact us to learn more.

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Therapist in Nashville, TN & Minneapolis, MN

At Therapie, we offer individual and couples therapy, as well as weekend intensives and online courses, so you can get the support you need, when you need it. Our services include: individual counseling, premarital, and couples counseling. If you are working on issues related to work, your relationship or life, we got you.

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