Parenting Support in Brookline & the Boston Area
You Love Them More Than Anything. That Doesn't Make It Easy.
For many of us, parenting may be the hardest thing we ever do. Whether you are navigating shifts in family structure, changing identities, or the overall stress of parenting, you don’t have to do it alone.
Who Can Benefit From Parenting Support?
Parenting stress looks different for everyone. Some parents struggle with the nonstop demands of raising their children. Other parents have a hard time managing complex and conflicting feelings about their kids.
You may benefit from support if:
Your kid is going through something hard and you genuinely don't know how to help them or yourself
Your child is questioning their identity or has come out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and you want to process feelings and get help around these new changes
You are supporting your children through a family transition, loss, or divorce
You became a parent and somewhere along the way lost track of who you are outside that role
How Can Integrative Psych Help?
Parenting is one of life’s biggest challenges. There is no roadmap or playbook to help you navigate your family’s future. We help you to understand your own feelings around parenting and to find a way forward that works for you and your children.
A Place to Say the Hard Stuff
It is normal for conflicting feelings to come up towards your children and your role as a parent. Here you can express your most uncomfortable thoughts without judgement or criticism.
Support for Your Whole Family, Not Just the "Problem"
When one family member is struggling, everyone feels it. We look at the bigger picture, not just what's happening with your child, but also how this impacts you.
Navigating Identity Changes With Your Child
If your child is exploring their gender or sexual orientation, we'll help you to support them, while having space to process your own complicated feelings.
Rediscovering Who You Are as a Person
Your personal identity may feel distant throughout parenthood. We help you to reconnect with your sense of self, outside of being a parent.
Real Tools for Real Situations
Not generic advice from a parenting book. Practical strategies tailored to your specific kid, your specific family, and your specific life.
A Softer Relationship With Yourself
Parenting guilt is real and it's exhausting. We help you hold yourself with more kindness. Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup!
Integrative Psychological Services:
By The Numbers
Modalities
Therapists at IPS are trained in 14+ evidence based modalities
Based
80% of our clients are referred to us by existing clients, past clients, physicians, or other therapy practices
Experience
Clinicians at IPS bring 29+ combined years of clinical experience
You don't have to have it all figured out to start.
Most people who reach out to us don’t know exactly what they need yet. They just know something isn’t working. That’s a completely fine place to begin. We’ll figure out the rest together.
Frequently Asked Questions
You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers.
What kinds of parenting challenges can therapy at Integrative Psych help with?
Therapy at Integrative Psych can support a wide range of parenting experiences. Some parents come in because their child is struggling emotionally, socially, or academically. Other parents need help with family changes or transitioning identities. Whether you need support for a specific situation or just the weight of it all, we give you space to process and find the right balance.
How long does therapy for parenting challenges take?
The length of therapy at Integrative Psych can look different for each person. Sometimes therapy benefits from being short and to the point, where parents develop tailored skills to best fit their needs. Other times, parents prefer to work through tough memories and beliefs, opting to go deeper into the work.
Therapy at Integrative Psychological Services moves at a pace that feels comfortable and right for you.
What if I’m not sure how to talk about what I’m feeling?
It is completely normal to come to therapy feeling confused or unsure how to express your feelings. Your therapist at Integrative Psych will help guide the conversation when needed.
How do I know if therapy is the right fit for me?
Many clients reach out to us when they are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.
A consultation can be a good way to ask questions, talk about what you’ve been experiencing, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.