Question 1

What if my teen or adult child refuses therapy?

Accepted Answer

That's actually very common. Parents and caregivers often feel stuck when they're the only one willing to seek support, but meaningful change can still happen. Often when one person shifts the way they respond, the entire dynamic begins to change.

Question 2

What if I feel like I've already tried everything?

Accepted Answer

Many parents come to me feeling exhausted, discouraged, and out of ideas. Often, it's not that they've failed — it's that they've been trying to navigate something incredibly difficult and don't always have the right support or tools.

Question 3

Do you work with parents or caregivers even if their child isn't attending therapy?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Most of the work is just with the parents or caregivers. Supporting parents can often have a powerful impact on the overall relationship and family system.

Question 4

How many sessions will I need?

Accepted Answer

There's no one-size-fits-all answer. Some people benefit from ongoing therapy, while others come for a handful of sessions to gain clarity, tools, or support during a specific challenge.

Question 5

Do you offer practical strategies, or is therapy mostly talk-based?

Accepted Answer

Both. Insight matters, but people also want support they can use in real life. Especially in parenting work, clients often leave with practical tools, strategies, and ways of responding they can implement right away.

Question 6

What if I feel ashamed of how I've handled things as a parent?

Accepted Answer

You are not alone in that feeling. Parenting can bring up fear, helplessness, frustration, and pain in ways people rarely talk about openly. Therapy is a space where you can speak honestly without judgment.

Question 7

Do you only work with parents or caregivers?

Accepted Answer

No. Work also extends to teens and older adults navigating substance use issues, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions, including people entering later stages of adulthood and asking deeper questions about identity and meaning.

Question 8

What does online therapy feel like?

Accepted Answer

Online therapy can feel surprisingly personal and connected. Many clients appreciate the comfort and flexibility of being in their own space while still receiving meaningful support.

Mary Anne Crabtree, MSW RSW