What parents and family members bring to therapy
- Parenting stress, guilt, or feeling alone in the role
- Setting and holding boundaries with children of any age
- Co-parenting during or after divorce
- Conflict with parents, in-laws, siblings, or adult children
- Communication that keeps breaking down
- Family transitions, such as a move, a remarriage, caring for aging parents, or children leaving home
How the work looks
Family patterns tend to repeat across generations. Much of this work is about recognizing what you learned in your own family, what you want to keep, and what you want to do differently, and then practicing it in the moments that matter.
Sessions also offer practical support: planning a difficult conversation, responding to a child's behavior in a steadier way, or deciding where your limits are.
Who attends sessions
Parenting and family support usually begins with adults. Whether other family members join some sessions depends on the situation, so talk it through with Dr. Lehmann when you first call. If a child or teen needs their own therapy, she can talk with you about finding the right provider.
Learn more
Relationships, Couples, Intimacy, and Family Wellness Hub: guides on when should couples consider therapy; individual therapy vs. couples therapy: which setting fits the concern, and related questions.
Common questions
Can my partner and I come together to work on parenting?
Co-parenting and couples concerns often overlap. Ask about the best format when you call; couples therapy may also be relevant.
Does Dr. Lehmann see children?
Please ask when you call. This page describes support for adults dealing with parenting and family conflict.