Parent-Child Conflict Counseling in Frisco

What is Parent-Child Conflict Counseling?

As a mother of 4 young adults, I know that relationships with our teens and young adults can be challenging. While it is developmentally appropriate for boundaries to be tested, it can be scary and maddening to us parents. Often we fear they will repeat our own mistakes and we desperately want them to value the wisdom we have to offer. And yet we all remember believing we were invincible in our youth, 

Working with teens and young adults is my sweet spot. And what they consistently tell me is that almost without exception, they want a stronger relationship with you. But they want it to transition from a parent/child relationship to an adult/adult relationship. This is a time of growth, not only for our children, but also us parents. 

If you believe you and/or your family could benefit from parent-child counseling, contact PS Counseling Frisco today to schedule a free 15-minute, no obligation meet and greet appointment. You can give us a call at 469-747-1826 to get started, or request an appointment through our secure online form.

How is Parent-Child Conflict Counseling Different?

Unlike individual therapy, which focuses on one person, parent-child therapy focuses on the relationship between a parent and child. Parents are often surprised to learn that their child/children desire(s) more connection, more time, and a deeper, different relationship with their parents as they transition to adulthood…even when they are acting out. To feel known, accepted, and loved from our family is a universal need. 

At PS Counseling Frisco, we work with families from an Attachment Perspective, specifically, using the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approach. Renee has had nearly 25 days of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) training and continues to pursue continuing education and professional growth in this highly researched and effective approach.  By fostering a safe environment in which hurts can be expressed and fears communicated more clearly, relationships with loved ones have an opportunity to heal. 

The goals of this type of counseling aim to:

  • Change generational patterns
  • Explore the root of parent/child conflict
  • Improve the health and security of relationships
  • Create a pathway for resolving current and future disconnection
  • Promote emotional well-being within the entire family unit
  • Enhance parenting skills
  • Explore how parenting needs to adjust as our children grow
  • Establish and maintain healthy boundaries

Parent-child therapy offers a supportive space for parents and children to explore their emotions and experiences together with the support of a trained professional. Whether it is one child with one parent, or both parents with a child, help is available. When their is more than one child/young adult, we call that Family Counseling and that is also something provided at PS Counseling Frisco.

Signs You May Benefit from Parent-Child Conflict Counseling

Parent-child counseling services play a vital role in supporting families through life’s ups and downs.

If you see these signs from either you or your child, you may benefit from our services:

  • Decreased communication
  • Yelling 
  • Arguing without reaching a resolution
  • Lack of respect for one another
  • Constantly interrupting one another
  • Verbal aggression, harsh tone, hurtful words
  • Abuse: emotional/physical/verbal/sexual
  • Isolating from family

If these behaviors have become the norm instead of an isolated or rare incident, counseling can help. Remember, it’s never too late to seek help. You are investing not only in your relationship with your child, future generations will also benefit from your work. 

Treatment We Offer for Parents and Children

Over the first few sessions, your therapist will propose a treatment plan created to meet the unique needs of your family. It is important that everyone participating in your counseling sessions feels they have a say in the proposed plan, it is vital to the success of therapy. 

Treatment plans typically include:

  • Psychotherapy = talking about the issues
  • Occasional questionnaires that assess: depression, anxiety, suicide risk, family connection, etc.
  • Occasional individual sessions
  • Mostly joint sessions 

If you are ready to create the relationship you long for, we are ready to be your guide. You may find that as you work to repair a relationship with a child, you learn valuable skills and techniques that can improve other areas of your life. 

Schedule Your Appointment Today

To schedule parent-child conflict counseling with licensed professional counselor Renee Cagle, LPC, NCC, contact PS Counseling Frisco today. We treat thousands of clients each year and are feel privileged to be invited into the lives of so many.