Parenting Support in Atlanta, GA

Helping parents feel more confident, connected, and supported at every stage of their parenting journey.

Parenting Is Incredibly Rewarding - But It Can Also Be Extremely Hard.

Every stage of parenting brings new joys, new challenges, and often, a new version of you. Whether you’re navigating toddler tantrums, setting boundaries with a teenager, or figuring out how to co-parent effectively, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, confused, or stuck. 

At Fava Counseling Associates, we help individuals and couples work through the ups and downs of parenting. Whether you’re parenting young kids, teens, or adult children, we’re here to support you through the hard moments and help you feel more grounded and empowered along the way.

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Talk to a therapist today.

Parenting Support Can Help You With Challenges Like:

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  • Discipline & Boundaries: Finding consistency that works for your child’s age and temperament
  • Toddler Behavior: Meltdowns, defiance, and power struggles that leave you feeling defeated
  • ADHD & Neurodiversity: Understanding and supporting kids with unique perspectives and needs
  • Teen Issues: Communication breakdowns, emotional changes, and growing independence
  • First-Time Parenting: Adjusting to life with a newborn, navigating role shifts, and sleep deprivation
  • Co-Parenting & Parenting as a Couple: Coming into alignment on parenting approaches, roles, and responsibilities
  • Parenting Adult Children: Setting healthy boundaries and redefining relationships as your kids grow up
  • Feeling Burned Out or Insecure as a Parent: Working through self-doubt, guilt, and pressure to “get it right”

What If Parenting Didn’t Always Feel So Heavy?

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Imagine feeling more confident in your decisions, more connected to yourself, and more in tune with your child.

Through therapy, you can:

  • Understand your child’s developmental needs and behavior
  • Learn effective tools for discipline and emotional regulation
  • Feel calmer and more in control during high-stress moments
  • Improve communication and teamwork with your parenting partner
  • Reconnect with your identity and values as a parent
  • Heal from your own childhood experiences that may be influencing your parenting
  • Build stronger, more respectful relationships with your children at any age stage
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Parenting Support Can Help You Feel Empowered and Equipped

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Parenting Support Can Help You Feel Empowered and Equipped

We believe good parenting support doesn’t come from judgment- it comes from empathy, collaboration, and practical tools. Our therapists work with you to understand your goals, your family dynamics, and the challenges you’re facing.

Whether you’re looking for concrete strategies, emotional support, or a space to vent and reset, we’re here to help you feel less alone and more empowered in your parenting role.

How Does Parenting Support Work?

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At Fava Counseling Associates, we offer parenting support for individuals and couples either in person at our Atlanta office or virtually anywhere in Georgia.

Here’s how to get started:

  • Reach Out: Contact us via phone, email, or our online form to request an appointment.
  • Get Matched: We’ll connect you with a therapist who fits your unique needs and goals.
  • Start Your Therapeutic Journey: You’ll meet with a therapist for 50-minute sessions tailored to your parenting challenges, goals, and family structure.
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Meet Our Atlanta Teen Counselor

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Kristen provides individual therapy to adults, adolescents, and children, and couples and family therapy to adults. She also provides parenting support groups, and premarital workshops and groups.

Her session rate is $150 per 50 minute session.

Not Accepting New Clients At This Time

Kristen Sessoms, APC

Atlanta Therapist

Not Accepting New Clients At This Time

Therapist

Megan offers compassionate counseling for children, teens, adults, couples, and families.

She’s accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions.

Megan Haase

Atlanta Counseling Intern

Parenting Support: FAQ’s

What is Parenting Support therapy?
It’s a space to process parenting challenges, gain new skills, and receive support tailored to your family’s unique needs whether you’re parenting toddlers, teens, or adult children.
How does Parenting Support therapy work?
You’ll meet with a therapist to talk through the struggles you’re facing and learn evidence-based strategies that fit your parenting style and values.
When is Parenting Support therapy helpful?
At any point in the journey; Whether you’re new to parenting or dealing with teenage defiance, parenting therapy can help you feel more grounded and effective.
How much does Parenting Support cost?
Rates for therapists on our team range anywhere from $135-200 per session. We can walk you through pricing and provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
How long does Parenting Support therapy last?
It depends on your needs some clients feel confident and empowered to end services after 8-12 sessions, while others choose long-term support as their family evolves. Talk to your therapist about your goals for parenting therapy and they will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is in line with your specific needs.
How do I know if this is right for me?
If parenting feels overwhelming, confusing, or frustrating or if you just want a space to grow you’re in the right place. Therapy is for any parent who wants to feel more confident and connected to their children.
How often should I be having sessions?
Most clients begin with weekly sessions, then adjust frequency as needed. Your therapist will help determine a schedule that fits your needs and lifestyle.

Get Started with Parenting Support Today

You’re doing one of the hardest jobs in the world—and you don’t have to do it alone.

We are here to help, and can answer any questions you may have, or get you scheduled with one of our Parenting Therapists.

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