Supporting Your Teen or Child
Parenting comes with growing pains of its own— but when you or your child is also struggling with anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder, the emotional load can feel overwhelming. We understand the balance for you and your family can be difficult. We believe every part of you deserves time and attention.
If you’re struggling to balance your own emotional well-being while supporting your child, we can help you connect with the parts of you that may be carrying shame, fear, or frustration. We’ll work together to understand the role your mental health plays and learn tools to navigate supporting your child. Whether it’s managing a child’s mental health diagnosis or your own, healing is a journey that takes time.
Navigating Parenthood
Parenting can be beautiful, exhausting, joyful, and confusing—all at once. At Citrine Counseling, we see you: the parent who wants to show up fully for their child and still feel like a whole person.
You’re not alone if you’ve ever wondered:
“Where did the ‘me’ go in all of this?”
“How do I care for myself without feeling guilty?”
“Why is it so hard to find balance?”
We’re here to support you as you grow into parenthood without giving up the parts of yourself that matter most.
It’s Okay If This Feels Hard
Modern parenting often comes with unrealistic expectations—to be everything to everyone, all the time. You may be feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or even disconnected from your own needs, dreams, or identity.
At Citrine Counseling, we offer a warm, affirming space for you to explore how to:
Stay emotionally present with your children and with yourself
Set boundaries that honor your energy and capacity
Reconnect with your passions, purpose, and inner voice
Navigate guilt, resentment, or isolation without shame
Build a version of parenthood that feels aligned with your values—not just expectations
You Deserve Support, Too
Parenting is this fine balance of caring for someone else and yourself. Through compassionate, parent-focused therapy, we help you tune in to what you need, who you are, and how to thrive in this new chapter of life.
You’re allowed to be more than “just a parent.”
You’re allowed to need rest, joy, expression, and space.
And you’re allowed to get support in making that possible.