About fatherhood issues
Find licensed professionals who list fatherhood issues among their specialties, offering help with parenting transitions, co-parenting challenges and evolving identity as a parent. Review therapist profiles to compare approaches, languages and experience. Browse the listings below to begin your search.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
|---|---|
| Focus | Whether fatherhood issues is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has fatherhood issues among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for fatherhood issues
Angela Neary, BACP
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Experienced person-centred counsellor with practical support
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingSiyue Zhang, AASW
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Calm, practical therapy focused on real-life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Mandarin
View listingAnastasia Seale, BACP
Ref 173105
Compassionate integrative counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Russian
View listingJennifer Hughes, NCPS
Ref 187476
Warm, practical therapy for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingYumi Lemaster, LCSW
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Skilled, practical therapy for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRoselyn Robertson, BACP
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Sensitive, practical counselling for life’s difficult moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingCynthia Rumford-Jones, LCSW
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Calm practical therapist focused on progress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingWendy Mayfield, BACP
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Practical, steady support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJonathan Stuart, NCPS
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Practical, respectful support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingBrittany Elledge, LPCC, LMHC
Ref 11729
Practical, client-centered support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingLiisa Hiltunen, PACFA
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Calm practical therapy with coaching focus
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingShannon Mott, LCSW
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Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJames Hagins, LPC
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Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Grief, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingShawn Alyea, LPC
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Compassionate counselor guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingMelissa Upton, LPC
Ref 126683
Empathetic counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger Languages: English
View listingJennifer Blaney-Sutton, BACP
Ref 225637
Collaborative psychotherapist for adult challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingAnnie Taylor, NCPS
Ref 153305
Experienced client-centred counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingKeith Chilton, LMFT
Ref 106189
Experienced marriage and family therapist
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingMarilee Frazier, LPC
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Compassionate counselor for adults seeking practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJill Malcolm, BACP
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Gentle practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJennifer Mcpherson (Norman), BACP
Ref 161239
Experienced relationship and trauma counsellor
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMark McConnell, BACP
Ref 208651
Practical support for stress and change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingLouis Blea, LPC
Ref 277410
Practical, strengths-focused counseling for common struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDale Thompson, LCSW, CSW
Ref 341301
Practical, experienced help for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingSally Smith, LPC
Ref 338970
Practical therapy for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingHarjit Kundi, BACP
Ref 183353
Practical, compassionate support for complex issues
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT Languages: English, Punjabi
View listingKerrie McCabe, BACP
Ref 128546
Compassionate counsellor blending listening with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingBruce Wlosinski, LCSW
Ref 182237
Practical, strength-based help for life's challenges
Works with: Self esteem, Career, Depression Languages: English
View listingJosephine Sultana, AASW
Ref 309775
Compassionate social worker blending therapy and lifestyle care
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Sleeping Languages: English
View listingSidonia Stiles, BACP
Ref 101572
Experienced counsellor for relationships and grief
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingTodd Helm, LPC
Ref 325863
Practical support for stress, relationships, and men's issues
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingReuben Alexander, NCPS
Ref 212721
Practical, focused therapy for anxious and stuck feelings
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Sleeping, Depression Languages: English
View listingEdward Mcguinness, BACP
Ref 263954
Practical, respectful support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJay Cook, NCPS
Ref 200361
Compassionate counsellor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingJoyce Voltaire Huertas, LCSW
Ref 94229
Practical, relationship-focused therapy for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDebby Sawyer, LIMHP
Ref 236392
Experienced, practical help for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDaniel Windemer, NCPS
Ref 173238
Calm, practical counselling to help you move forward
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingCatherine Kearns, BACP
Ref 183397
Practical, person-focused therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingJoanne Shipp, BACP
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Practical, person-focused counselling for everyday life
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJoanne Fabrick, LPC
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Experienced Texas counselor focused on practical growth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDawn Adler, LCSW, LISW
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Practical support for change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDonald Henderson, LMHC
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Practical support for trauma and life change
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger Languages: English
View listingAngeline Walton (Tabbada), NCPS
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Compassionate support for stress, grief and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family Languages: English
View listingSophia Mas, LMHC
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Compassionate counselor with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Spanish
View listingDr. DeWanna Greer, LPC
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Practical, goal-focused support for stress and change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingNeil Porter, BACP
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Calm, present counselling for practical change
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingLouise Fielder, BACP
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Calm client-centred counselling for practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingDr. William Cook, BACP, NCPS
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Supportive counsellor for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Spanish, French
View listingMore about fatherhood issues
Understanding fatherhood issues and how they affect you
What we mean by fatherhood issues
Fatherhood issues can include the emotional, relational and practical challenges that arise as you become or continue to be a father. These concerns might show up when you are adjusting to a new baby, navigating separation or divorce, stepping into a blended family, returning to work after parental leave, or dealing with strained co-parenting relationships. For many people, fatherhood brings shifts in identity, expectations and daily routines. It can also surface past wounds from your own upbringing, unresolved grief, or stress related to finances, time management and role changes.
How these concerns commonly affect daily life
You may notice fatherhood issues affecting your sleep, mood, energy and ability to focus at work or home. Relationships with partners, children and extended family can feel strained when communication patterns break down or when responsibilities are unclear. You might experience frustration or guilt about not meeting your own expectations. Over time these patterns can erode connection and make parenting feel overwhelming rather than rewarding. Therapy for fatherhood issues focuses on helping you understand these patterns, develop practical skills for daily life and build more resilient relationships.
Signs you might benefit from therapy for fatherhood issues
Emotional and relational indicators
If you find yourself feeling persistently irritable, withdrawn, numb or overwhelmed, those are important signals to pay attention to. Intense worry about your children, frequent conflict with a co-parent, or repeated arguments about roles and responsibilities are common relational signs. You might notice that you react more strongly than you expect to parenting stress, or that old resentments and unresolved family dynamics are surfacing in interactions with your children or partner. When these patterns interfere with your ability to connect or to manage day-to-day tasks, therapy can offer space to explore what is happening.
Behavioral and practical signs
Behavioral cues that therapy could help include difficulties establishing routines, struggles with discipline that feel inconsistent or punitive, or reliance on avoidance strategies like working excessively to escape home stress. You may also find that parenting responsibilities have exposed unresolved trauma or anxiety that shows up as sleep issues, substance use, or withdrawal from support systems. Even when symptoms are not severe, therapy can provide tools to improve communication, set realistic expectations and build healthier habits that support both your wellbeing and your family life.
What to expect in therapy sessions focused on fatherhood issues
An initial meeting and setting goals
Your first sessions typically include time to share the main concerns that bring you to therapy and to outline goals you want to work toward. The therapist will ask about your family history, current relationships and the practical demands of parenting in your life. This intake process helps map patterns that contribute to stress and identifies strengths you can draw on. You and the therapist will discuss what a successful outcome looks like for you - whether that is improved communication, better stress management, or clearer co-parenting strategies.
Ongoing session structure and typical activities
In ongoing sessions you can expect a mix of reflection and actionable work. Conversations may explore emotions, beliefs and relationship patterns, while also introducing skill-building exercises for communication, problem solving and self-care. You might practice role-playing difficult conversations with a co-parent, develop step-by-step plans for bedtime or discipline routines, or learn grounding techniques to manage anxiety. Sessions can be individual, involve your partner, or include co-parenting sessions when both parties are participating. The pace is collaborative - you work at a rate that fits your life while addressing immediate practical concerns.
Common therapeutic approaches used for fatherhood issues
How therapists approach this work
Therapists bring a range of perspectives to fatherhood issues. Some emphasize understanding how past experiences influence present parenting, while others prioritize hands-on strategies for behavior and communication. Many combine insight-oriented exploration with practical tools so you can make immediate changes at home while also addressing deeper patterns. Because each family situation is unique, therapists often tailor their approach to your specific goals and cultural background.
Examples of approaches you may see listed
You will find therapists who list cognitive behavioral therapy among their approaches, which focuses on identifying thinking patterns that affect mood and behavior and developing more adaptive ways of responding. Others list family systems or relational approaches that look at how roles and boundaries operate within your household. Some clinicians note trauma-informed care as an orientation for fathers dealing with difficult past experiences, and you may also encounter therapists who list mindfulness-based approaches aimed at improving emotional regulation. If you see references to EMDR among approaches, that indicates some therapists include methods aimed at processing distressing memories. Remember that a therapist listing a particular approach is not the same as formal certification; it reflects the methods they use in their practice.
How online therapy works for fatherhood issues and how to choose a therapist
What online therapy looks like for this specialty
Online therapy can be a practical option when you are balancing childcare, work and other responsibilities. Sessions typically occur via video, phone or messaging, allowing you to meet from your home or another convenient location. Video sessions make it possible to observe nonverbal cues and practice communication skills in real time, while messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or homework support. Therapists who work online often establish clear norms about session length, scheduling and how to handle urgent concerns. Before your first appointment, you may ask about the platform they use and what privacy measures are in place to protect your personal information.
Practical tips for choosing the right therapist
Start by identifying the priorities that matter most to you. Consider whether you want someone with experience in co-parenting dynamics, parental role transitions, or men-specific mental health concerns. Look at the approaches therapists list and think about whether you prefer strategies that are action-oriented, insight-focused, or a combination. Pay attention to credentials and licensure, the languages they speak, and any cultural or community experience that aligns with your identity. It can be helpful to read therapist profiles for clues about their typical focus areas and how they describe their work. When you contact a therapist for an initial consultation, prepare a few questions about their experience with fatherhood issues, what a typical session involves, and how they measure progress. Trust your instincts - if a therapist’s style resonates with you and you feel understood, that often indicates a good fit. Finally, consider practical factors such as session format, fees and whether the therapist lists experience with remote work if you plan to meet online.
Whether you are adjusting to new responsibilities, rebuilding after a separation, or trying to strengthen family relationships, working with a therapist can help you navigate the practical and emotional dimensions of fatherhood. Use the profiles below to explore approaches and backgrounds so you can find a professional whose focus and style match what you need right now.