Psychological Services for Parents

West Bedford, Nova Scotia
& Online

You’ve tried everything.

There was a time when you felt like you had parenting under control; when spending time together was easier; when you didn’t feel so frustrated and confused.

No matter how reasonable you try to be, your kid’s fierce independence leads to constant arguments. Or anxiety makes them too nervous to put themselves out there. You can’t tell if you pushed too hard, or not enough.

You feel like your hands are tied. Nothing seems to help and everything seems to lead to a blow-up.

When you pictured family life, you knew parenting wouldn’t be easy.

But you didn’t think you’d be tiptoeing to avoid tears, flying off the handle, and feeling like you’re always messing up. Everyone has an opinion of “the right way”: you’re scrolling TikTok for answers, losing hours down Google rabbit holes, and replaying scenarios over and over - wondering if you said the right thing or made it worse.

Whether your worrywart avoids everything and is constantly overthinking, or your rebel teen is slamming doors and one argument away from being grounded until they’re 30, you know this isn’t working.

It’s scary not knowing what will really help your kid to be successful.

Let’s get clear on what to do when anxiety or behaviours make your kid dig their heels in. Parenting doesn’t have to be this hard.

It’s possible to know what to do so you’re not tied up in knots wondering how to help your kid. And you don’t have to feel torn between tough love and giving in.

Together, we can help you have the great family life you always imagined.

Welcome to Red Chair Psychology Inc.!

We’re a specialized practice of doctoral-level clinical psychologists in West Bedford, Nova Scotia.

We help stressed, stuck parents develop a deeper understanding of their kid and figure out what will work to get their family on a path toward happiness.

Depending on the situation, parenting work usually means about 50-80% of sessions are held with parents (or parents + their child or teenager). Usually, there’s less time spent 1:1 with just the child. (Are you a teen looking for therapy, or a parent who’d like to connect your teenager to services?)

Why would parents come for sessions, instead of their kid?

Well for one, often parents are more motivated than their kids to make changes (do you know many teens who want a curfew or who are begging to put their phone away?). There are oodles of reasons why parenting work may be more effective than working solo with teens or children, but it depends on a lot of factors.

If you’re not sure if Parenting Therapy or Teen Therapy is the best choice, we can chat and figure it out together.

Parenting work will use tried, tested, and true strategies, customized to you and your child. 

You’ll learn parenting skills to help your kids overcome fears, figure out how to quiet their negative self-talk, and turn refusals into agreements that work for your family. Together, we’ll develop a parenting plan to put you in the driver’s seat and kick anxiety and big behaviours to the curb.

How will we do this?

Mostly wizards and crystal balls.

Well, not quite. Depending on the situation, we may use a behavioural therapy approach, family therapy, or attachment and emotion focused therapy concepts, for example. (Psst, it’s okay if this jargony stuff doesn’t mean anything to you.)

The good news is: there are lots of ways to get you where you want to go, and together, we’ll find the right fit for you and your family. (The bad news is: no wizards or crystal balls.)

Ready to cut out arguments, negotiations, and bribes?
Ready for your kid to thrive?

Call for a 15-minute free consultation to discuss your specific needs and figure out if Red Chair Psychology Inc. services are a good fit for you and your child.

Ready to set up your first appointment? Book your 15-minute, free phone consultation to make sure Red Chair Psychology Inc. offers the right services for you.

Now’s the perfect time to start .