Parent-Child Conflict
What this specialty means
Parent-Child Conflict is a supportive service focused on helping caregivers and children understand and shift patterns that fuel recurring arguments, power struggles, and distance. Practitioners may use family counseling, parent coaching, and skills training to improve communication, boundaries, and connection. Psychotherapy tends to explore emotions, histories, and behavior patterns; coaching focuses on practical routines and strategies; medical care would address physical or developmental health concerns if needed. Work can involve joint and separate meetings and aims to create safer, more respectful interactions across a family’s unique culture and values.
Why people seek support
People may seek help for frequent arguing about chores, homework, curfews, or screens; daily routines that spiral into shouting; distancing after big changes like a move, divorce, or a new sibling; or tension linked to adolescent independence, cultural expectations, or differing co-parenting styles. Caregivers might feel exhausted or unsure how to set limits, while a child seems withdrawn, defiant, or overwhelmed. Others want a neutral space to practice calmer conversations, reduce reactivity, and rebuild trust before patterns harden, or to navigate blended family dynamics and school-related stress more constructively.
Typical goals
Collaborative goals may include building a shared understanding of needs and expectations, establishing consistent routines and limits, and learning ways to repair after conflict. Families might practice active listening, emotion regulation, and problem-solving skills; co-parents may align on language and follow-through. Plans could target specific flashpoints such as mornings, homework, or transitions, and develop de-escalation steps and safety considerations for high-intensity moments. When appropriate, providers may coordinate with schools or community supports, and help families decide if individual therapy, family therapy, or medical evaluation should be considered.
Trifecta Health educational information. For educational purposes only—not a diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice.
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Catherine Geyer
LAPC
Hello! I'm Catherine, and I'm so glad you are here...
Stephanie Sheets
LPC
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Takita Pruitt
LMSW
Hello, I'm Takita, a therapist with a passionate commitment to helping children and families meet their goals and achieve healing. Grounded in a comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed care and equipped with the latest therapeutic techniques, I am dedicated to providing a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences and work towards positive change...
Dusty Shandy
LPC
I am a licensed professional counselor in Georgia with 10+ years of experience working with a variety of clients. I have additional experience in school-based/family counseling, case management for foster children, parental education, resource allocation for vocational rehabilitation, and education and career counseling...
Heather McCreary
LAPC
Thank you for considering me for your counseling needs. My interest in counseling and mental health stems from 25 years of experience in youth ministry and education...
Adam Raulerson
LMFT, CCTP
Thank you for considering me for your counseling needs. I am licensed in Georgia as a marriage and family therapist and have over 20 years of experience. My career has included work in hospice, in-home intensive family therapy, community-based mental health, and inpatient acute stabilization. Personal life experience, along with professional education and training, has helped me develop the skills to support others on their journey. I am especially interested in working with couples and families who have a child with special needs...
Brandon Massion
LCSW
Thank you for considering me for your counseling and mentoring needs. I am a licensed clinical social worker and currently work at UF Health Trauma Hospital in Jacksonville, FL...