Parent Coaching in North Carolina
Parent coaching in North Carolina for families navigating the challenges of raising children at any stage. Our personalized coaching supports parents, step-parents, co-parents, single parents, grandparents, and guardians across Durham, Cary, and throughout North Carolina. Research-backed strategies help with behavioral issues, divorce transitions, school difficulties, and building a positive family culture rooted in love, respect, and emotional well-being.
Quick Facts
- Who this is for: Parents of all kinds, including step-parents, co-parents, single parents, grandparents, and guardians seeking guidance on raising happy, healthy children
- Areas we help with: General parenting approaches, navigating divorce, behavioral issues, school difficulties, family transitions, and building a positive family culture
- Our approach: Personalized, research-backed coaching grounded in the latest best practices in parenting and child development
- Session types and length: Individual parent coaching sessions tailored to your family's specific needs and circumstances
- Insurance: Insurance accepted for individual therapy. Family therapy (code 90847) may be reimbursable when focused on one identified client's mental health. Couples and family coaching is not covered by insurance; private pay options available.
- Telehealth: Online coaching available across North Carolina
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Locations:
Durham Office: 3710 University Drive #302, Durham, NC 27707
Cary Office: 570 New Waverly Pl #210, Cary, NC 27518
Online Therapy (All of North Carolina)
Everyone Wants To Be The Perfect Parent
There’s a popular saying, “Kids don’t come with an instruction manual.” However, if you have been to any parenting section of a bookstore it seems like there are THOUSANDS of manuals from which to choose. Most parents we work with know they do not want to parent the way their parents did but are at a loss about what they should be doing. We help all parents, including step-parents, co-parents, single parents, grandparents, and guardians, define & fulfill their parenting roles in the best way that matches their individual values.
Parenting is a journey filled with unique challenges and rewards. Whether you are navigating general parenting approaches or dealing with specific circumstances such as divorce, behavior issues, or school difficulties, we are here to help. Our parent coaching in North Carolina is designed to provide you with the guidance and tools you need to raise happy, healthy children in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Personalized Parent Coaching For Your Family
We recognize that every family is different. Our coaching is customized to meet your specific needs and circumstances, ensuring that the strategies we develop are the right fit for you and your children. Our methods are grounded in the latest research and best practices in parenting and child development. This means you can trust that the advice and techniques we offer are proven to be effective.
Parenting can be particularly challenging during times of transition or stress. We provide support and strategies for dealing with difficult situations, such as navigating divorce, addressing behavioral issues, and managing school-related challenges. Our goal is to help you create a family culture of love, respect, and support. We work with you to establish routines and practices that foster positive relationships and emotional well-being for everyone in the family.
How Parent Coaching Works
- Intake: Begin with a supportive intake session where we explore your current parenting challenges, goals, and what brings you to coaching. This is a space to feel heard and understood without judgment.
- Assessment: We take a deeper look at your family dynamics, values, stressors, and circumstances, including any transitions such as divorce, blended families, or behavioral concerns, to create a clear picture of your needs.
- Personalized Coaching Plan: Coaching is tailored to your family using research-backed strategies and best practices in child development to address specific challenges, define your parenting role, and build practical skills.
- Integration: We focus on applying what you learn to your daily family life, establishing routines and practices that foster positive relationships, emotional well-being, and a culture of love and respect at home.
- Ongoing Support: Continued sessions help you maintain progress and adapt strategies as your family grows and evolves, with deeper support available during particularly challenging transitions.
How Do You Get Started?
STEP ONE: CONTACT US
At any point in your decision to pursue therapy or assessment, feel free to contact us with questions. We will gladly talk with you over the phone to determine if one of us will be a good fit. Visit our Contact Page.
STEP TWO: INTAKE
Once you have scheduled an appointment, you will be emailed forms to complete electronically prior to your first appointment. If we are in-network with your Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, or State Health Plan insurance benefits will be processed.
STEP THREE: FIRST SESSION
Your first appointment will be 60 minutes. In this first appointment, we will discuss what brought you in, your history, and will develop a “game plan” with you to work toward your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is parent coaching and how is it different from therapy?
Parent coaching focuses on building practical skills, strategies, and confidence in your parenting role. While therapy addresses mental health diagnoses and emotional healing, parent coaching is goal-oriented and focused on improving communication, behavior management, and family dynamics.
Who can benefit from parent coaching?
Parent coaching is for anyone in a parenting role, including biological parents, step-parents, co-parents, single parents, grandparents, and guardians. Whether you are navigating a specific challenge or simply want to feel more confident and intentional in your approach, coaching can help.
Can parent coaching help during or after a divorce?
Yes. Coaching can provide strategies for co-parenting effectively, maintaining consistency across two households, and supporting your children through the transition in a healthy and age-appropriate way.
How long does parent coaching take?
The length of coaching varies depending on your goals and circumstances. Some families find that a focused set of sessions gives them the tools they need, while others benefit from ongoing support as their family grows and changes.
Contact Acacia Collaborative
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Hours
Monday through Friday
9AM-8PM
Saturday: 9AM-3PM
Durham Office:
3710 University Drive #302, Durham, NC 27707
Cary Office:
570 New Waverly Pl #210, Cary, NC 27518
Online Therapy
All of North Carolina
Insurance
Accepting Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance, State Health Plan, Out-of-Network Superbills & Private Pay. We are credentialed with the following Medicaid plans: Healthy Blue, Carolina Complete, and Wellcare.
Services
Mental Health Therapy & Psychological Assessments