Benjamin Carrettin Licensed Therapist

"While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die – whether it is our spirit, our creativity, or our glorious uniqueness."

-Gilda Radner

Single Parents

Being a parent is an amazing and wonderful gift – it’s also been described as the hardest thing we’ll ever do. When you are facing these daunting challenges alone you have even more “unknowns” to face. Anger, sadness, fear and feelings of being overwhelmed are completely normal.

The issues for single parents are worlds away from typical parenting challenges. A counselor who specializes in “parenting” may not necessarily provide you with the tools and support specific to your individual situation and needs.

What I offer you is this; a brief therapeutic approach that allows you to direct our focus. You prioritize what issues are most challenging to you at this moment and together we will work pragmatically to provide you with alternative approaches to your current obstacles and building healthy supports for your own well-being. You want your kids to be healthy and happy – making sure you are is the best gift you can give them.