Parenting Counseling to help you show up as the parent you want to be

Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding journeys—but it can also be challenging, overwhelming, and at times, exhausting. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. We’re here to support you every step of the way with guidance and practical strategies that fit your family’s unique needs

With over 12 years of experience teaching Parenting Classes and running Parenting Groups, Lesley Lasker, LMFT, has helped countless parents strengthen their skills, manage challenges, and create more harmonious family relationships. Lesley’s background in mental health includes extensive work with children, adolescents, and adults, supporting clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Through compassionate support and expert insight, she can help you feel more confident in your parenting journey.

All of our therapists receive extensive support and training from Lesley Lasker, LMFT, ensuring they have the expertise, skills, and a compassionate approach needed to help you build the family life you envision. Our team approach emphasizes collaboration among therapists, caregivers, and teachers when warranted, which is vital for providing comprehensive care in supporting parents to be the very best version of themselves.  We help you recognize unhealthy patterns and learned behaviors that are not serving you or your children. We will teach you new ways to respond and how to manage tantrums, manipulation and defiance with confidence.  

How Parenting Counseling in Los Angeles can help

Together in therapy for Parents we’ll explore ways to:

• Communication with parents:
  • We will teach you how to listen and hear what your child is really saying; active listening skills so that you can respond thoughtfully and not emotionally.
  • One of our guiding principles is that “All feelings are welcome, not all behaviors are welcome”. We will help you to help your child express their feelings without the unwanted and unhealthy behaviors.
  • We have a specific approach that will will work on together to navigate tantrums and big emotions…from toddlers to teens.
• Build strong emotional connection:
  • Building trust within your family is essential. We want your children to feel safe coming to you with the big stuff and little stuff. This builds the foundation for your relationship with your future adult child.
• Positive discipline strategies:
  • Children need structure and boundaries in order to develop a sense of safety. Together we’ll help you understand what your boundaries and rules are so you have a guideline for your parenting.
  • We will help you to understand the difference between bigger and smaller issues, allowing you to focus on what matters most to you. This will also open up space for more fun and joy within your home life.
  • A big part of our work together will be helping  you to stand by what you say. Your kids actually want you to do this. Clear communication within in family will create a sense of safety for your children.  They want to know that their parents are in charge.
• Align parenting approaches:
  • When parenting partners, caregivers and extended family members are all on the same page, children thrive. We will work with all members of your children’s team to create a parenting plan that everyone is comfortable with, including your children.  Consistency creates safety and stability.
  • By growing up in an environment built on structure and stability, children know what the rules and expectations are. This foundation is one that they will continue to use in the real world.

Parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about learning, adapting, and growing alongside your child. We’ll help you gain clarity on your parenting style, address behavioral challenges, and equip you with tools to manage stress while strengthening your family dynamic. In parenting counseling in Los Angeles, we also assist families struggling with behavioral problems, child abuse prevention, and domestic violence. The therapists at Lasker and Associates offer treatment and prevention programs to promote safety and well-being for the whole family.

Parenting support for You and Your Family

Our goal is to help you create a loving, supportive environment where both you and your child can grow, connect, and thrive together. No matter where you are in your parenting journey, we’re here to help you navigate it with confidence and care.

We offer both online and in person therapy in Sherman Oaks, and invite interested clients to reach out to begin the process. Safety, understanding feelings, and supporting the relationship between parents, children, and caregivers are at the heart of our approach. Prevention programs play a key role in supporting families and promoting positive outcomes for future generations. Our parenting counseling in Los Angeles can address a wide range of ages and aspects of life, from young children to adults and the elderly.

No matter where you are in your parenting journey, our team is here to assist clients during difficult times and help them heal, grow, and move forward in their lives.

You don’t have to do this alone—reach out today to get started.