Parenting and Mid-life Therapy in Newport Beach

Parenting and Mid-life Therapy with a Licensed Psychologist in Newport Beach, Irvine, and Costa Mesa

Taking care of yourself is part of taking care of them — you deserve support, too.

Dadding involves a lot of pressure to help everyone

Every strong relationship hits rough patches — therapy helps you move through them, together.

Symptoms & Diagnosis

Common Symptoms

  • Anxiety about parental responsibilities such as financial pressures, the health and well-being of your children, balancing work and home

  • Marital/Relationship problems

  • Irritability, mood changes

  • Anger or withdrawal from partner or kids

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Feeling sad, down, or low energy

  • Trouble concentrating or memory issues

  • Physical tension and/or chronic pain issues

Many adults in their 40s, 50s, and early 60s find themselves managing parenting, career transitions, aging parents, changing family dynamics, health concerns, or a sense of lost direction or purpose. It’s common to experience increased stress, burnout, or questions about identity and fulfillment. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore these changes, make sense of complex emotions, and reconnect with what matters most. With guidance, mid-life can become not just a time of struggle — but a powerful opportunity for growth, clarity, and renewal.

Parenthood in particular can shift your entire world. Many women and men don’t expect to struggle emotionally after the birth of a child—but when they do, it deserves to be taken seriously. Our process begins by understanding your story, your pressures, and the ways you’ve been coping. Through thoughtful dialogue and careful screening, we uncover whether postpartum depression or related concerns are part of your experience—so we can support you in a way that truly fits.

Treatment for Parenting and Mid-life Stress

We provide evidence-based therapy for coping with parental and mid-life stressors that is tailored to each client.

At Welcome in Psychology Group, we offer compassionate, evidence-based treatment for parenting and mid-life stress for adults (18+) to increase hope and improve well-being.

Most parents agree that life before and after children feels like two entirely different worlds. The mental load of managing family schedules, emotional labor, work-life balance, and the pressure to “get it right” for your children can be intense and all-consuming. At the same time, mid-life often brings its own set of challenges—persistent aches and pains, social circles that revolve around your kids' activities, and little time for yourself.

Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and recalibrate. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that may be fueling stress and build more intentional, sustainable ways to support your mental health.

Connect with a Parenting and Mid-life Stress Therapist in Newport Beach

You don’t have to cope with parenting and mid-life stress alone—our dedicated Newport Beach psychologists are here to help you navigate the process with care and expertise. Take the first step by contacting a specialist in parental and mid-life stress treatment today.

Welcome in Psychology Group offers in-person therapy in Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, Laguna Niguel, and all of Orange County. We also offer online therapy for residents throughout the state of California. Please contact us with any questions about therapy or our process!

FAQs

  • Sessions are 50 minutes.

  • We charge $300 for a 50 minute therapy session.

    You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your health care will cost.

  • We accept credit cards, debit cards, and direct ACH bank transfers.

  • As Out-Of-Network Providers, we do not accept insurance. However, we are happy to provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance if you receive any benefits from Out-Of-Network providers.

  • We require 24 hours notice for cancellations to avoid being charged.

  • We do not prescribe medication, but can provide you with referrals to exemplary local psychiatrists.