Empowering parents with tools, guidance, and confidence.

Parenting is rewarding — and really hard sometimes. Whether you’re navigating toddler tantrums, teenage independence, or parenting through big life changes, you don’t have to do it alone. At The Summit Counseling Center, we help you parent with intention, connection, and confidence.

Are You Struggling with Parenting Challenges?

Parenting support may help if you:

  • Feel overwhelmed, stressed, or burned out
  • Aren’t sure how to respond to your child’s behavior or emotional needs
  • Struggle to stay on the same page with your co-parent
  • Want stronger, more respectful parent–child relationships
  • Are parenting through divorce, trauma, or major life transitions
  • Want guidance for age-appropriate boundaries, discipline, and communication

Our Approach

We create a nonjudgmental space where you can learn practical strategies tailored to your family’s values and needs. We focus on connection first, then skills that make home life calmer and more consistent. Your care may include the methods listed below.

Whether you’re a new parent, a single parent, or raising teens, we meet you where you are — with support that works at home.

Parenting Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect

With the right tools and support, you can feel more confident and connected in your role — at every stage.

Therapists for Parenting

Allison Bates , M.S.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Play Therapist

Korina Calbay , M.S.

Licensed Associated Professional Counselor

Kara Cunningham , M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Milton Site Lead

Janet Fluker , M.Ed., M.S.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor

Patrick Haley , M.S.

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor

Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor

Maddie McGarrah , M.Ed.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered Play Therapist

Melanie Pais , M.A.

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Stephen Walters , M.Div., M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor
Sugar Hill Site Lead

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