Parenting Support in Fayetteville, NC - You Don't Have to Figure It Out Alone
Licensed clinicians serving Fayetteville-area families - offering compassionate, practical support for toddler behavior, teen communication, parenting burnout, co-parenting, and the unique pressures military parents face through deployments, reintegration, and PCS moves. In-person and telehealth available.
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Support for the Hardest Job You'll Ever Have
At Fresh Breath Therapy, our Fayetteville clinicians provide a warm, non-judgmental space for parents who feel stretched thin. Whether you're battling nightly power struggles with a toddler, watching a teenager pull away, or losing your patience more often than you'd like - reaching out isn't a sign of failure. It's what strong parents do.
Fayetteville families face pressures many communities never see - solo parenting through a spouse's deployment, helping kids reconnect during reintegration, and starting over after yet another PCS move. Our licensed clinicians understand the Fayetteville and Fort Liberty community and bring practical, compassionate care to every session.
We believe you are already the expert on your own children. Our role isn't to hand you a script - it's to help you build the skills, calm, and confidence to parent the way you actually want to.
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Common Reasons Fayetteville Parents Reach Out
You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from parenting support. Many parents come to us simply wanting to yell less, connect more, and feel confident again.
Toddler & Young Child Behavior
Tantrums, defiance, bedtime battles, and big emotions - learn responses that de-escalate meltdowns instead of fueling them.
Parent-Teen Communication
Slammed doors, one-word answers, and constant arguments - rebuild connection and trust with your teenager without giving up your boundaries.
Solo Parenting During Deployment
Carrying the entire household while your spouse is deployed - managing kids' worries, your own exhaustion, and keeping the family connected across the distance.
Parenting Burnout & Overwhelm
Running on empty, snapping at your kids, and feeling guilty afterward - we help you refill your own cup so you can parent from a grounded place.
Co-Parenting After Divorce
Reduce conflict with your ex, keep kids out of the middle, and build consistent routines across two homes - even when cooperation feels impossible.
Blended Family Parenting
Stepparent roles, loyalty binds, and merging two sets of house rules - navigate the complexity of blending families with patience and a plan.
Parenting Kids with ADHD or Anxiety
Practical strategies for parenting a child whose brain works differently - structure, patience, and approaches that reduce daily friction at home and school.
PCS Moves & School Changes
Helping kids say goodbye, start over, and settle in after a military move - and supporting yourself through the upheaval too.
Setting Healthy Boundaries
Learn to set consistent, loving limits without power struggles - and how to follow through calmly when those limits get tested.
Practical Tools, Personalized to Your Family
No single approach fits every family. Our Fayetteville clinicians draw on multiple evidence-based methods so the support you get actually works in your real, busy home.
Parent Coaching & Skill Building
Hands-on guidance for the moments that matter - what to say, when to hold the line, and how to repair after things go sideways.
CBT-Informed Parenting Strategies
Notice the thought patterns that fuel your frustration and guilt, and replace reactive habits with calmer, more effective responses.
Emotion-Focused Support
Understand the emotions underneath your child's behavior - and your own reactions - so connection replaces conflict at home.
Family-Involved Sessions
When it helps, we bring your child, teen, or co-parent into the room - working on the relationship itself, not just one person's side of it.
Communication Skills Training
Age-appropriate ways to talk so kids listen and listen so kids talk - from toddler negotiations to hard conversations with teens.
Strengths-Based & Mindfulness Approaches
Build on what your family already does well, stay grounded in stressful moments, and parent with more patience and presence.
Your First Session: What to Expect
Why Fayetteville Parents Trust Us
Military-Informed Parenting Support
We understand deployment cycles, reintegration, and PCS moves - and how each one lands on parents and kids. You won't have to explain military life from scratch.
Support for the Parent, Not Just the Child
Your wellbeing matters too. We help you manage your own stress, triggers, and burnout - because a steadier parent changes the whole household.
Licensed Clinicians Only
Our Fayetteville team is made up of licensed, supervised clinicians committed to ethical, evidence-based care for parents and families.
Insurance & Self-Pay
We accept major insurance plans including BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and United Health. Call us to verify your specific benefits before your first appointment.
No Long Waitlists
Parenting stress can't wait. We work hard to offer rapid access - often same-week or within a few days of your first inquiry.
Telehealth Statewide
Can't get away from the kids for an office visit? Connect from home - or anywhere in North Carolina - via our secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
Supporting Parents in Fayetteville, Fort Liberty, Hope Mills & Spring Lake
Our Fayetteville office is located at 1766 Metro Medical Dr - easily accessible from Fort Liberty, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, and surrounding communities. Telehealth available statewide.
Our Fayetteville team - Ashley Aubas, LCSWA; Jordan Schultz, LCMHA; Natalie Harris, LCSWA; and Angel Fuller, LCSWA - supports parents through family conflict, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Each clinician is licensed, supervised, and committed to the highest standards of ethical, compassionate care. Sessions are available Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM.
Book Your Appointment →Meet the Fayetteville Team
Our licensed Fayetteville clinicians bring clinical expertise, warmth, and genuine investment in your family's wellbeing.
Ashley Aubas
Compassionate clinical social worker addressing anxiety, depression, family conflict, and relationship issues - creating a welcoming, non-judgmental space for parents and families.
Jordan Schultz
Helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions with a compassionate, strengths-based approach that leaves parents feeling heard and empowered.
Natalie Harris
Helps individuals cope with life changes, depression, and anxiety using CBT, emotion-focused therapy, and strengths-based approaches that restore confidence at home.
Angel Fuller
Social worker supporting caregivers and military families through the load of caregiving, reintegration challenges, grief, and life transitions.
Serving These Needs Across Fayetteville & Surrounding Communities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is parenting support, and how is it different from family therapy?+
Parenting support focuses on you as the parent - building skills, confidence, and calmer responses to your child's behavior. Family therapy typically brings multiple family members into the room to work on the relationships between them. Many families use both: your clinician will help you figure out which fits your situation, and the format can shift as your needs change.
Do I come alone, or do I bring my child?+
Either works. Many parents attend sessions on their own - you can make meaningful changes at home without your child ever coming in. When it would help, your clinician may suggest family-involved sessions with your child, teen, or co-parent. We'll decide together based on your goals.
Can you support me while my spouse is deployed?+
Yes. Solo parenting during a deployment is one of the most common reasons Fayetteville-area parents reach out to us. We help you manage the full weight of the household, respond to your kids' worries and behavior changes, and prepare for reintegration when your spouse comes home. Telehealth makes it possible to attend even when childcare is hard to arrange.
What insurance do you accept at the Fayetteville office?+
We accept most major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and United Health, and self-pay rates are available. Coverage varies by plan, so please call us at (919) 300-6717 to verify your specific benefits before your first appointment.
Can I do parenting support sessions online?+
Yes! Our telehealth service is available to anyone in North Carolina. Sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform - especially convenient for parents juggling nap schedules, school pickups, or a deployed spouse. All you need is a private space and a reliable internet connection.
Is what I share confidential?+
Yes. Your privacy is strictly protected under HIPAA. Nothing you share about your parenting struggles is disclosed to employers, schools, or anyone else without your written consent. If you use insurance, the insurer may receive a diagnosis code for billing purposes, but session content is never shared.
You Don't Have to Parent on Empty
Fayetteville parents carry more than most - deployments, moves, and everything in between. Our clinicians are ready to help you find your footing again. Start with a free 15-minute consultation, no commitment required.