For over 20 years, I have helped parents learn strategies for strong, loving, effective parenting. They are now successfully raising self-controlled, respectful, cooperative children.

what i do

Welcome! I'm Dr. Beth A. Grosshans, a Clinical Child Psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping children and families thrive. Since beginning my private practice in 1994, I've had the privilege of working with over 400 families. Even in semi-retirement, I remain deeply committed to making a difference in the lives of children.

My educational background includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Child Psychology from Ohio State University, where my research focused on grief and bereavement in children. I further honed my skills through intensive training in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy with Dr. Habib Davanloo. My clinical experience includes a Predoctoral Internship at Boston Children's Hospital and a Clinical Fellowship at Harvard Medical School.

I approach each child and family with a wide theoretical lens, drawing from various perspectives to understand their unique needs and tailor interventions accordingly. I believe in empowering parents to reclaim their leadership roles, creating balanced and harmonious family environments. By strengthening parental effectiveness, I've witnessed remarkable transformations in children, even those presenting with significant behavioral and emotional challenges. In fact, many children under the age of 6 experience significant and lasting change within just 8 sessions.

My work has been featured in various media outlets, including ABC News Now and CBS News Sunday Morning. I'm also the author of "Beyond Time-Out: From Chaos to Calm," a guide to effective parenting strategies. I've had the honor of presenting my work at numerous schools, conferences, and hospitals across the country, including Harvard Medical School, the Illinois Montessori Teachers Conference, and the American Montessori Conference.

In this stage of semi-retirement, I'm focusing my practice on the behavioral and emotional challenges of children under the age of 10. If you're seeking support with oppositionality, tantrums, anxieties, sleep difficulties, or other early childhood concerns, I'm hopeful that I can guide you towards positive and lasting solutions. Contact me today to learn more about how I can help.

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