When is being “Good Enough” Enough?

Find peace in being a parent that’s perfectly-imperfect

You promised yourself that you would parent differently than how you grew up, but somehow you find yourself being easily frustrated, discouraged, or reacting in ways that don’t align with who you want to be. You feel guilty, but it’s also overwhelming trying to figure out what to do next.

Being a “Good Enough” parent doesn’t mean lowering your standards or giving up—it means tuning in to what matters and trusting that the love you have for your children is enough, even in the messiness of being human.

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Parenting isn’t about getting it right every time, but about showing your children that grown-ups are still growing, too.

Therapy offers a space to slow down and understand what’s happening beneath your reactions, rather than judging them. Together, we can explore how past experiences, stress, and expectations shape your responses, helping you lead with curiosity instead of shame. By learning how to pause, reflect, and respond differently, we can break generational cycles and build a relationship for you and your child rooted in safety, connection, and trust.

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Support for families

Joshua De La Cruz logo, teen therapist in Fullerton, California

MS, AMFT #133563 | Supervised by Sun Woo Lee, Psy.D. #PSY33747

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