Parenting

Parenting is the hardest job there is and we could all use a little support. I provide parent coaching alone and as part of required treatment for parents of minor clients I see. I also work as a coparenting counselor to help parents navigate coparenting during and after divorce.

I specialize in helping clients with empty nest syndrome. It seems like just yesterday your kids were little babies in your arms - and now, just like that, they moved out. Regardless of whether they left for college, are now with another parent or left for another reason, it can be tough. Your child leaving home can be a hard chapter to navigate, but the good news is that on the other side of all of this you can find a new sense of identity, perhaps one which is even stronger and more vibrant.

Parenting and coparenting is a difficult journey, which requires support and encouragement while guiding children and teens through various challenges that they are presented with today. With increasingly complex social systems and pressures unique to today, parent are faced with depressed and anxious children and teens more than ever. I am honored to be able to partner with you and support you on your parenthood journey.

I repeatedly hear my clients who are parents (especially those who are parents of young children), that they often feel unsupported and left behind. I often help parents find their way through parental burnout, balance parenting obligations with demanding work schedules, and find a sense of peace amongst the anxiety and uncertainty that can accompany raising children.

I intentionally studied to be a parent for decades before finally giving it a try -- and I learned that there's nothing like the real thing to truly prepare you. In addition to my own parenting experience, my undergraduate degree in Human Development & Family Studies enabled me to help other parents find ways to meet both their own needs and those of their children. My work has ranged from teaching Parent Education classes to helping children and parents in the realm of foster care and adoption, providing guidance and support for parents struggling on a financial edge or in the shadows of poverty, illness, and addiction. I've served the emotional wellness needs of people who struggled to become parents, parents grieving lost children, and parents letting go of young adult children. It is a crazy loving business, parenting -- and my respect for those engaged in it is profound.

I work with parents of children of all ages, from newborns to adolescence and beyond. Having a developmental perspective, I can understand the unique challenges you may have at each stage. As a parent myself, I have great empathy - nothing is as easy or straight forward as the books make it sound!

I offer dedicated support to parents by providing strategies for effective parenting, managing stress, and fostering strong family bonds. I employ practical tools to help parents navigate challenges, enhance communication within the family, and understand each family member's needs. My approach focuses on building resilience, emotional regulation, and creating a supportive environment that promotes healthy development and relationships for both parents and children.

I am dedicated to helping parents foster nurturing relationships with their children while also caring for their own well-being. In my practice, I have worked closely with parents facing a range of challenges, including those related to raising children with disabilities. My training equips me to provide tailored support, whether you're navigating special education systems, managing family dynamics, or seeking to strengthen your parenting skills.

Parenting is the hardest job in the world. It can feel particularly challenging when trying to be the best parent possible while balancing all of your other responsibilities. In therapy, you’ll have personal support to guide you and learn tools to help you feel better. You will learn coping skills to help reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, sadness, or being overwhelmed. This type of support is catered to your needs so that you can be your best self. Therapy will be your space for YOU.

Raising our children carries an immense weight of responsibility, with far-reaching implications for their future. As parents, we play a pivotal role in shaping their identities and influencing their interactions with the world. I firmly hold the belief that children require a nurturing environment where they can authentically express themselves within healthy boundaries. By fostering a secure attachment during their early years, we empower them to grow into independent, self-assured adults.

There is no parenting handbook because all children and all people are different. Parenting is about finding a balance between safety and adventure.

I support parents from pregnancy through postpartum to teen parenting. My approach addresses the emotional and psychological challenges of each stage, including anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. I help parents develop effective communication and coping strategies, manage stress, and build strong, nurturing relationships with their children.

With my experience as a school-based counselor, I have a unique vantage point in supporting parents during the transition their kids make into adolescence. I often hear, "I just don't recognize my child anymore." I can work with parents to better understand adolescent behavior and how to reconnect with your child during these years. I may also offer parenting support groups for parents to meet others who may be experiencing similar struggles.

Challenges with parenting often increase couple conflict, so I work to support parent couples in connecting and remembering who they were before becoming parents. We will create a space where your differing approaches to parenting are heard and understood, while also learning about effective parenting methods from research which will both strengthen your relationship and improve your child's behavior.

I love helping parents learn how to play and interact with their children in developmentally appropriate ways. I have almost a decade of experience working with children who have experienced trauma. Using play and a brain-based approach, I help families increase their bonding and attachment. I teach parents effective parenting strategies and skills, and I teach children behavioral management skills. I have training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Triple P Parenting, and Circle of Security.

Parenting is the hardest role that we can never adequately prepare for. I've spent the last 7 years working with parents/families to help them understand how they got to where they are so they can build the skills to venture down a better path. I teach from an attachment/peaceful parenting perspective as I feel that much of "mainstream" parenting leads to disconnect, emotional dysfunction and covert violence. We tend to repeat what we know until we know better.

I have many years of experience working with parents/caregivers of children with unique health and developmental challenges.

Parenting babies, toddlers, and preschool age children is hard! Every child is different, and they don't come with their own instruction manuals. I support parents to understand and develop new skills and strategies for addressing concerns in behavior and development. Parenting services include coaching and consultation, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and child-parent play therapy. The goal is to strengthen parenting skills and increase joy in parenting.

Parenting is an epic challenge no one could have prepared for. There are so many pressures as a parent to provide emotionally, financially, and logistically for your children. Coming from an Interpersonal Neurobiology lens, I utilize an attachment approach to help you gain insight and move forward from your particular parenting challenges. I also specialize in supporting parents who have children with mental health and chronic physical health conditions, including allergies.