Parenting

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.

Parenting can be an extremely taxing experience resulting in stress and conflict. When parents are struggling it can be because they need help with how to respond to certain behaviors a child is exhibiting and/or because their own wounds are being triggered by their child's behavior. Therefore, my approach in working with parents is a combination of coaching and a blend of therapeutic modalities to uncover the deeper layers of what is impacting the parent-child dynamic.

I enjoy working with families through all of life’s ups and downs. I believe in meeting families where they are at, and working together to create a plan for mental and emotional wellness for the whole family. I have experience helping families support children exploring their gender identity and expression.

With a background working in child welfare and schools, I bring a breadth of knowledge to assist parents struggling with aspects of parenting .

In short, I seek to help you understand your teenager and their behavior better. As you may remember, adolescence can be a tumultuous stage of life. What the research has helped us understand more now than ever, is how the adolescent brain is also particularly vulnerable to life’s stressors. During parent coaching sessions we will discuss relevant child development and behavioral concerns, your child’s overall progress, and strategies you can implement at home in order to support their progress.

As a therapist to many children throughout the years, I have spent countless time providing consultation on parenting issues. Additionally, parents need a unique and empathetic ear when handling the struggles that come along with raising children. Frequently parenting brings up issues from one's own childhood, which are deeper rooted beliefs and thought patterns that deserve attention and time.

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 specialize in parenting and parent child relationships. My goal is to help you, as a parent, deeply connect and attune to your child so your child feels more secure and act out less. I can teach you techniques for managing your child's behavior, and also do deeper work with you to understand what drives your child's behavior.

I am most passionate about working with parents, those involved in the child welfare system, and youth who have experienced trauma.

Parenting children can be a rewarding part of life. As most parents know, it can also be extremely challenging. And, with so much (often contradictory) information out there about how to parent “right”, it can be difficult to feel confident in your choices. This can be compounded when you and your partner disagree on parenting decisions or when you are facing additional hurdles like financial difficulties, divorce, mental illness, death or a child with special medical or developmental needs.

I support parents in navigating the complexities of raising children, with a focus on adoptive and foster families and those parenting LGBTQ+ or nonbinary youth. My strength-based, collaborative approach offers tools to enhance communication, deepen connection, and foster resilience. Together, we’ll address parenting stress, behavioral concerns, and family dynamics, creating a supportive environment where both you and your child can grow, thrive, and feel understood.

Conflict Decision Making Divorce Grief Marriage Enrichment Parenting/Discipline Pre-marital Counseling (Twogether In Texas) Relationship Concerns Stress Teen Issues

I taught court-ordered Parenting Education for those who have lost custody of their children. And, I've raised two humans of my own.

As a certified parenting coach and twin mom, I use a variety of skills and evidence-based tools to help you navigate parenting in an incredibly complicated world.

I have been teaching parenting classes for over 20 years. I regularly speak to school PTAs/PTOs, church MOPs and mothers groups on a wide variety of parenting topics. I hosted a parenting podcast for 2 years (Passport to Parenting). I help parents and divorced co-parents support their children to live exceptional lives.

Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support

Conflict Decision Making Divorce Grief Marriage Enrichment Parenting/Discipline Pre-marital Counseling (Twogether In Texas) Relationship Concerns Stress Teen Issues

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.