Parenting

Parenting can be overwhelming! Sometimes no matter what you do it doesn't feel like enough. Therapy can help you feel heard and understood. Together we will come up with a plan to provide support, coaching, and strategies to increase feelings of connection and decrease conflict. I am trained in Positive Discipline and Collaborative Problem Solving.

I love helping parents learn how to play and interact with their children. I specialize in working with children under 10 who have behavioral issues. I have almost a decade of experience working with children who have experienced abuse. I was a foster parent and I understand the difficulties that come with creating a family in a non-traditional way. I have been trained in Circle of Security, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and Triple P parenting.

I am a parent myself, and know how rewarding and challenging the life of a parent can be. I integrate my own experience as a parent, and my experience as a school counselor and therapist for children and teens to help parents better understand their kid's behavior and to communicate with them effectively. I have helped many parents work through their own childhood wounds affecting how they parent (and feel about being a parent!), learn effective communication skills, and find joy in parenting.

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.

Throughout your child's life there are so many different challenges that come up. As a parenting expert and parent, I'll help you navigate the ups and downs of raising them.

Parenting is a delicate balance of nurturing independence while providing guidance and support. It involves fostering a safe and loving environment where children can explore, learn, and develop autonomy. Effective communication, empathy, and setting boundaries are the key to cultivating resilience, compassion, and a strong sense of self-esteem in the child. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial as parents navigate the changing needs of their children through different stages of development.

Coaching and therapy for parents of young adults who are struggling to "launch". Extensive experience in supporting parents to change their role and support their young adult to take ownership, find direction, and source internal drive.

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.

There is no manual for bringing life to this planet (although plenty of books have been authored). Even if there were, each baby, toddler, child, teen and adult child is different. Your experience of becoming a parent and traveling through each stage is uniquely yours. Maybe your child has experienced medical issues you were not prepared for. Maybe your child displays behaviors you don't understand. Maybe parenting isn't going the way you imagined it to go. I am here to offer support.

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

Parenthood, what a wonderful thing to experience. Easy to say before you become a parent! After becoming a parent it can feel like living in a constantly chaotic house where your kids are suddenly speaking to you in a language you don't seem to understand and their emotions only get bigger. Have you caught yourself thinking, what am I doing wrong? I’m a bad parent! I can’t do this! Well good news, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

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

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

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. As a parent of 3 daughters, I often feel like I am herding alligators! I often wonder how can I provide all of the love and support they need, keep them on track educationally & keep them safe? I enjoy working with parents who are navigating through these turbulent waters. I truly enjoy helping parents problem-solve, set boundaries, and reap the benefits of a healthy relationship with their kids.

As a parent myself I understand intimately many of the struggles related to parenting. I can help those experiencing a lack of confidence in their parenting, concerns regarding their children's behaviors and how to reclaim yourself in the midst of parenting.

Parenting is hard. My research in family connectedness has helped me learn how to teach families to attach securely, focus on regulation, and then create effective discipline techniques.

I believe we live in a society that is unsupportive- and sometimes openly hostile- to parents and the seismic identity shifts that come with entering parenthood. Internally, we have so much pressure to do it perfectly. I am here to help you find and ethos to parenting that is authentic and rewarding, and balance your parenthood and the rest of your life in a way you can be proud of.

This is the hardest job EVER! It's hard to see clear when we are exhausted, stressed, and emotionally attached. It is helpful to have someone who is experienced and objective provide guidance and suggestions. I'm your teammate and want to see you and your child thrive and be successful. I know there are dark days when you may feel like a failure, have no idea what to do, and feel hopeless. You are not alone! There is always a way to turn things around but sometimes we need a little help!