Parenting

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

I see parents who are raising children of all ages, as well as parents of adult children since the work, stresses, joys and fears of parenting shift but never end. There can be feelings of grief that can coincide unexpectedly in parenting, loss of identity, struggles to communicate with partners/family members, daily frustrations, deep fatigue and loss of purpose. Anxiety and worries can grow and we work to find a balance of acceptance, meaning and appropriate life balance for holistic health.

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.

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.

I know for a fact that you are not the only one. I have listened to all types of caregivers (adoptive, foster, biological, guardians, grandparents, step-parents, life partners…), who are parts of all types of families, describe situations so similar to yours it’s almost uncanny. When I tell you "Nope, I don’t think your kid is crazy. And I don’t think you’re a bad parent either." it’s because I believe you when you tell me what it’s been like at home and I know - it isn’t just you.

I work as a parent coach to help you learn more effective tools for parenting. I have 2 years of experience as a parent coach for a wilderness therapy program. Come with my to learn tools to help you feel more confident as a parent and reduce problem behaviors.

I have been trained in Dr. Ross Greene's Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model (presented in his books The Explosive Child and Raising Human Beings). I am also versed in low-demand parenting, respectful parenting, conscious parenting, and gentle parenting. I use information about brain development in conjunction with these parenting philosophies to help parents understand where child behavior is coming from, what it means, and what to do.

Are you a parent of young kiddos or teens? Are you reparenting yourself? Both?! There's so much to explore when it comes to parenting and intergenerational trauma. Your parents' parenting styles impacted the course of your life and influenced your triggers and reactions. You may see these patterns repeat when you speak to yourself and your kids. Processing your childhood experiences provides insight into what you learned was normal and expected. You get to choose what you want to keep or change.

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.

Parent coaching Household systems Parenting Stress School Relationships IEP/504 support

There may be no greater adjustment in life than becoming a parent for the first time. Our roles, relationships, and identities can all change overnight, and it can be hard to catch our breath for long enough to make sense of it all. I work with couples and individuals who are struggling to navigate these changes, helping them connect with compassion and understanding to themselves and their partners so they can move with confidence into the challenges and joys of being parents.

Challenges with parenting often cause couple conflict, so I work to support parent couples in connecting and remembering who they were before becoming parents. We will work with your differing parenting styles so that everyone's perspective is heard and valued, along with learning concrete parenting tools from research to improve both your relationship and your child's behavior.

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!

During my professional growth I became licensed as a professional counselor and during my personal growth I became a mom of two beautiful daughters. As a parent and a mental health professional I have read, studied, and trained in a range of parenting approaches that I have successfully help other parents implement and have personally used and implemented on a day-to-day basis.

Parenting therapy provides a supportive environment for parents to address behavior challenges, improve communication with their children, and foster positive family dynamics, offering tailored sessions to enhance parenting skills and navigate various family-related issues.

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.

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.

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.

As a parent myself and having worked with parents for over 14 years, I know first hand how challenging caring for others while trying to take care of yourself can be. Life can throw you curve balls and they often occur when we are already depleted. I am a strong believer that parents need to take care of themselves and their needs to be better for their children, and want to provide a space for that.

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.