Compassionate support for your
parenting journey
Neurodivergence
Behavior Challenges
Life Transitions
“If we value our children, we must cherish their parents.”
John Bowlby
Parenting is rarely what we expect. It’s filled with unexpected challenges, and when you’re raising a child with unique needs—whether neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or struggling with emotional regulation—the gap between expectation and reality can feel even wider. You might be processing a recent diagnosis, struggling to connect with your child in the way you imagined, or feeling overwhelmed by the balance of advocating for their needs while taking care of your own.
Maybe you’re in conflict with your partner about the best approach, triggered by your child’s emotions, hypervigilant about their behavior, or feeling judged in the eyes of others. I can help by meeting you exactly where you are with curiosity and empathy—whether you're deep in the challenges or just beginning to realize you need support to move forward.
While my clinical experience has focused on children and families with neurodivergence, my approach supports all parents seeking to better understand their child's behavior, strengthen their connection, and feel more confident in their parenting. I also enjoy working with anyone who is struggling to reconcile being a parent with how they were parented, or those for whom parenting is bringing up their own childhood trauma.
What I Can Help With
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I can help you look under the surface of your child’s behavior to identify their underlying triggers, taking into account their unique strengths and challenges, as well as their social and emotional development. We’ll come up with strategies to respond to challenging behaviors in the moment, as well as ways to prevent their escalation. We’ll also explore how your child’s behavior activates your own difficult emotions and develop strategies for regulating your responses. I have experience working with autism, ADHD and PDA through a neurorelational framework.
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I’ll help you advocate for your child if you feel their needs aren’t being met at school, or if the current approach to their challenges is unintentionally making things worse. If their school doesn’t seem like the right fit, I can help you evaluate alternative options. Together, we’ll identify what to look for in a school setting that better supports your child’s social and emotional needs.
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Parenthood can be a shocking transition that puts stress on even the strongest partnership. When you have children with special needs, it’s even harder to maintain your connection as a couple. By encouraging curiosity, empathy and open communication, I’ll help you make space for each others feelings and perspectives and give you tools to work through conflict. We’ll also explore the origins of your approach to parenting and how any differences between you may be impacting your family life.
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Growing up with a sibling who has different needs can be a complex experience, and it's important to acknowledge the emotional and social dynamics that come up. I can guide you in providing age-appropriate education about neurodiversity, fostering empathy and a deeper understanding of a sibling’s experience.
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Just when you think you’ve overcome one parenting challenge, another one is on its heels. When you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, even the smallest changes can leave you feeling unmoored. I’m here to help you navigate each phase, from the identity shifts of new parenthood to the evolving family dynamics as your child grows from a toddler to a teenager and beyond. I can also help through more painful transitions like death of a family member and divorce.