Parent Support

I work with parents who want support navigating the emotional, relational, and nervous-system demands of family life. This includes parents of young children, adolescents, or adult children. (Sessions are always with adults only; I do not currently provide therapy directly to children.) My work focuses on helping adults build regulation, clarity, and healthier patterns that support both themselves and their family relationships.

Neurodivergence

Parenting a child with neurodivergent or mental health needs can be both rewarding and overwhelming. You may be navigating big emotions, behavioral challenges, school or medical systems, and the constant pressure to advocate, all while trying to care for your own wellbeing. I offer specialized therapy to help parents understand their child’s needs, reduce stress, build effective strategies, and find support, clarity, and balance in their own lives.

Neurodivergence isn’t just about challenges, it can also bring unique strengths, creativity, and resilience. When the right supports, structures, and routines are in place, these traits can become real superpowers. Therapy can help you or your family identify those strengths, reduce barriers, and build systems that allow you to thrive. Many parents find themselves unsure how to support their child’s needs while also managing their own stress and maintaining healthy family routines.

In our work together, we can focus on:

Understanding your child’s neurodivergence and how it affects daily life
Practical parenting strategies to reduce conflict and increase connection
Building family routines and systems that support executive functioning
Balancing your child’s needs with your own self-care and well-being
Learning how to advocate effectively for your child in school or medical settings

This is offered as individual therapy for parents, giving you a space to reflect, learn, and feel supported.

Mental Health Concerns

Being a parent of a child struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, or other mental health concerns can feel overwhelming and isolating. You’re trying to understand what’s happening, how to respond, and how to support your child while also managing your own emotions and responsibilities. Therapy can give you the clarity, tools, and grounding you need to navigate this with more confidence and connection.

In our work together, we can focus on:

Understanding your child’s symptoms and what’s driving their emotional or behavioral patterns
Practical strategies for responding to anxiety, big emotions, shutdowns, or outbursts
Strengthening communication so your child feels safer, heard, and supported
Reducing parental burnout and emotional exhaustion
Creating routines that support stability, coping skills, and regulation
Navigating school, medical, or therapeutic systems without feeling lost or overwhelmed

This is offered as individual therapy for parents, giving you a space to reflect, learn, and feel supported as you navigate your child’s mental health needs.

How Parents are Impacted

Parenting a child with neurodivergence or mental health needs can be deeply meaningful, and also deeply taxing. Many parents quietly carry stress, guilt, fear, grief, or uncertainty. You may be trying to do everything “right,” advocating constantly, and holding so much emotional and logistical weight that your own needs get pushed aside.

It’s common for parents to experience:

Chronic stress or overwhelm
Grief around the diagnosis or the parenting experience they imagined
Confusion about how much to help versus when to step back
Emotional exhaustion from managing crises, appointments, or school issues
Guilt for feeling frustrated, resentful, or depleted
Difficulty finding time or space for their own wellbeing
Strain in relationships or co-parenting dynamics
Feeling like they have to be “on” all the time

None of this means you’re doing anything wrong. It means you’re human and carrying a lot.

How Therapy Can Help You

Therapy gives you a place to breathe, regroup, and strengthen your capacity: not just as a parent, but as a whole person. You deserve support, too.

Together, we can work on:

Caring for yourself without guilt, even when your child needs a lot
Processing grief, fear, or sadness around a diagnosis or life changes
Releasing unrealistic expectations and finding a more compassionate path
Building regulation skills so you feel steadier and less reactive
Setting boundaries that protect your energy and your family’s wellbeing
Reducing burnout and reconnecting with joy, ease, and your own identity
Making space for acceptance: of your child, your circumstances, and your experience

This work isn’t about “fixing” you or your child. It’s about helping you feel steadier, supported, and aligned so your whole family can thrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you provide therapy for children?
No. I have worked with children and adolescents for many years, but currently in my private practice, I work with adults only. I support parents of children of all ages in navigating parenting challenges and improve communication, boundaries, and connection.

2. Will my child need therapy too?
Sometimes parents choose to pursue therapy for their child separately, and I can support you in understanding that process, but all sessions with me are adult-focused. If needed, I can help you think through what type of therapy or provider might be a good fit for your child.

3. What areas do you serve?

I provide telehealth therapy to clients in the majority of U.S. states through PSYPACT. This includes states such as Arizona, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. If you’re located in another state and aren’t sure whether I can work with you, feel free to reach out or check the PSYPACT list.

4. How long are sessions and how often should we meet?

Initial sessions are 90 minutes, allowing time for a thorough understanding of your concerns and goals. You’ll complete questionnaires ahead of time, and I tailor the first session to your specific needs. Ongoing therapy typically begins with weekly 50-minute sessions, though frequency may vary depending on your goals and what feels most supportive for you.

5. Do you work with neurodivergent families?
Yes! I take a neurodivergent-aware, trauma-informed approach to support regulation, communication, and connection, both in parenting and broader family dynamics.

6. Can you support parents of adolescents or adult children with mental health concerns?
Yes. I work with parents whose adolescents or adult children are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood changes, or more complex mental health concerns. This work supports parents in understanding what’s happening, responding with greater clarity and steadiness, and caring for themselves while navigating ongoing stress or systems of care. Sessions are for parents only; I do not provide therapy directly to children.

7. How do online sessions work?
All sessions are secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth meetings. You’ll receive a link to your session and can join from home or work.

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