Specializations

I'll help you navigate the tumultuous waters of fear and uncertainty, rediscovering the beauty of your shared connection. Whether you're a married couple seeking renewal or an individual yearning for personal growth, there are pathways to transform your relationship.

Parenting is really hard and sometimes we feel at loss about how we can best help our kids.

It's easy to believe that we're forever defined by our past experiences, but the truth is far more hopeful.

When children are struggling, it can show in lots of different ways. As adults, we often label them as "misbehaving", "disobedient", "throwing tantrums" and similar. The reality, however, is that they're trying  to manage their feelings and to connect with the adults around them.

Here are some signs that you or your child may be struggling and need professional help:

  • Changes in sleeping or eating habits
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Shift in mood (suddenly very angry or withdrawn)
  • They're worried and anxious
  • ‍They are more clingy or have bad separation anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety can interfere with so much of our daily life.  It makes us think that we are not good enough, that other people are judging us, or overthink and worry about every situation.  Together we will take a look at the fears and negative thoughts that are behind those feelings of anxiety.  We will work together to build skills to challenge those anxious thoughts and feelings and help you feel freed from constant worry and second guessing yourself.  

Trauma

Past relationships and childhood can color how we see the world and interact with it.  Whether you feel like you overreact to a situation or are in a mode of always people-pleasing, trauma can be the underlying issue. We will explore past relationships, identify how your ways of coping have helped in the past but may not be working anymore and work toward making you less reactive so you can go from surviving to thriving.

mom Guilt and Overwhelm

Constantly feeling stressed, overwhelmed and like you are failing your kids is draining and disheartening.  We may feel like we are not doing a good job or like we are being judged by others.  We find ourselves reacting in ways that remind us of our past or see ourselves mimicking the behavior of our parents.  These cycles make us feel disconnected and reactive and like a bad mom!  We feel anxious and sad that we aren’t the parents we thought we would be.  It feels like everything keeps building and no one understands.
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Through skill building and exploring recent and past relationships, behaviors and traumas, you can feel more confident, comfortable and connected with your kids, family and friends.  We will work together to decrease anxiety, explore trauma and increase your positive self concept.  Working through these issues will put you in a space where you feel more connected and present with your kids and in your other relationships.

Parent Struggles

Parenting kids who struggle with mental health and behavioral issues can be isolating, feel shameful and the uncertainty of how to navigate daily situations can be overwhelming.  Whether you are navigating life with a child with ADHD or anxiety or your child has been in and out of inpatient or residential facilities, I can help!  Together we will work through your own emotions related to your child’s struggles and having to be a different parent than you may have expected.  We will build skills to help you become a more effective parent and be able to navigate the hard times.  We will work toward making you feel more confident in your parenting and comfortable with the relationship with your child.

I am here for you

Are you ready to embark on a journey toward a happier, healthier and more confident you?  Get in touch with me and we can get started.

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