COUNSELING FOR PARENTS IN BERWYN & THE MAIN LINE | ONLINE ACROSS PA, CA, & PSYPACT-ELIGIBLE STATES

Parenting is hard sometimes. It’s okay to ask for help.

Supporting you in becoming the parent you want to be.

The constant pressure to parent “perfectly” is overwhelming.

Maybe you hear yourself saying "no" all the time or snapping at your kids because you’re just so tired. The relationship with your teen feels strained because you’re always rejected in your attempts to connect, which only adds to more feelings of defeat. Lately, you've been caught between “Am I doing too much?” and “Am I not doing enough?” You wish kids came with a manual because this part of the journey is something you were completely unprepared for.

It’s hard not to compare yourself to other parents— they seem to “have it all together” while you’re busy doubting yourself, missing that special connection with your child, and sifting through conflicting parenting “advice.” You’re in this cycle of punishments and setting boundaries, but you never see any results. Maybe you’re only doing these things because it feels like how you’re “supposed” to parent and you worry about the long-term impact of your current approach, especially if your child struggles with anxiety, OCD, sleep issues, or avoiding school. You deeply desire to parent differently from how you were raised, it’s hard to know where to start when that’s all you know.  

You’re doing everything you know to do, but still feel lost in your role as a parent. 

You're not alone.

Navigating the challenges of raising children and teens is hard no matter what—it’s common to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and uncertain. Therapy can provide you with tools and knowledge to tackle these struggles, helping you build a stronger, more connected relationship with your child or teen.

My Approach

Creating a safe and trusting environment at home is crucial for your child’s emotional well-being. 

When you come to me for parenting therapy, we work together as a team. You know your child or teen better than anyone, and I bring the science of therapy, strategies, and knowledge of child development to the table. In our sessions, I’ll help you cut through the noise and develop strategies uniquely suited to you and your family. I’m not here to judge you, your choices, or your reactions, because I recognize you always want what’s best for your child. Together, we’ll find new ways of connecting to and responding to your child that enhance your relationship and allow you to feel proud of the incredible parent you are.

Become the parent you want to be and the parent your child needs you to be.

Just like adults, children have their own set of challenges and hardships. By understanding and addressing the root causes of your child’s behaviors, we’ll help you dive into deeper empathy so you can feel more connected to your child and cultivate open communication and trust. 

Therapy for parenting can help you…

Learn effective alternatives to punishments and consequences

Be less reactive to your child’s behaviors or emotions

Learn how to hear your child & experience them listening in return

Feel more empathy for your child & their struggles

Feel more connected to your child

Recognize your child’s needs

Problem-solve with your teen in a healthy way

Gain confidence in your role & decisions as a parent

What is SPACE?

SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. 

I help with all kinds of parenting challenges, but if you are coming specifically because your child or teen struggles with anxiety or OCD then I help using SPACE.

It's a way for you to learn how to better understand and help your child or teen who is struggling with anxiety, OCD, or other related challenges. Instead of focusing directly on the kids, SPACE teaches parents specific strategies to reduce their child's anxiety and improve their overall well-being. It's all about giving you the tools you need to create a supportive environment for your child.

 An investment in yourself is an investment in your family.

FAQS

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes. I take these concerns very seriously. Your child needs to feel safe and for someone to tell them that they believe them. I’m here to help you feel supported and confident in your role as a parent so you can both move forward and heal.

  • This is different for everyone! In therapy, we’ll focus on your specific concerns and where you need the most help. Sometimes this will take a longer or shorter amount of time—and that’s okay. There isn’t a time limit or requirement that makes you less or more of a parent—therapy is about progress. The most important thing to me is taking things at your pace and helping you find the answers you’ve been looking for in a way that helps you feel supported and heard.

  • Yes! I have a great amount of expertise in OCD and anxiety, specifically within children. Here, you’ll learn how to be more aware of your child’s anxiety or OCD and learn different strategies to support them in the long term. Therapy for you and them is a big step, but one that can bring about transformative change and healing. You both deserve to feel more balance and peace in your day-to-day lives.

More questions? Check out my FAQs page.