Parenting can be deeply rewarding and incredibly challenging. When your child is struggling with anxiety, behavior issues, emotional regulation, or social difficulties, it can be hard to know how to respond or what kind of support will truly help. Many parents I work with feel stuck between wanting to connect with their child and feeling frustrated, worried, or unsure how to make things better.

Parent therapy/coaching provides a space for you to gain insight, learn effective strategies, and feel more confident in your parenting approach. We focus on understanding your child’s behavior, strengthening your relationship, and using consistent, evidence-based tools to create a calmer, more connected home environment.

Together, we might:
-Identify patterns that contribute to power struggles or emotional outbursts
-Learn techniques for helping your child manage anxiety, anger, or frustration
-Strengthen communication and boundaries within your family
-Support your child’s developing independence, flexibility, and problem-solving skills
-Clarify when to set limits and when to offer empathy and connection

Parent work can happen alongside your child’s therapy or on its own. Some parents come for brief consultation and coaching, while others prefer ongoing sessions for continued support and accountability. The goal is not to be a “perfect” parent but to feel calmer, more capable, and aligned with the kind of parent you want to be.

I work with children as young as two who are struggling with emotional or behavioral challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADD/ADHD. Many of the children I see have difficulty managing big feelings, want to be in control, or have a history of early stress or trauma.

My approach combines play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help children express emotions, build coping skills, and develop healthier ways to manage frustration and uncertainty. When appropriate, I also use exposure and response prevention (ERP) to support children working through anxiety or obsessive thoughts.

I also offer Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), a research-supported treatment that helps improve the parent-child relationship and reduce disruptive behaviors. Through live coaching, parents learn strategies to increase positive behaviors, improve cooperation, and manage challenging moments more effectively while strengthening connection and confidence at home.

For younger children, I may also incorporate Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), which focuses on repairing and strengthening attachment after stress or trauma. For children with ADD/ADHD, we work on building emotional regulation, frustration tolerance, and executive functioning skills.

Parent involvement is always a key part of the process. I collaborate closely with families coaching parents on strategies to use at home and, when helpful, coordinating with schools or other caregivers to create consistent, supportive environments. My goal is to help children feel safe, capable, and connected, while empowering parents with tools that make everyday life a little easier.

I frequently work with teens navigating anxiety, depression, and the challenges of growing independence. Many of the teens I see struggle with social anxiety, OCD, phobias, or a strong need for control. Some have a history of trauma or experienced trauma earlier in childhood. I also work with teens with ADD/ADHD, helping them build executive functioning skills such as organization, time management, and emotional regulation.

My approach involves building trust and creating a safe space where teens feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and emotions. Through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and emotional regulation work, I help teens develop coping skills and gain confidence.

Family involvement is tailored to each teen’s needs. For some teens, involving parents helps create a more supportive environment; for others, therapy focuses primarily on strengthening the teen’s individual skills and sense of control. My goal is to empower teens to understand their emotions, manage challenges effectively, and feel more confident navigating their world.

The transition into adulthood brings new freedoms and new pressures. Many college students find themselves juggling academic demands, social changes, and questions about identity and direction. It’s common to feel anxious, lonely, unmotivated, or unsure where to go next.

I work with college students and young adults who are navigating these shifts and want to feel more grounded and capable. Therapy often focuses on anxiety, depression, perfectionism, relationships, and the stress that can come with independence and uncertainty. Some students seek short-term support to manage a tough semester; others use therapy as a space to explore deeper patterns and build a stronger sense of self.

Together, we might:
-Build coping strategies for anxiety, sadness, or overwhelm
-Explore identity, self-esteem, or relationship challenges
-Develop tools for managing stress, motivation, and transitions
-Clarify personal values and goals for the future

For many young adults, therapy is about finding clarity learning how to navigate life’s changes with more confidence, purpose, and self-understanding.

Neuropsychological testing can provide clarity and direction when there are questions about your child’s emotional, behavioral, or cognitive functioning. A comprehensive evaluation conducted either in-person or online helps identify underlying factors such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, or mood concerns and offers concrete guidance for next steps in treatment, parenting, or school support.

I provide individualized assessments for children and teens, most commonly between ages 6–16, though I also see younger children and adults when appropriate. Testing can be a standalone service or completed in collaboration with a child’s current therapist, pediatrician, or school team. My evaluations focus primarily on mental health and diagnostic questions, and may include academic or projective measures when helpful to build a complete picture.

Families often seek testing when:
They are unsure whether symptoms reflect ADHD, autism, trauma, or another diagnosis
They want to better understand emotional or behavioral challenges at home or school
Their child is in therapy, but progress has plateaued and additional insight may be helpful
They need updated information to guide supports or services

Each evaluation is thoughtfully tailored to the individual and concludes with a feedback session that outlines findings, recommendations, and practical next steps. My goal is for every family to leave with greater understanding and a clear path forward.

SPACE is an evidence-based program designed to help parents support their children struggling with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Unlike traditional therapy, SPACE focuses exclusively on empowering parents to create meaningful changes in their child’s environment and reduce anxiety-reinforcing patterns. The program was developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center and has been proven effective in helping children overcome anxiety without requiring direct child participation.

Through the SPACE program, parents learn to:
– Reduce accommodations that unintentionally reinforce their child’s anxiety or OCD behaviors.
– Respond to their child’s distress with greater support and confidence.
– Implement practical strategies to foster resilience and independence in their child.

The program is collaborative and involves weekly sessions with parents to discuss specific goals, challenges, and tailored interventions.

Child-Centered Results: Children often experience reduced anxiety and improved coping skills without having to directly participate in therapy.
Parent Empowerment: Parents gain tools and confidence to support their child effectively.
Strengthened Relationships: The program encourages positive, supportive parent-child interactions.
Flexibility: SPACE is ideal for families where children are reluctant to engage in therapy or unable to attend sessions regularly.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based treatment for young children (ages 2–7) who experience behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation, or difficulties with attention and compliance. PCIT focuses on strengthening the parent-child relationship while equipping parents with effective tools to manage their child’s behaviors confidently and positively.

PCIT is a structured, two-phase program conducted in real-time coaching sessions. Parents and children engage in interactive play and skill-building activities while receiving live guidance from the therapist through a discreet communication system:

Child-Directed Interaction (CDI): Parents learn to strengthen their bond with their child by providing positive attention, fostering connection, and encouraging appropriate behaviors.
Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI): Parents are coached on setting consistent limits, addressing challenging behaviors effectively, and promoting compliance.

Improved Behavior: Children often show a significant reduction in tantrums, aggression, defiance, and other disruptive behaviors.
Stronger Parent-Child Relationships: Parents and children build trust, warmth, and open communication.
Increased Parental Confidence: Parents feel empowered to manage challenging situations with consistency and calmness.
Long-Term Results: The skills learned in PCIT help create lasting changes, fostering a more harmonious home environment.

PCIT is ideal for families seeking a hands-on, relationship-centered approach to addressing behavioral and emotional challenges in young children.