Services
I work with women, mothers and caregivers, with a focus on well-being and self-care. For new parents and parents of children with disabilities, self-care is non-negotiable. But often it becomes a luxury that there is no room for. Together we work to make small changes that help you carve out some space for your own wellness and regulation. My focus is holistic, which means I try to support your wellbeing as well as that of your entire family. This may mean focusing on your child’s immediate needs first, or we may work to support everyone in the family in different ways simultaneously. Some clients prefer a consultative model, while others appreciate a coaching relationship. My services are flexible and can be used in combination.
Here’s some more about how we can work together, and what we might focus on.
Parent & Family Consultations
Family & Parent Consultations
Figuring out a way forward
Consultations provide a space for information, planning, and problem-solving on placement, services, goals, home-based support for children, teens, and young adults with disabilities such as autism, and/or medical complexity or chronic illness. Sessions also include systems navigation support and education.
I can help you:
identify areas of need and gaps in services
create a communications and advocacy plan for your child
envision solutions for challenges at home and at school
prepare for your next IEP, Team meeting, or doctor’s appointment
begin to create a plan for the future
support your family during a crisis or transition
provide consultation on your child’s IEP, placement, program, and other supports
help you identify and navigate new systems of care
$140/hour - Virtual consultation
$165/hour - In-person consultation
Parent Coaching
Parent Coaching
Support for caregivers
I support all parents but especially those with children with disabilities, medical complexity, rare diseases, and chronic illnesses. Families may be experiencing: behavioral crises, medical crises, anticipatory grief, burnout, school refusal, overwhelm, isolation, and exhaustion.
Coaching sessions may focus on:
self-care
problem-solving
time management
how to manage and prioritize caregiver responsibilities
identifying resources for additional support
developing advocacy skills
$140/hour - Virtual consultation
$165/hour - In-person consultation
Mental Health Coaching
Perinatal Behavioral Health Coaching
Walking with you during this transition
Perinatal Behavioral Health Coaching provides vital support to women in the perinatal period (pregnancy through one year postpartum). Sessions focus on emotional wellness, screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), building resilience and developing coping strategies to deal with the common stressors of this life stage including:
Coaching sessions may help with:
postpartum recovery
processing birth experiences
adapting to life as a parent
relationship changes
loss of sleep
return to work
parenting other children
feeding challenges
In my practice, women are not always first-time parents. Some parents may already parent a child with a developmental disability or recent autism diagnosis and this is likely to play a role in how a new baby is integrated into the family. I offer support around co-regulation, and practical strategies for self-care.