Parent Consultation and Support
Parent-Based Treatment
I work with parents to better understand their child’s needs and develop practical ways to respond at home. Our work offers space to think through difficult situations and change patterns that leave you feeling stuck—such as walking on eggshells, repeatedly offering reassurance, or organizing family life around preventing anxiety or outbursts. Together, we develop ways to respond that support your child while allowing you to set limits and attend to the needs of the whole family.
I help parents navigate a child’s anxiety, OCD, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) or picky eating, defiance and other behavioral challenges, learning difficulties, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges.
Depending on your child’s needs, I draw on evidence-based approaches including Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), exposure-based treatments for picky eating, and Parent Management Training (PMT). We consider when to adjust expectations or the environment to fit your child’s needs, when to support them in gradually facing something difficult, and when a combination of both is most helpful.
Consultation and Guidance
Drawing on my experience conducting pediatric neuropsychological evaluations, I guide you through the process of understanding your child’s needs and deciding how to move forward. This may involve identifying which evaluations could help clarify concerns, translating findings and recommendations from previous evaluations into practical next steps, and considering options such as individual therapy, parent-based work, other specialized treatments, or school-based supports. I also help you navigate the process of obtaining educational supports and collaborate with schools to help staff better understand and support your child. This consultation provides guidance and planning rather than a formal psychological or neuropsychological evaluation.
Throughout this process, I offer space to work through the emotions and questions that arise as you come to understand your child’s neurodivergence or mental health needs and what they mean for your family. Together, we work toward understanding and acceptance while developing a path forward that recognizes your child’s strengths and supports them through challenges.