Parent Coaching Rooted in Nervous System Science
parenting can feel overwhelming—especially when big emotions, power struggles, or uncertainty take over. parent coaching offers a supportive, non-clinical space to better understand what’s happening beneath the behavior and to build tools that help both you and your child feel more regulated and connected.
my parent coaching work is grounded in neuroscience, attachment, and nervous system awareness, with a focus on practical support you can use in everyday life.
parent coaching is not therapy and does not include diagnosis, assessment, or mental health treatment.
ways to work together
individual parent coaching: one-on-one coaching sessions offer personalized support focused on your specific parenting concerns. together, we explore patterns, increase awareness, and build tools that support regulation, confidence, and connection. individual coaching is ideal for parents who want focused, customized guidance.
one-on-one support tailored to your family
skills-based, present-focused
ideal for parents wanting personalized guidance
group parent coaching: are you seeking commUNITY? group coaching offers connection, shared learning, and community with other parents navigating similar challenges. group coaching can be especially powerful for reducing isolation and normalizing the challenges of parenting.
community-based learning and support
shared language around nervous system regulation
opportunities to learn from others while practicing new tools
current group: 2026, feb-may, seacoast waldorf school, virtual.
what we focus on in coaching
parent coaching may help you:
better understand your child’s behavior through a nervous system lens
reduce reactivity and increase calm responses
build emotional regulation skills—for both you and your child
strengthen connection and repair
increase confidence and clarity in your parenting
rather than focusing on “fixing” behavior, coaching supports awareness, relationship, and capacity. i’ll help you transform parent life from reactive and exhausting to grounded, connected, and confident. together, we’ll clarify your intentions as an empowered parent and walk through the core pillars of transformational parenting—making sense of:
attachment science
nervous system regulation
brain science & mindsight
emotional intelligence
healthy communication
how to set values-based boundaries
navigate anger and healthy aggression
how to bring more play, storytelling, and joy into everyday moments
all while supporting your own personal growth along the way
this experience includes lifetime access to the Jai Institute for Parenting course, weekly 1-hour group coaching and Q&A sessions with me, and weekly homework to keep you supported and accountable. plus my full enthusiasm, support, and brainpower as you step into lasting change for yourself and your family.
*if you’re looking for clinical mental health support or deeper emotional processing, you may be interested in Therapy Services, which i offer as a pre-licensed clinical social worker under LICSW supervision.
specialized Support: adoption & foster care families
i offer parent coaching support for adoption constellation and foster care families. this work honors the unique dynamics, transitions, and nervous system experiences that can be present for both children and caregivers.
coaching in this area centers caregivers while holding the broader family system with care and sensitivity.
Parent Coaching vs. Therapy
parent coaching is non-clinical and focuses on skills, insight, and present-day support.
therapy is clinical care and may include assessment and treatment of mental health concerns.
if you are seeking clinical services for yourself or your child, please visit the Therapy Services page.
if you’re unsure which path is right, we can explore that together during a consultation.