Parent Counseling

I work one-on-one with parents across Georgia to help them build the skills they need to reconnect with their children. I frequently work with parents of:

• Young children who have frequent tantrums, emotional outbursts, or Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) traits

• Teens who are withdrawn, defiant, anxious, disconnected, or struggling with school, motivation, or family conflict

• Young adults who are estranged from their families, struggling to launch into adulthood, or having difficulty becoming independent

• Children and teens navigating divorce, blended families, and changing family relationships.

My Approach

I combine Positive Discipline and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help parents:

• Reduce power struggles and improve cooperation

• Set clear, respectful boundaries

• Respond calmly instead of reacting emotionally

• Increase connection while maintaining authority

• Encourage responsibility, resilience, and independence

• Parent according to their values—even during stressful moments

• Navigate the unique challenges of adolescence and young adulthood

Every family is different. I tailor counseling to your child's temperament, developmental stage, and your family's goals, providing practical tools you can begin using immediately.

My Training

I am a Licensed Professional counselor in Georgia, and certified Positive Discipline parent educator. Positive Discipline is a respectful, relationship-centered approach that helps parents replace power struggles with connection, cooperation, and effective leadership.

In addition, I have special training in blended families and am trained in the fundamentals of parent coordination through the Association of Family and Reconciliation Courts.