Parenting Is Hard—You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone
If you’ve ever typed into Google, “How do I stop my child’s tantrums?” or “Why is my child so anxious?”, you’re not alone.
Modern parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling school issues, emotional outbursts, sibling conflict, attention challenges, or anxiety.
A parent consultation gives you individualized guidance and a clear, science-based plan—without months of trial and error.
What Is a Parent Consultation?
A parent consultation is a 50-minute, one-on-one telehealth session where we work together to:
- Identify the feelings and needs behind your child’s behaviors—not just the surface symptoms.
- Utilize brain-based, neuroscience-informed strategies rooted in child development.
- Strengthen your parent-child connection with relational and attachment-based approaches (even in stressful moments!).
- Provide practical, evidence-based tools you can start using right away.
This is not therapy for your child—instead, it’s focused coaching for you, the parent, so you can confidently respond to challenges at home and help your child grow.
Who Benefits From Parent Consultation?
Parents often schedule a session when they’re dealing with:
- Frequent tantrums or meltdowns
- School challenges such as attention issues or behavior problems
- Uncertainty or anxiety about their parenting style
- Sibling rivalry or ongoing conflict
- Big emotions or anxiety that feel hard to manage
- Behavioral issues that make home life stressful
- And more!
If you’re searching for “parenting help near me”, “child behavior consultant in San Marcos”, or “online parent coaching for tantrums”, you’re in the right place.
What to Expect in Your Session
Here’s how a typical 50-minute parent consultation works:
- Collaborative conversation: You share your concerns and goals.
- Insight & understanding: Together, we uncover what drives your child’s behaviors.
- Personalized plan: You’ll leave with concrete action steps and follow-up resources you can put into practice immediately.
You’ll walk away feeling heard, supported, and equipped—with a clear path forward.
Why Work With Me
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and former therapist with advanced training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Having been a mental health therapist for close to 10 years, I ensure sessions feel safe and supportive. I strive to make my sessions compassion-focused and rely heavily on maintaining a curious and non-judgemental stance (that’s just the therapist in me!) while providing tangible parenting strategies. At the end of the day, parents don’t need to feel any more judgement or shame than they already do; there’s enough of that with family, friends, social media, or society!
My approach blends:
- Relational & attachment-based practices
- Neuroscience and child development research
- Long-term strategies—not quick fixes
- Non-judgemental, curious space to promote learning
- Empowering you as a parent
This combination means you receive practical tools and deeper understanding, so your child can thrive for years to come.
Flexible, Secure Telehealth—Wherever You Are in California
Whether you live in San Marcos, the greater San Diego area, or anywhere in California, you can access thorough online parenting support from the comfort of home.
All sessions are held securely via Google Meet.
Ready to Get Started?
Parent consultations are the first step toward calmer days and a stronger connection with your child.
- Book your session online through here.
- Prefer to chat first? Call or email to ask questions and see if consultation is right for you.
Disclaimer: The blogs on our site are for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Reading this content does not establish a service relationship. If you are experiencing distress or mental health concerns, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional. If you are in crisis or need immediate support, call 911 or the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.