Parent with confidence through every developmental stage. Deepen your connection while navigating challenges together.
Parenting Challenges
Parenting transforms your identity, relationships, and daily life in profound ways that few other experiences match. Each developmental stage brings new joys alongside unexpected hurdles. Contradictory advice flows from every direction while internal and external expectations create pressure to parent “perfectly.” Your own childhood experiences shape your parenting instincts, sometimes in ways you don’t immediately recognize. Balancing work demands with family needs creates ongoing tension. Co-parenting disagreements introduce complexity into your relationships. The emotional intensity of raising children can trigger both tremendous love and overwhelming frustration.
When parenting feels overwhelming, remember that struggling doesn’t signal failure—it reflects the genuine complexity of raising children in today’s world. The challenges you face create opportunities for deeper connection with your child and personal growth as you develop new capabilities.
Your parenting journey deserves support that acknowledges both its difficulties and profound rewards. With the right guidance, you can build a relationship with your child that honors both their needs and your authentic self.
Parenting Support Approach
I work with parents using an approach that blends evidence-based strategies with practical wisdom for real-world situations. Drawing from cognitive behavioral techniques, we address thought patterns that create parenting stress or unrealistic expectations. DBT skills provide concrete strategies for managing intense emotions during challenging parenting moments.
Our work begins by understanding how your past experiences influence your parenting style today. Together, we explore how your family history shapes your instincts while developing practical skills for setting boundaries, communicating effectively, and responding to your child’s needs with balance.
For parents navigating the transition to parenthood, we focus on identity shifts, changing relationship dynamics, and practical strategies for managing the emotional and logistical challenges of new parenthood. My bilingual practice (English/Spanish) ensures language never becomes a barrier to receiving effective parenting support.
As a parent myself, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to our work together. Our sessions create room for honest expression without judgment, recognizing that effective parenting encompasses both deep joy and genuine struggle.
Online Parenting Support in Minnesota & California
Virtual sessions provide consistent, accessible parenting guidance that fits within your family’s schedule. Licensed in both Minnesota and California, I offer secure video appointments that accommodate the realities of busy family life. In-person therapy available in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Insurance coverage varies by state—during our consultation, we’ll review your specific options to make therapy financially accessible.
