Parent Coaching
for families in Columbus, OH and beyond
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Certified Behavioral Sleep Practitioner offering gentle, evidence-based parent coaching for parents of children ages 2-12.
Collaborative Parent Coaching
for Real-Life Challenges (Ages 2-12)
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual — especially when your child’s needs don’t fit the typical advice. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and parent myself, I work alongside families to navigate everyday challenges using practical, evidence-based parent coaching strategies that fit real life.
Whether you're dealing with typical developmental phases or supporting a child with autism, ADHD, or other unique needs, you don't have to figure it out alone.
Challenges We'll Tackle Together
Meltdowns and big emotions
Mealtime challenges and picky eating
Daily routines that feel chaotic
Sibling conflicts and family dynamics
Screen time boundaries
Transitions and schedule changes
Building cooperation and connection
How Parent Coaching Works
Parent coaching is a collaborative process focused on supporting you as the caregiver. We work together to understand what’s driving your child’s behavior and develop practical strategies that fit your family’s routines, values, and daily life.
This isn’t therapy for your child or a one-size-fits-all plan. It’s individualized, evidence-based coaching designed to help you feel more confident responding to challenges as they come up — with support along the way.
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Initial Parent Coaching Consult
$175
Best for: Getting started or focusing on one primary concern
You get:
• 60-minute initial assessment + parent coaching session
• Time to understand what’s driving your child’s behavior
• Collaborative goal-setting based on your priorities
• Strategies to begin addressing one key challenge
• Written summary with clear next stepsTypical results:
→ Clarity, direction, and a plan to move forward with confidence👉 Many families start here and then choose ongoing coaching support.
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Foundational Family Support
$495 Great for Building Momentum
Best for: One or two challenges with focused, short-term support
You get:
• 4 parent coaching sessions
• Continued assessment and strategy refinement
• Support tailored to your family’s most important concerns
• Clear, practical strategies to use between sessions
• Written summaries + action steps
• Email support between sessionsTypical results:
→ Increased confidence and noticeable progress in key areas👉 Ideal if you want structure, accountability, and momentum.
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Comprehensive Family Coaching
$895
Best for: Multiple challenges or longer-term support
You get:
• 8 parent coaching sessions
• Time to address multiple goals and adjust strategies as you go
• More space to practice, refine, and troubleshoot
• Written summaries + action steps
• Extended email support between sessionsTypical results:
→ Consistent progress and skills that carry across routines and situations👉Best if you want deeper support and time to build lasting change.
How We’ll Work Together
In parent coaching sessions, we focus on helping you understand what’s happening and how to respond in ways that fit your family.
Individualized strategies - approaches tailored to your routines, values, and your child’s needs
Understanding of the "why" - insight into what may be driving behavior and how your responses can help
Practical tools - evidence-based techniques designed for everyday situations
Consistency over time - adjustments as your child grows and situations change
Supportive guidance - a space to problem-solve and build confidence as you practice
FAQs
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Parent coaching focuses on building your skills and confidence as a parent rather than providing direct therapy to your child. I teach you evidence-based strategies that you can use immediately in your daily routines. This approach empowers you to handle challenges independently and creates lasting change because you're implementing strategies consistently at home.
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As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, I can conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments to understand why challenging behaviors are happening and develop individualized strategies based on your child's specific needs. I don't offer one-size-fits-all solutions - everything is tailored to your child's developmental level, family dynamics, and your parenting values.
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Absolutely! While I have specialized training in autism and ADHD, I work with all families dealing with behavioral challenges. Whether you're struggling with tantrums, sibling rivalry, morning routines, or screen time battles, the behavioral strategies I teach are effective for neurotypical children too.
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Yes! I work with parents to develop strategies that can be used both at home and shared with your child's school team. I also provide school consultation services and can help facilitate communication between home and school to ensure consistent approaches across environments.
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Parent coaching is perfect if you want to build your own skills and confidence in handling behavioral challenges. It's ideal for families who prefer to implement strategies themselves rather than having someone else work directly with their child. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you determine if this approach fits your family's needs and goals.
Interested in support?
Let’s talk through what’s been happening and whether parent coaching would be helpful for your family.
Serving families with children ages 2-12 in Columbus, Dublin, Powell, Westerville, Worthington, Delaware, Grove City, Upper Arlington, and throughout Central Ohio and nationwide via telehealth, with specialized expertise in supporting children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental differences.