Parent Coaching
Steady support for reconnecting with your child
Few things are as painful as feeling disconnected from your child. Maybe your teen has gone quiet behind a closed door, or every conversation turns into an argument. Maybe your adult child has stepped away, leaving you with silence, unanswered questions, and a grief that's hard to explain to anyone else. You may feel confused about what went wrong, unsure whether to reach out or give space, and hurt by boundaries you don't fully understand.
Coaching offers a place to slow down, make sense of what's happening between you, and find a steadier way forward, grounded in understanding rather than fear.
Parents of Estranged Adult Children
When an adult child steps away, the pain can run deep. Holidays, birthdays, and ordinary days carry a weight others may not see. You may find yourself replaying the past, searching for what went wrong, or struggling to understand boundaries that feel sudden or unfair. Coaching offers a space to sit with those questions honestly, consider your adult child's perspective, and decide how to respond with care. Together we'll focus on reflection, accountability, and learning how to reach out in a way that honors your adult child's choices. Reconnection can't be guaranteed, but you can become the parent who is ready if the door opens.
Parents of Teens
It can be heartbreaking to watch the child who once wanted to be close to you pull away. Slammed doors, one-word answers, and constant conflict can leave you wondering where your connection went, and whether you're making things worse. Much of this pulling away is a normal part of growing up, but it can still feel like a loss. Together we'll focus on understanding what your teen needs from you now, staying steady in heated moments, holding limits with warmth, and finding new ways to stay close as they grow more independent.
About Parent Coaching
My Approach
I've spent more than 20 years working with youth and families, and I've sat with both parents and adult children on each side of estrangement. My coaching draws on that understanding, with a focus on helping you stay regulated, reflect honestly, and respond rather than react. Sessions are practical and present-focused, centered on where you are now and the steps that fit your situation.
What Coaching Is and Isn't
Coaching is focused on your goals, skills, and next steps as a parent. It is not therapy, and it doesn't involve diagnosis or treatment of any mental health condition. I don't contact or mediate with your child on your behalf. If something you're facing would be better served by therapy, I'll help you find the right support.
Working Together
Every parent's situation is different, so coaching is flexible. We'll start with a conversation about what's happening and what you're hoping for, then choose the level of support that fits, whether that's a single session for a specific challenge or steady guidance over several months. Sessions are available in person in Southwick or virtually via Zoom.
Free Consultation
20 minutes, no cost
A relaxed first conversation to share what's happening with your child, ask any questions, and talk through what coaching could look like for you. There's no pressure to commit. If coaching isn't the right fit, I'll help point you toward support that is.
Single Sessions
$175 per 60-minute session
Book sessions as you need them, at your own pace. Single sessions work well if you're facing a specific situation, like preparing for a difficult conversation or navigating a recent conflict, or if you'd like to try one session before committing to more.
90-minute sessions are available upon request. These extended appointments are especially helpful for co-parents attending together or when doing more focused work such as collaborative letter writing or detailed planning.
6-Session Package
$900, a savings of $150
For parents who want consistent support over time. We begin with two sessions in your first two to three weeks, focused on understanding your background, clarifying your goals, and building a plan. From there, we typically meet once a month for four months, giving you time to put strategies into practice between sessions.
This rhythm is a starting point, not a rule. Parents of teens often benefit from meeting every few weeks while things are heated, and if something shifts, like a breakthrough, a setback, or a response from your adult child, we can meet sooner. Packages are valid for 7 months from your first session, so there's room to adjust along the way.
Policies
Cancellations: Please provide at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule a session. Late cancellations and missed sessions are charged the full session fee.
Packages: The 6-session package is valid for 7 months from your first session.
Unused sessions: If you're unable to complete your package, you may choose one of two options:
Refund: Sessions you've used are recalculated at the single-session rate of $175, and the remaining balance is refunded.
Service credit: Unused sessions are converted to a credit of $150 each toward reiki or guided meditation services, valid for 6 months after your package expires.
Full terms, including cancellation, refund, and package details, are included in the coaching agreement you'll review and sign before your first session.
You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone
Reaching out for support takes courage, especially when you're carrying hurt, worry, or uncertainty about your relationship with your child. Wanting to understand and reconnect is already a meaningful step. Wherever you are in this, whether things feel tense, distant, or completely silent, there is room to grow, to learn, and to show up differently. Let's start with a conversation.
Taking the first step can feel hard. Share a little about what's going on, and I'll reach out to schedule your free 20-minute, no pressure consultation. There's no commitment, just a conversation to see if and how I can help.
Let's Talk
Please share only general information here. We'll talk through the details during your free consultation.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.