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Specializations

I have specialized training and extensive experience working with family development and relationships, including couples, young children and families.

Transitions into Parenthood

Having a baby changes more than your daily routine. It can change your identity, relationship, intimacy, expectations and sense of yourself. I can help couples navigate those changes before resentment and disconnection become the new normal. My background in couples therapy is rooted in focused education during my graduate training, along with continued clinical experience supporting partners in building healthier, more connected relationships. I have been working with couples of all shapes and sizes for over 15 years.

 

My approach is structured, collaborative, and practical. I help couples identify the patterns that leave them feeling disconnected, develop skills to navigate conflict more effectively, and build a stronger foundation of trust, teamwork, and connection. My goal is to help partners not only work through current challenges but also develop the tools they need to maintain a healthy relationship as their family grows and changes.

 

Topics Adressed:

  • pregnancy → parenthood

  • postpartum adjustment

  • becoming a first-time parent

  • second-child transition

  • loss of identity

  • parental anxiety/overwhelm

  • division of labor and mental load

  • changes in intimacy

  • couple disconnection

  • parenting disagreements

  • infertility/pregnancy loss affecting the relationship

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Related Trainings:

-Master of Science in Child, Youth and Family Studies, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy

-Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

-LGBTQ Sensitivity Training

-Examining Race, Power and Privilege Through a Lens of Intersectionality

exploring Sexuality and Alternative sexual practices in psychotherapy

-Grief: Theoretical Frameworks and Practice Applications

-Dr. Sue Johnston's Intensive Course in Emotionally Focused Therapy

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Young Children & Parent Support

I specialize in supporting parents and families with young children, combining over 10 years of experience working with children with specialized training in child-led play therapy. I help parents, who are overwhelmed, stuck or unsure what to do next, better understand their child’s developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs, from navigating challenging behaviors to supporting age-appropriate growth and milestones.

 

My approach emphasizes collaboration with both children and parents. Together, we explore parenting styles, identify effective strategies, and build practical skills that strengthen communication, trust, and connection. My goal is to help parents feel more confident in responding to their child’s needs while fostering a positive, supportive relationship that grows alongside their child. I have extensive knowledge around child developmental milestones, including emotional, intellectual and mental needs based on ages. I can help with difficult behaviors to typical next phases of growth. 

 

Topics Addressed:

  • child-centered play therapy

  • ages approximately 3–7

  • anxiety

  • emotional dysregulation

  • tantrums

  • separation difficulties

  • behavioral changes

  • sibling adjustment

  • preschool/school transitions

  • family changes

  • parent-child relationship difficulties

Related Trainings:

-Master of Science in Child, Youth and Family Studies, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy

-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

-The Ethical Realities of Reporting Suspicions of Child Maltreatment

-The Identification Of Red Flag Sexual Grooming Behavior

-Play Therapy Certification & Training

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