Supporting parents of neurodiverse children

About Me

After college, I was lucky enough to work as a K-2nd grade associate teacher at Wildwood Elementary, with my Kindergarten teacher as the lead teacher in the classroom. She taught me at a young age that every child is capable, deserving of respect, and ultimately teaches us. From there I pursued my MSW, fascinated with how change happens on an individual level within environmental contexts. My clinical work with adults, adolescents, and children ignited within me a passion for social justice and human thriving. Later, I obtained my certification in Integral Coaching from New Ventures West to expand my capacity to support folks in living their most authentic lives.

The discovery of having neurodivergent kids, myself, set me on the path of learning, advocacy, and growth as a parent. Integrating my personal experience as a parent with my professional training from the past 20 years has led me to my calling as a Family Coach and Consultant. My greatest desire is to support families to feel more equipped on what can otherwise be a long, hard, and isolating road. I want to be the person for you that I wish I had had for me – someone who understands both professionally and personally, who knows what questions to ask, and who can guide you through this journey with compassion and practical expertise. I would love to share more of my personal story with you when we connect.

“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.”

— AUDRE LORDE

I offer support and guidance for parents navigating the following areas with their children:

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Trauma

  • Autism (including PDA profile) 

  • ADHD 

  • PMDD

  • Wilderness Therapy 

  • Therapeutic Boarding Schools

  • PHPs

  • Navigating a team of practitioners, including occupational therapy, speech therapy, therapist, parent coach, educational consultant, and school

Training and Background:

BA from Vassar College

The Art of Leadership Training, Rockwood Leadership Program

Masters in Social Work from USC

Clinical Internship at Dorothy Kirby Detention Center

Clinical Internship at Family Service of Santa Monica

Clinical Internship at Southern California Counseling Center

Board Member at Echo Parenting and Education

Integral Coaching Certification from New Ventures West

Alethia Advanced Coaching Program