Parent Consultation & Guidance
A thoughtful, developmentally informed approach for parents who want to understand their child — not just manage behavior.
Many parents come to me feeling worried, confused, or exhausted by their child’s behavior. They’ve tried strategies, consequences, and sometimes therapy — yet the same challenges keep showing up.
That’s because behavior is not the problem
Behavior is communication.
And until we understand what a child’s emotional system is asking for— and how the adults around them are responding — lasting change is very difficult to create and nothing truly changes.
This is why I begin my work with parents through a structured consultation process.
Why I Begin With Parent Consultation
Children don’t change in isolation.
Real, sustainable change happens when parents understand:
- what their child’s behavior is communicating
- how development and emotional regulation impact behavior
- how their own experiences, stress, and expectations shape their responses
For new families, I begin my work with a structured parent consultation process.
This allows us to slow down, gain clarity, and choose the most supportive path forward — rather than reacting to behavior alone.
This work is not about blaming parents or “fixing” children.
It is about awareness, emotional safety, and skill-building that actually works at home.
The ProActive Parenting Consultation Series
The consultation series is a short-term, focused process designed to help parents understand what’s really happening beneath their child’s behavior and learn how to respond in ways that support emotional development.
The series includes:
- 4 structured consultation sessions
- Parent-focused, child-informed guidance
- Clear recommendations at the end of the process
Areas we explore may include:
- Understanding your child’s behavior through a developmental and emotional lens
- Identifying patterns, triggers, and stress points
- Strengthening emotional regulation and connection
- Learning practical, realistic changes you can make at home
This process creates clarity — not overwhelm.
What Happens After the Consultation
At the end of the consultation series, I provide a clear recommendation based on your family’s needs and readiness.
Some families choose to:
- pause and integrate what they’ve learned
- continue with additional parent consultation
- move into child-focused emotional skill-building sessions (with parent involvement)
Some families complete the initial series and feel complete.
Others continue with additional support.
There is no pressure — only guidance and choice.
Investment
The ProActive Parenting Consultation Series is a professional consultation service.
Fee:
$1200. for the 4-session consultation series
Payment is due at the start of the series.
This work is not billed through insurance.
This structure allows the work to be intentional, contained, and focused on meaningful change rather than ongoing appointments.
Is This the Right Fit?
This consultation approach may be a good fit if you:
- want to understand your child, not just manage behavior
- are open to reflecting on your role without judgment
- value thoughtful, developmentally informed guidance
- are looking for clarity and direction, not quick fixes
This may not be the right fit if you:
- are seeking diagnosis only
- want child therapy without parent involvement
- are not ready to reflect on family patterns
