Parent Support & Coaching
I've sat where you're sitting.
"Parenthood is easy — until you become a parent."
A journey that began with struggle and led to purpose.
Every parent I work with reminds me of who I was before I found this path. That's why this work matters so much to me.
When I became pregnant, I did what so many of us do. I devoured the books. I was prepared to be the "perfect" mom. But when motherhood actually arrived, I found myself depleted, overwhelmed, and constantly at odds with the child I adored.
I quickly realized that knowing what to do isn't the same as being able to do it when you're triggered.
In early 2020, I discovered conscious parenting… and with it, a new way forward. The shift in myself, in my parenting, and in my relationships was profound. What began as a personal transformation eventually became my life's work.
Today, I help parents move from reactive survival mode to intentional, connected leadership. We untangle the generational patterns and nervous system responses that keep you stuck, so you can show up as the calm, confident anchor your child needs.
I believe raising thriving families starts with us. The inner work we do today frees our children to become the best versions of themselves tomorrow.
Will you join the movement?
Group Facilitator
Facilitating community-based support for first-year parents in Austin. Through in-person groups, I help families build their 'village' by creating a safe space for reflection, shared experiences, and evidence-based learning during the transition to parenthood.
Board Member & Facilitator
The Compassionate Listening Project
Serving both as a Board Member and Certified Facilitator for this global organization. I contribute to the strategic leadership of the project while facilitating workshops that teach self-inquiry and communication skills—empowering individuals and organizations to navigate differences and build trust through the power of presence.
Lean In Circle Leader
Lean In Circle for Caregiving Professionals
A dedicated space for caregiving professionals—including doulas, coaches, therapists, and educators—to expand their impact. Through intentional connection, shared learning, and peer accountability, we foster a thoughtful community where those who care for others are themselves supported.
Beyond the Coaching Room
This work extends into the world.
I'm not just trained in this work. I'm actively living it, facilitating it, and helping shape the communities that make it possible.
Core Beliefs behind Raising Thriving Families
The foundation everything here is built on.
01 Children thrive in connection, not control.
Behavior is communication. When children feel seen, safe, and understood, cooperation follows naturally. I believe that a secure relationship is the most powerful tool for building a child’s emotional resilience and lifelong growth.
02 Parents deserve support, not judgment.
Parenting is a skill, not an instinct. Most parents are doing their best with the tools they have. By replacing shame with self-reflection and guidance, we move away from overwhelm and toward a place of clarity and confident leadership.
03 Our inner work shapes our family culture.
We cannot give what we do not have. Our responses to our children are deeply tied to our own nervous systems and past experiences. When we prioritize our own self-awareness and regulation, we create the emotional safety our families need to thrive.
04 Thriving families care for the whole system.
Sustainable parenting requires a healthy ecosystem. When a parent is supported, the entire family benefits. This work isn’t about reaching "perfection"—it’s about creating a home where every member has the space to be fully human, to belong, and to grow.
My approach is practical, compassionate, and rooted in science.
My work draws on years of formal training across brain science, nervous system awareness, attachment theory, somatic trauma therapy, emotional intelligence and positive discipline. But none of that matters if it doesn't translate into real life.
So every session, every program, every resource here is built around one question: "What will actually help this parent, in their home, with their child, today?"
Here is how we work together:
Looking beyond behavior: We shift the focus from what your child is doing to why they are doing it, uncovering the root needs that drive cooperation.
Nervous system alignment: We work with your biology, not against it, using somatic awareness to move you from reactive stress to a state of calm, regulated leadership.
Building emotional intelligence: We deepen your understanding of the emotional needs beneath every interaction, fostering a home culture of mutual respect.
Practical, real-world tools: We skip the theory and go straight to sustainable strategies you can actually use in the heat of a difficult moment.
Sustainable pacing: We move at a speed that feels manageable for your life, ensuring growth feels like an evolution rather than an added "to-do."
A space for radical honesty: We create a judgment-free zone where imperfection is expected and real, lasting growth can actually take root.
Training & Credentials
Advanced Certifications:
Registered Circle of Security Facilitator®
Circle of Security International, USA · 2025
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification
The Embody Lab, USA · 2025
Certified Master Coach
Jai Institute for Parenting, USA · 2022
Professional Foundations:
Certified Compassionate Listening Facilitator
The Compassionate Listening Project, USA · 2024
Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator
Positive Discipline Association, USA · 2021
Certified Parenting Coach
Jai Institute for Parenting, USA · 2020
Educational Neuroscience & Neuroplasticity
Central Queensland University, Australia · 2020
…along with other ongoing professional education and development.
Ready to Begin?You are not alone in this.
If any part of my story sounded familiar… the gap between the parent you want to be and the one who shows up when things get hard… I want you to know that it is possible to close that gap. It would be an honor to walk this path with you.
Start with a free conversation.
A complimentary 30-minute call where we get to know each other, talk about where you are, and figure out together what support might look like for your family. No pressure. No obligation. Just a conversation.
Not ready for a call? Download the Ultimate Guide to Positive Parenting to start exploring these concepts at your own pace.