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 parenting books, articles, and resources, determined to get it right. Friends lovingly called me a “supermom”. At the time, I wore that proudly.
But when I stepped into motherhood, especially as a stay-at-home mom without nearby family support, the reality was far from what I had envisioned. I adored my spirited toddler, yet I often felt overwhelmed, depleted, and isolated. Despite my best intentions, I found myself constantly at odds with my child. The family life I had dreamed of felt so out of reach.
And unlike a job, there's no stepping away from motherhood. The weight of that left me feeling really helpless.
The truth was, I had the knowledge. But in the heat of the moment, when I was exhausted or triggered, it all vanished and frustration took over. I didn't like the mother I was becoming. Something had to change.
In early 2020, I discovered conscious parenting… and with it, a new way forward. That choice sparked a deep inner journey, one that continues to transform me every single day. The shift in myself, in my parenting, and in my relationships was profound.
What began as a personal transformation eventually became professional work. I trained as a parent coach so I could walk alongside other parents who were longing for something different in their families.
Today, I support parents and caregivers who want to parent with greater intention, connection, and peace. I create a compassionate space for them to untangle old patterns, cultivate self-awareness, and step into the calm, confident leaders their families need.
I believe that when we parent from empathy, trust, and clarity, we give our children a solid foundation to truly thrive. But that begins with us. The inner work we do frees our children to become their own best version.
Raising thriving families is when every single member of the family thrives. And it starts with us, the parents.
Will you join the movement?
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.
Group Facilitator
Supporting first-year parents in Austin through in-person groups where they can learn, reflect, and build their village together.
Board Member
The Compassionate Listening Project
Contributing to the leadership and direction of a global organization dedicated to building connection and understanding across communities.
Group Facilitator
The Compassionate Listening Project
Facilitating compassionate listening workshops that teach self-inquiry and communication skills, helping individuals and organizations build trust, deepen connection, and navigate differences with greater understanding.
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 grows naturally. Strong relationships are the foundation for learning, growth, and emotional resilience.
02 Parents deserve support, not judgment.
Parenting is complex and deeply personal. Most parents are doing the best they can with the tools they were given. With the right support, reflection, and guidance, families can move from overwhelm toward clarity and confidence.
03 Our inner work shapes our family culture.
The way we respond to our children is often influenced by our own experiences, stress, and nervous systems. When parents develop self-awareness and learn to regulate themselves, they create the emotional safety their families need to thrive.
04 Thriving families care for the whole system.
When parents are supported, children benefit. When children feel secure, families feel more connected. A thriving family is not about perfection. It is about creating a healthy ecosystem where every member of the family has space to grow, belong, and be fully human.
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?"We look at you, not just your child's behaviorWe work with your nervous system, not against itWe grow in understanding the emotional needs beneath the behaviorWe build practical tools you can use in the hard momentsWe go at a pace that feels sustainable to you, not overwhelmingWe make space for honesty, imperfection, and real growth
Training & Credentials
Registered Circle of Security Facilitator®
Circle of Security International, USA · 2025
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification
The Embody Lab, USA · 2025
Certified Compassionate Listening Facilitator
The Compassionate Listening Project, USA · 2024
Certified Master Coach
Jai Institute for Parenting, USA · 2022
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.