SUPPORT SERVICES
I help parents navigate the challenges of raising a neurodivergent child with personalized coaching, expert advocacy, and strategies that empower both you and your child.
✓ Parents of Children with ADHD & Learning Differences
WHO I SUPPORT
✓ Caregivers Seeking Empowerment & Support
✓ Families Facing Behavioral & Emotional Challenges
Parenting a child with complex needs—whether behavioral, developmental, or emotional—can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and often like you’re carrying the weight alone. You might find yourself juggling endless strategies, repeatedly explaining your child’s needs to school or medical providers, and still feeling like no one fully understands your family’s unique challenges.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and seasoned advocate, I offer coaching and advocacy services designed to support the whole family. Whether you're managing meltdowns, navigating IEPs, or struggling with medication decisions, I help you build structure, strengthen connection, and become the confident leader your child needs—without burning out in the process.
Parent Coaching & Special Needs Advocacy Services
One-Time Coaching & Advocacy Options
Initial 1:1 Coaching Consultation – 90 Minutes
I understand how overwhelming it can feel when you're stuck in a cycle of confusion and frustration, trying to figure out what's best for your child.
This focused, one-time coaching session for parents offers clarity and direction on a specific issue or decision—whether it's navigating a new diagnosis, managing behavioral challenges, or preparing for a critical provider or school conversation.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
✓ 90-minute HIPAA-compliant coaching session
✓ Review of your current concerns and systems
✓ Targeted recommendations grounded in behavioral science and family systems theory
WHO IT’S FOR:
✓ Ideal for families who want personalized insight without a long-term commitment.
IEP Advocacy Support — Meeting Representation Only
Advocating for your child in an IEP meeting can feel intimidating—especially when you’re the only one at the table who truly sees the whole picture.
You deserve someone who understands not just the paperwork, but the whole child. That’s where I come in: I’ll be your dedicated advocate during a scheduled IEP, 504, or care team meeting, ensuring your child’s needs are heard and addressed.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
✓ Pre-meeting intake call to review records, clarify goals, and identify concerns
✓ Live attendance at the IEP meeting (virtual or in-person where applicable)
✓ On-the-spot support advocating for appropriate services, accommodations, and educational access
✓ Summary recap and follow-up recommendations post-meeting
WHO IT’S FOR:
✓ This is not generic advocacy—it’s informed by years of clinical psychiatric experience and deep understanding of child development, medication, and systems of care. You don’t have to advocate alone.
Mindful Medication Consultation
When you're faced with big decisions about your child’s psychiatric care—like whether to try medication, what a diagnosis really means, or how to advocate for the right treatment—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, confused, or even dismissed. You want answers that make sense for your child, but the medical system often feels cold, rushed, and fragmented.
That’s why I offer this one-time consultation: a space for you to ask questions, talk through concerns, and gain clinical insight from a provider who not only understands child development and mental health—but also sees the whole family system you’re navigating.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
✓ A 75-minute virtual consultation (HIPAA-compliant, non-prescribing)
✓ Review of your child’s current diagnoses, treatments, and concerns
✓ Discussion of medication options, side effects, benefits, and red flags
✓ Guidance on treatment planning—where to start, how to balance meds, therapy, or testing
✓ Psychoeducation around ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, and emotional regulation
WHO IT’S FOR:
✓ This consult is for parents who are questioning whether medication is the right path, feeling uncertain about a current treatment plan, or simply want a trusted second opinion before meeting with a psychiatrist.
*Note: This is a non-prescribing consultation. It's designed for insight and support—not medical treatment or prescriptions.
What Sets This Work Apart
✓ CLINICAL EXPERTISE:
As a licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner, I bring a deep understanding of your child’s educational, medical, emotional, and behavioral needs—ensuring a holistic approach to their care.
✓ MEDICATION LITERACY:
I help parents navigate decisions about medication, from understanding side effects to advocating for changes, all while ensuring clear communication with prescribing providers.
✓ TRAUMA-INFORMED LENS:
Every child’s behavior is a response to their unique experiences. I guide you in interpreting these behaviors with compassion, helping you respond with understanding and precision.
✓ COACHING + ADVOCACY:
You get both personalized coaching for your family and experienced advocacy in school and medical settings—not just one or the other—so you’re fully supported every step of the way.
✓ PARENT-FIRST APPROACH:
Your well-being matters too. I support not only your child’s needs but also your mental health and emotional regulation, ensuring the entire family thrives together.
Signature Coaching & Advocacy Packages
Whether you’re in survival mode or ready to make lasting changes for your family, these packages are designed to meet you exactly where you are. Each one blends trauma-informed, strengths-based coaching with clinical insight, school system expertise, and compassionate advocacy—so you can feel supported, understood, and empowered every step of the way.
Foundations Package – 4 Weeks
If daily life feels chaotic, communication with school is exhausting, and you’re constantly second-guessing what your child really needs—you’re not alone.
The Foundations Package is designed for families who need immediate tools to stabilize home life, manage school communication, and start advocating with clarity.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
✓ 1 intake session (75 minutes)
✓ 3 follow-up sessions (50 minutes each)
✓ Personalized home and school strategy plan
✓ Behavioral support, routine-building, and communication strategies
✓ School coordination support (email guidance and documentation support)
WHO IT’S FOR:
✓ Best for newly diagnosed children, families in burnout, or parents feeling overwhelmed by school behavior or care decisions.
Integrated Advocacy & Coaching Package – 8 Weeks
When you’re juggling school meetings, therapy appointments, and medical decisions—while trying to keep your family grounded—it can feel like no one sees the full picture.
The Integrated Advocacy & Coaching Package provides deeper, ongoing support for families navigating complex behavioral or medical needs, combining personalized coaching with systems coordination and expert advocacy.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
✓ (1) 75-minute intake session
✓ (7) 50-minute coaching/consultation sessions
✓ Full family advocacy map (covering home, school, providers)
✓ Preparation for and attendance at 1 IEP or 504 meeting
✓ Parent skill-building: boundaries, emotional regulation, collaborative problem-solving
✓ Optional review of evaluations, IEPs, or treatment plans
WHO IT’S FOR:
✓ Ideal for families managing multiple systems (school, therapy, psychiatry) and in need of wraparound, clinically informed support.
Comprehensive Case Management & Family Systems Support – 12 Weeks
When your child’s needs are intense and constant, and you’re coordinating care across school, providers, and home just to get through the week—it’s easy to feel like you're running on empty.
The Comprehensive Case Management & Family Systems Support package offers high-touch, deeply personalized support for families facing significant behavioral, emotional, or psychiatric challenges, with consistent coaching and collaborative care across every system involved.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
✓ (1) 90-minute clinical intake + family dynamics mapping
✓ (10) 50-minute weekly coaching and consultation sessions
✓ Attendance at up to 2 school meetings (IEP, 504, or team meetings)
✓ Monthly care coordination check-ins across systems (school, therapy, pediatrics, psychiatry)
✓ Parental resilience and burnout prevention strategies
✓ Coaching support for transitions (e.g. school refusal, crisis intervention, neuropsych evaluations)
WHO IT’S FOR:
✓ This package provides executive-level family support with psychiatric and behavioral insight at every step.
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If you're unsure where to start, I recommend scheduling a one-time 1:1 Coaching Consultation. It's a focused session that can help clarify your next steps, whether that means continuing with coaching, exploring advocacy options, or simply getting unstuck in the moment.
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Coaching supports you as the parent—building your skills, confidence, and ability to lead your family through challenges. Advocacy focuses on representing your child’s needs in systems like school or medical care. Through Mindful Parent Network, you can choose coaching, advocacy, or to receive a blend of both, tailored to what your family needs most.
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Yes! The IEP Advocacy Support service offers one-time meeting representation. We’ll meet beforehand to review documents and concerns, and I’ll be there during your IEP, 504, or care team meeting to support your child’s access to the services they need.
FAQs
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Absolutely. Whether you have a diagnosis in hand or are still trying to make sense of your child’s behaviors and challenges, I’m here to support you. The Foundations Package or a 1:1 session is often a great place to begin.
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Yes. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I offer medication literacy support—including how different treatments work, what questions to ask your provider, and how to weigh the pros and cons based on your child’s needs. I do not prescribe as part of coaching, but I help you become an informed and empowered decision-maker.
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Mental health coaching is a valuable support service, but it’s not considered a medical treatment or diagnosis-based service—so it doesn’t meet the criteria for insurance reimbursement. Unlike therapy or psychiatry, coaching focuses on skill-building, guidance, and goal-setting rather than clinical diagnosis or treatment. Because of this, insurance companies generally don’t cover coaching services. However, coaching can still be a powerful complement to clinical care, especially for families navigating complex systems and looking for personalized, hands-on support.