Family Consultation
Practical guidance for children, parents, caregivers, and
families.
Family life can become especially complex when navigating
health challenges, disability, neurodivergence,
caregiving responsibilities, or major life transitions.
Drawing on my background in Health Psychology,
family research, and child and family well-being,
I offer research-informed educational consultation to
help individuals and families better understand
their circumstances, explore practical strategies, and
identify meaningful next steps.
My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and respectful of each family's values, culture, and experiences. Faith may be incorporated at your request.
Available virtually to families nationwide.
Family Consultation is educational and consultative. It is not psychotherapy and does not include mental health diagnosis or treatment.
What Is the Difference Between Consultation and Psychotherapy?
Family Consultation provides educational guidance, research-informed information, and practical strategies. It is available virtually nationwide and does not include psychotherapy, diagnosis, or mental health treatment.
Psychotherapy is clinical care that may include assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. I provide psychotherapy to eligible Virginia residents as a Marriage & Family Therapy intern under clinical supervision through Arise Counseling Center.
Caregiver & Family Well-Being
Supporting the people who care for others.
Caring for a child or family member with a chronic health condition, medical complexity, disability, or neurodivergence can bring both meaningful moments and unexpected challenges.
Caregiving can affect your routines, relationships, personal well-being, and how your family functions.
Through educational consultation, I help parents and caregivers explore practical ways to navigate these responsibilities while making room for their own needs and well-being.
Areas of focus include:
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Caregiving Stress & Well-Being: Recognizing everyday pressures, identifying support needs, and developing sustainable self-care routines.
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Family Roles & Communication: Navigating shared responsibilities, changing family dynamics, and conversations about caregiving needs.
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Healthcare Navigation: Preparing for appointments, organizing questions, and communicating with healthcare professionals.
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Family Routines & Transitions: Exploring practical strategies to manage daily responsibilities and adjust to changes.
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Family Strengths & Resources: Identifying sources of support, community connections, and opportunities to strengthen family well-being.
My goal is to help you feel more informed, supported, and equipped to navigate caregiving in ways that work for your family.
Relationships & Life Transitions
Strengthening connection through life's changing seasons. Relationships evolve as we navigate marriage, parenthood, caregiving, and other major life transitions. Sometimes individuals and couples benefit from practical guidance, education, and opportunities to reflect on the relationships that matter most.
I offer educational consultation to help individuals and couples explore communication, shared expectations, family roles, and everyday challenges.
Areas of focus include:
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Preparing for Marriage: Educational guidance for singles considering marriage, engaged couples, and newlyweds exploring communication, expectations, finances, and shared values.
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Couples & Caregiving: Practical strategies for discussing caregiving responsibilities, managing competing demands, and staying connected.
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Young women, 18-30: Navigating relationships, family dynamics, lifestyle, and health goals.
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Motherhood & Personal Well-Being: Exploring identity, changing roles, daily routines, and personal well-being through motherhood and parenting transitions.
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Financial Stress & Family Life: Understanding how financial pressures can affect relationships, communication, and family decisions.
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Family Transitions: Navigating changes in responsibilities, household routines, and family relationships.
Consultation provides education, practical tools, and opportunities for reflection as you navigate life's transitions.
Parenting & Child Development
Helping parents understand and meet their children's needs with confidence.
Every child develops within the context of their family, relationships, and everyday experiences. When a child has additional health, developmental, or learning needs, parenting can bring new questions, responsibilities, and decisions.
Through educational consultation, I help parents and caregivers better understand their child's needs, explore practical strategies, and navigate the changing demands of family life.
Areas of focus include:
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New Diagnoses & Family Adjustment: Understanding the impact of a new diagnosis and exploring practical next steps for your family.
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Autism, ADHD & Disability: Educational guidance for navigating neurodivergence, developmental differences, and disability within everyday family life.
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Parenting & Family Routines: Exploring communication, co-parenting, sibling relationships, daily routines, and family connection.
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School & Developmental Transitions: Preparing for school changes, collaborating with educators, and understanding educational supports such as IEPs and 504 plans.
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Feeding & Mealtime Challenges: Helping parents explore practical, family-centered approaches to picky eating, mealtime stress, and positive mealtime routines.
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Healthcare Navigation: Preparing questions for medical appointments, organizing information, and communicating with your child's healthcare team.
My goal is to help parents feel more informed and equipped to make decisions that reflect their child's needs and their family's values.
Motherhood & Women's Well-Being
Supporting women beyond their caregiving role.
Motherhood and caregiving can significantly change a woman's identity, relationships, routines, and personal well-being.
Drawing on my research in maternal well-being and Health Psychology, I offer educational consultation to help mothers explore sustainable routines, personal wellness, family responsibilities, and the transitions that accompany motherhood.
Areas of focus include:
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Maternal Well-Being: Exploring self-care, health habits, and everyday wellness.
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Identity & Life Transitions: Navigating changes in personal identity, roles, and responsibilities.
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Food, Lifestyle & Well-Being: Educational guidance on how daily routines, food, and overall well-being connect.
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Balancing Caregiving & Personal Needs: Practical ways to support your well-being while caring for others.
Consultation is educational and does not include psychotherapy, mental health diagnosis, or medical treatment.
Consultation Fees & Scheduling
Initial Consultation — $75 | 30 Minutes
An introductory meeting to discuss your family's needs, explore your goals, and determine whether educational consultation is a good fit.
Family Consultation — $150 | 60 Minutes
A personalized educational session offering research-informed guidance, practical strategies, and resources tailored to your family's circumstances.
All consultations are virtual and available nationwide.
Scheduling & Payment
Consultations are private pay. Appointment requests are reviewed individually and confirmed by email after payment is received.
Family Consultation is educational and does not constitute psychotherapy, mental health diagnosis, or treatment.
