Supporting Parents in Nurturing Healthy Development

Combining clinical expertise with accessible resources

What Parent Consultation Is

Parent consultation provides a clear, developmentally informed understanding of a child’s emotional and behavioral concerns. The goal is to establish a working formulation, identify contributing factors, and outline next steps that are realistic and effective at home, school, and in treatment.

    • Persistent anxiety, mood concerns, irritability, or withdrawal

    • School avoidance, attentional difficulties, or learning concerns

    • Social struggles, peer conflict, or online/media strain

    • Family conflict, limit-setting challenges, or transition stress (moves, loss, divorce)

    • Questions about evaluation (ADHD, autism, mood, trauma) or treatment planning

    • Focused history-taking and clarification of current concerns

    • A concise formulation linking patterns, developmental history, and context

    • Practical recommendations (home routines, communication, limits, sleep, screen use)

    • Coordination with schools and other providers when useful

    • Guidance on whether ongoing therapy, evaluation, or referrals are indicated

  • A grounded plan you can act on immediately—based on clinical reasoning, not trends.

    • Format: 50–60 minute meetings (parent-only; child involvement if clinically indicated)

    • Availability: Virtual in CA, OR, WA, ID; in-person available in San Diego, CA

    • Cadence: Single consults, short consultation series, or ongoing parent work as needed

    • Collaboration: With pediatricians, schools, and allied professionals when appropriate

Consultation vs. Ongoing Treatment—How to Decide

  • Choose consultation when you need a clear plan, second opinion, school guidance, or clarifying next steps.

  • Choose therapy (child, parent, or family) when difficulties are persistent and change requires sustained work over time.
    Not sure? We can determine the best fit in an initial meeting

Pathformers: Research-Backed Resources for Parents

Pathformers.com is a video-first platform I created to provide parents with expert-led, research-backed courses and resources on a variety of topics. From understanding your child’s emotions to navigating developmental challenges, it offers practical strategies that are grounded in science.

Selected topics

  • Anxiety in children and teens (recognition, roots, and response)

  • Depression and low motivation (how it shows up at home and school)

  • ADHD and attention challenges (structure, routines, and realistic support)

  • Early development, attachment, and language

  • Trauma-informed parenting strategies

How Pathformers complements consultation

  • Consultation addresses your child’s specific situation; Pathformers provides reinforcement and shared language for caregivers.

  • Courses can be assigned between consults to accelerate progress.

FAQs

  • Often, yes. Parent-only meetings allow for candid discussion and rapid implementation. Children may be seen if clinically indicated.

  • With your consent, yes. Collaboration often improves outcomes.

  • Yes. I can clarify when formal evaluation is appropriate and where to obtain it.

  • No. This is consultation grounded in psychoanalytic and developmental theory, focused on clinical formulation and practical recommendations.

  • Yes—when sustained guidance is helpful, we can meet at an agreed cadence.

  • Yes. I provide case consultation and coordinated care for complex presentations, including anxiety, mood, trauma, attentional and learning concerns, and differential diagnosis. Referrals receive timely feedback and, when appropriate, written recommendations for school and home.

Getting Started

Virtual sessions are available to families in California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho; in-person sessions are available in San Diego, California.