Parent coaching

evidence-based strategies to transform your family

for tics and anxiety

Parents have a powerful opportunity to positively impact their child's life. Even if a child is not directly involved in treatment, modeling healthy and effective strategies for managing tics and anxiety can significantly reduce symptoms. These conditions not only affect the individual experiencing them but also those around them, as both are highly influenced by environmental factors and daily routines.

By adjusting the language we use, modifying our responses to tics and anxiety, adapting routines, and encouraging different activities, we can create a supportive environment that helps ease symptoms. While direct treatment with both the child and family is always encouraged, if a child is not ready or unable to participate in therapy, this approach provides an evidence-based way for parents to support their child's well-being.

managing tics

Indirect strategies can be effective in reducing the frequency and severity of tics. Gaining the knowledge and confidence to understand the condition and apply subtle, effective techniques empowers both you and your child to manage tics more successfully. Some parent coaching strategies you can expect include…
  • Understand the causes and cyclical nature of tics
  • Identify environmental factors that impact tic frequency and severity
  • Track and recognize your child's unique tic patterns on a daily and yearly basis
  • Adjust how others respond to tics in the child’s presence
  • Integrate targeted movement strategies to help reduce tic frequency and severity
  • Use breathing techniques to momentarily interrupt tics
  • Identify the right time to begin CBIT therapy for significant tic reduction
Modeling appropriate responses to anxiety is a key factor in fostering change and reducing its grip on your child or teen. When they see a parent or guardian approach anxiety with problem-solving strategies rather than reactive responses, they are more likely to adopt the same approach. Consistently using supportive language and techniques helps shape a more adaptive response in your child. Managing anxiety is a skill-building process—just like teaching a child to ride a bike or learn to drive. We guide them in strengthening the abilities they already have to counter anxiety’s influence. Some parent coaching strategies you can expect include…

managing anxiety

  • Understand the full cycle of anxiety and recognize it as a continuous process
  • Learn the six major patterns of anxiety
  • Identify your child’s strengths and areas for growth in managing anxiety
  • Use language that fosters skill-building and reduces anxiety’s influence
  • Apply strategies to strengthen anxiety management skills, regardless of your child’s age

Structure of Coaching Sessions

Parent coaching sessions are more flexible and conversational compared to traditional one-on-one therapy. Conducted virtually via video chat, each session lasts one hour. After every session, you’ll receive activities and strategies to practice as a family. Together, we’ll decide on the timing of the next session—typically within 1 to 3 weeks—allowing your family time to consistently apply the strategies, work through challenges, and track progress while identifying the next steps for skill development.

The first appointment serves as an initial evaluation, where we take a detailed look at how tics and/or anxiety are affecting your child and family. During this session, we also cover essential education on how tics develop in the brain and how anxiety functions.








Initial session

follow-up sessions

Subsequent appointments focus on targeted needs and skill development. We identify current challenges, determine which skills are needed, and explore how to effectively integrate them into your family dynamic.

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Parent coaching Cost

150.00 per session. All sessions are scheduled for 60 minutes. We meet as needed according to your goals and needs

If you cannot afford the cost of therapy, please let me know. I accept a few sliding scale clients each month.