Based in the San Fernando Valley and online across California
Family therapy for conflict & kids with big feelings
Helping families move from daily battles to meaningful connections.
Your home has started feeling more like a battleground than a sanctuary for your family.
When behavior challenges become part of daily life, it can feel like your family is stuck in the same cycle. Every request turns into a negotiation for more screen time, emotions escalate quickly because their favorite shirt is dirty, and you find yourself repeating the same instructions for picking up shoes with little success. Your child may have difficulty managing frustration, adapting to changes, or expressing what they need, while you work tirelessly to keep everyone moving forward.
Over time, those daily struggles can leave even the most patient parent feeling overwhelmed. We have all been there. You may wonder if you're doing enough, question whether you're responding the "right" way, or worry about what the future will look like for your child. I want you to know that you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. Behind every behavior is a child who is trying to communicate something, and together we'll work to understand those needs, strengthen your child's skills, and create a home environment where everyone feels more connected, supported, and understood.
Together we will look beyond behavior, finding ways for your family to thrive
Every child experiences challenges differently, which is why therapy is tailored to your child's unique strengths, personality, and goals. Together, we'll help your child recognize and understand their emotions, notice the signals their body gives them, and develop healthy ways to express their feelings before they become overwhelming. Through interactive activities, games, role-playing, mindfulness exercises, visual supports, and coping tools, your child will practice emotional regulation in ways that feel engaging and meaningful while building confidence in their ability to navigate difficult moments.
As your child's confidence grows, we'll focus on strengthening communication and problem-solving skills so they can better express their thoughts, ask for help, advocate for their needs, and approach challenges with greater flexibility. Using social stories, perspective-taking activities, collaborative games, role-play, and guided problem-solving exercises, your child will learn how to build stronger relationships, manage disappointment, recover from mistakes, and adapt when life doesn't go according to plan. These experiences help children develop resilience while recognizing that challenges are opportunities for growth rather than signs of failure.
Therapy extends beyond supporting your child—it also includes supporting your family. Together, we'll explore practical strategies that reduce power struggles, strengthen parent-child communication, and create more opportunities for positive connection. Through caregiver collaboration, parent coaching, visual schedules, routine planning, positive reinforcement strategies, and individualized behavior supports, we'll develop realistic routines and approaches that fit your family's lifestyle. My goal is to help your family leave therapy with practical tools that make everyday life feel more predictable, connected, and manageable while fostering meaningful growth both inside and outside the therapy room.
With me, behavior is viewed as a form of communication.
Children often act out when they are overwhelmed, lacking skills, struggling to communicate their needs, or experiencing challenges with emotional regulation.
My approach combines:
Family Systems Therapy
CBT-informed strategies
Emotional Regulation Skill Building
Parent Coaching and Collaboration
Neurodiversity-Affirming Care
Strengths-Based Interventions
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I understand that behavior challenges rarely affect only one person. They impact the entire family system.
Rather than focusing solely on consequences or compliance, we work together to identify underlying needs, strengthen relationships, and teach skills that support lasting change.
My experience supporting children with ADHD and Autism both as a therapist and as a nanny, has also given me firsthand insight into the everyday challenges families face beyond the therapy session.
Things we can work on in behavior challenges & family conflict:
Having fewer arguments about non-negotiable things and helping your child understand where you’re coming from
Having conversations that do not result in a screaming match
Strengthen connection through activities and enjoy spending time together with less conflict
Identify feelings before they get too big, and use tools to defuse before they explode.
Encourage cooperation through understanding to reduce the amount of time you need to repeat yourself
Family life does not have to feel this hard
Let’s help your family fight less and love more.
Questions?
FAQs
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Many behavior challenges are connected to emotional regulation, communication, executive functioning, anxiety, ADHD, autism, or other underlying factors. Therapy can help identify what may be contributing to the behavior and teach skills that support more positive interactions.
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Both. While we work with children to build emotional and behavioral skills, we also recognize that family relationships play an important role. Therapy often includes caregiver collaboration to support lasting change.
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Yes. Therapy can help children better understand their emotions, identify triggers, and develop coping strategies for managing overwhelming situations. Caregivers also learn ways to support regulation at home.
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Absolutely. Parents and caregivers are an important part of the therapeutic process. You'll receive support, education, and practical strategies that can be used between sessions.
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That's more common than you might think. Therapy is not about forcing children to talk. Building trust and connection comes first, and many children communicate through play, activities, stories, and experiences before they communicate through direct conversation.
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Yes. Therapy can help improve communication, strengthen relationships, reduce power struggles, and create healthier ways of navigating difficult situations together.
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Yes. I provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy for children with ADHD, autism, and other neurodiverse profiles. My goal is to understand your child's unique strengths, support their individual needs, and help them build practical skills that foster confidence, independence, and meaningful connections while celebrating who they are.
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Every child is unique, so therapy is tailored to your family's specific needs and goals. Together, we can help your child:
Better understand and manage their emotions before they become overwhelming.
Express their thoughts, feelings, and needs with greater confidence.
Build stronger friendships and navigate social situations more successfully.
Develop problem-solving skills when challenges arise.
Increase flexibility when routines or plans unexpectedly change.
Manage frustration, disappointment, and big emotions more effectively.
Strengthen confidence, independence, and self-advocacy.
Improve organization, planning, and executive functioning skills.
Develop coping strategies for anxiety, stress, or sensory overwhelm.
Build healthy family routines and reduce daily power struggles.
Strengthen communication and connection within your family.
Create practical strategies that support success at home, school, and in everyday life.
My goal is to partner with your family to help your child build the skills they need to thrive, while providing practical tools and support that make everyday life feel more manageable and connected.