Parenting
Without the Fight.  

Connection over Compliance.

You are exhausted.

You’re exhausted by the judgment you feel in the grocery store when your child is melting down. You’re exhausted by the isolation of feeling like no one understands your home life. And most of all, you are exhausted by the "experts" telling you to use sticker charts, timeouts, and forced compliance.

You’re doing everything you’ve been told to do, but it only seems to lead to bigger meltdowns. You know deep down that treating your child like a project is breaking your connection with them.

You don't need a cure. You need support. 

I am not here to help you force your child to assimilate to societal norms. I don't use behaviorist approaches (like ABA) that feel like dog training, and we will never focus on making your child uncomfortable just so they "fit in." If it's uncomfortable for your child to make eye contact, we won't force it.

Your child isn't giving you a hard time; they are having a hard time. Whether you are navigating a new diagnosis, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), or sensory processing differences, I help you decode your child’s behavior so you can stop fighting and start connecting.

How We Work Together

In parent coaching, I work strictly with you, the parents. (I do not work directly with the child). We typically start with an average of 8 sessions, though we adapt to what your family needs.

1. Decoding the Nervous System

We look past the behavior. I will give you "homework" to observe your child—what is happening 5 to 30 minutes before the meltdown? What is pulling on their nervous system?

2. Shifting the Focus

In those first few sessions, parents tend to focus only on the things that are going wrong. I help you see the incredible things you are doing right, lifting the veil of parental guilt.

3. Building Capacity, Not Compliance

We look at how giving your child a little autonomy goes a long way. (Do they really need to wear socks in the winter? Can they pick the specific bowl for their snack?)

4. Bridging the Parenting Gap

If you and your partner are on different pages regarding discipline vs. neurodiversity, we focus on the shared ground: how much you both love your child and want them to thrive. We explore what’s underneath each position to build a unified front.

We drop the blame. We drop the shame.

We stop apologizing for your child’s existence in public spaces, and we build a home that feels like a sanctuary, not a battleground.

Real Stories of Emergence & Connection.

  • “Dawn helped to identify greater symptoms of hormone deficiencies and issues related to menopause, she has provided me with tools to help me manage through the ups and downs of perimenopause. Working with Dawn has provided invaluable insight into female health and solutions for my personal journey. I look forward to working with her regularly as there is always something I learn and can take into my life on a daily basis to manage my own mental health.” 

    —J.H., Therapy & Coaching for Women Client 

  • “Dawn is the first person who has really taken the time to understand me holistically. Our time together is about how my mind, body, and emotions operate and we focus on tools that actually work for me in real world applications. Dawn has ignited new abilities in me that have boosted my confidence in tough situations and allowed me to love myself for who I am."

    —M.

  • “Dawn has an intuitive and gentle process of providing new insight into my patterns, especially when it comes to interacting with those closest to me. Thanks to her, I feel more confident to handle challenges as they come my way. I highly recommend going to Dawn!”

    —S.

  • “When I first started seeing Dawn, I was in a financially and emotionally abusive relationship. My confidence level was low. I had no self-esteem left... She was compassionate and understanding, but also tough enough to get me to challenge my thoughts about myself. She helped me gain my confidence back. Dawn helped me find the courage to make changes for a better life.” 

    —Kim K.

Ready to stop surviving and start emerging?

Whether you are navigating a new diagnosis or a new life chapter, you don't have to do it without a map. Let's look at the patterns, find the root, and build a strategy to get you back to yourself.

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