Guidance Grove (Parental Guidance)

At Sandbar Psychological Services, parental guidance is a cornerstone of our treatment plans, particularly for younger children. My primary goal is to help you deeply understand your child and navigate challenging behaviors or emotions effectively. Together, we'll develop strategies that offer steadfast support to your child in a way that feels natural for your family.

Because every family is unique, I customize our work right from the start. Whether you're a new parent looking to build confidence in fundamental skills, prefer a flexible space to troubleshoot specific questions, or simply want to align with your child's individual treatment plan for at-home support, I tailor our sessions to your specific needs.

My approach is highly integrative. While grounded in clinical research, I draw heavily on both my professional expertise and my personal experience as a parent. I recognize that every child's needs are different—shaped by their personality, environment, birth order, and more—and our work together will always reflect that individuality.

• Understanding your child and their treatment plan better
• Reviewing general parenting skills and how they apply to your child
• Generating household rules and parental expectations
• Reviewing family communication styles 
• Providing guidance on ways to respond to tantrums 
• Discussing limit-setting 
• Positively reinforcing desirable behaviors
• Encouraging child-directed interactions 
• Focusing on good listening skills in both directions between parents and teens