Individualized 1:1 support for parents who want to feel more confident and connected in their parenting.
Parenting can bring up so much: big emotions, uncertainty, old patterns, and moments where you find yourself responding in ways that don't reflect the parent you want to be.
Together, we create space to understand both your child's experience and your own. We explore what is happening beneath behavior while also looking at your reactions, triggers, values, and the patterns that shape how you show up in difficult moments.
Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), behavior science, attachment, nervous system regulation, and child development, we'll work toward responding with greater intention, flexibility, and connection.
Common areas of support include:
Big emotions and challenging behaviors
Emotional regulation and co-regulation
Parenting triggers and reactive moments
Boundaries and values-based parenting
Sibling dynamics and family relationships
Sleep and everyday routines
Building connection and repairing difficult cycles
Parenting stress, overwhelm, and self-trust
You will leave with practical tools, personalized guidance, and a deeper understanding of both your child and yourself.
This service is designed for families who have been told their child may benefit from ABA or other intensive supports and are looking for a collaborative, relationship-centered approach to understanding what their child truly needs.
A neuroaffirming, individualized consultation for families seeking clarity around their child's strengths, needs, supports, and next steps.
Together, we take a deeper look at your child's developmental profile, communication, sensory experiences, emotional regulation, relationships, strengths, and the environments they are navigating.
Rather than focusing on changing who your child is, we identify meaningful goals, accommodations, supports, and skill-building opportunities that honor your child while helping your family thrive.
This process may include:
Comprehensive parent interview and developmental history
Observation of your child in everyday routines and interactions
Identification of meaningful family-centered goals
Personalized recommendations and support strategies
Guidance around environmental supports, accommodations, and skill development
Parent coaching to help you confidently implement strategies
Collaboration with schools, therapists, and other providers when helpful
This approach is ideal for families who want the expertise of a BCBA and the depth of a behavior consultation without pursuing a traditional intensive therapy model.
A small group coaching experience for parents who want to better understand behavior, respond with greater confidence, and feel supported alongside other parents on a similar journey.
Together, we'll explore the Making Sense of Behavior framework, learning how to look beneath the surface of challenging moments and understand the many factors influencing behavior, including regulation, development, communication, environment, and unmet needs.
Each session combines practical teaching, reflection, and live coaching around real-life parenting challenges. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of your child, practical tools to navigate difficult moments, and the support of a small, connected community.
Limited to a small group to allow for individualized support and meaningful conversation.
I offer engaging, evidence-informed workshops, professional trainings, and speaking engagements for parents, educators, schools, and clinical communities who want a deeper understanding of child development, behavior, and relationship-based support.
With nearly two decades of experience supporting children, families, and professionals, I bring extensive experience developing and facilitating trainings for both small and large groups, including conference presentations and continuing education opportunities.
My presentations blend developmental science, behavior analysis, attachment, nervous system regulation, and real-world application. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of what is driving behavior and practical strategies they can immediately apply to support children with more clarity, confidence, and connection.
Topics can be tailored for:
Parent groups and community organizations
Schools and educators
Professional development and clinical teams
Conferences and speaking events
Each training is customized to the needs of the audience and designed to be engaging, practical, and grounded in compassion.
Coaching & Support for Caregivers
Want to see if we're a good fit? Schedule a free 30 min intro call below. From there we'll come up with a support plan that fits you best.
Feel free to reach out with further questions or just to chat.
I hold a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. I completed my undergraduate studies at UCLA and my graduate degree at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I have over 18 years of experience working with families, with a large portion of my clinical work focused on neurodivergent children and their parents.
My approach is trauma-informed and neuroaffirming, and I specialize in understanding behavior through a developmental and nervous system lens.
In addition to my clinical training, I hold certifications in integrative infant sleep, attachment, and early childhood mental health.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness-based, action-oriented approach that helps people relate differently to their thoughts and emotions so they can live more in alignment with their values.
Rather than trying to eliminate difficult feelings, ACT focuses on learning how to make space for them while choosing actions that matter most to you.
In my work with parents, I use ACT principles to help you understand your internal experience: your triggers, reactions, and patterns, so you can respond more intentionally in moments of stress or disconnection.
I’ve found ACT to be a powerful framework for creating meaningful, lasting change because it helps people move out of reactivity and into more grounded, values-led action.
When we work together, we start by getting a clear understanding of what’s happening in your current dynamic with your child and what feels most stuck or challenging.
From there, we look at what’s driving those patterns, both in your child’s behavior and in your own responses, so you can begin to see things more clearly instead of reacting on autopilot.
Sessions are a mix of reflection, insight, and practical support. We work in real time with what’s showing up in your parenting so you can shift how you respond in ways that feel more aligned, steady, and connected.
Over time, you begin to notice fewer stuck cycles, more awareness of what’s happening underneath behavior, and more confidence in how you show up as a parent.
You can reach out through the contact form to get started.
My services are for parents who feel stuck in frustrating or repetitive dynamics with their child and want a deeper understanding of what is actually driving those patterns.
This is especially supportive for neurodivergent families, including children who are autistic, ADHD, PDA, or who experience big emotions, reactivity, or behavior that feels hard to understand or manage within traditional approaches.
I also work with parents who are open to looking at their own internal experience as part of the change process, not just focusing on their child’s behavior.
The work supports parents who want to move out of reactivity and into more connection, steadiness, and alignment in how they show up.
This is a good fit if you are looking for a relational, trauma-informed approach that combines behavior understanding, developmental insight, and practical tools.
That really depends on your needs and what feels supportive for you.
Some parents choose to work together for a short, focused period, while others continue longer-term as new patterns and challenges come up.
My recommendation is typically an initial series of 5 to 6 sessions over 4 to 6 weeks so we can create meaningful shifts and get clear traction. From there, we reassess together and decide what ongoing support feels right.
Contact me for an intro call to determine if I'm the right fit for you OR go ahead and book a session! Once your first session is booked, I will send you intake paperwork.
60 minutes — $250
90 minutes — $350
If cost is a barrier, please do not hesitate to reach out to discuss sliding scale options at Lena@parenthoodcoaching.com
Packages are also available at a reduced rate and include ongoing text support between sessions. Please reach out for details.
Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged the full session fee.
At this time, I do not accept insurance.
I primarily work remotely, which allows for flexibility and accessibility.
If you are based in Santa Barbara or Los Angeles County, we can explore the option of in-person sessions together.
Partners: Yes. I offer couples and co-parent coaching, and we can discuss this format during an intro call. This work can be highly supportive for strengthening communication and alignment in parenting together.
Children: In most cases, sessions are focused on you as the parent, your emotions, patterns, triggers, and responses. This creates the space needed for deeper reflection and meaningful change.
In some situations, we may discuss bringing a child into a session if it feels clinically helpful, but this is not the typical format and is considered on a case-by-case basis.