
Happy Parents,
Happy Babies, LLC
Support for parents & their families
Virtual services for everyone
In person for the DC area
Services
Premarital & Pre-Baby Coaching
Psychotherapy for DC area parents, couples, & families
Relationship & Parent Coaching for people everywhere
Grief, Postpartum, & Intergenerational Intensives
Group Support & Parenting Classes
Guest speaking with your schools, groups & communities
Professional consultations & collaborations
Premarital & Pre-Baby Coaching
Premarital Coaching
Set the tone for your future together.
Based on the lessons from my extensive trauma-informed training & 23 years supporting couples, families, & children along all phases of relationships and parenting.
I bring a direct, empowering, fun experience where both individuals feel supported & prepared to enter a meaningful union with proactive tools to maximize your joy while minimizing conflict. Real guidance with your values & goals as a driving force in a safe, affirming experience.
Build on your foundation & vision of your shared future
Communication tools for maintaining intimacy, a sense of safety & friendship
Support each other's mental health while continuing your own evolution
Boundaries & dealing with extended family
Family decisions & babies
Ready to sign up? Purchase your 3 session package with the "Book Now" button above.
Then send me an email to schedule your times HERE
In collaboration with She Presides: Inclusive Ceremonies for All
Pre-Baby Coaching
For those deciding.
You may not be sure you want kids. You may disagree on your family plan. You may be facing an undesired pregnancy and struggling with those feelings. You may be wrestling with how dangerous pregnancy has been to so many women in this country, and you don't want to face danger for yourself, or your baby.
For those already on this path, but struggling.
Have you experienced complications during your pregnancy that have led to anxiety or worry?
Are you excited but very nervous about how you will handle becoming a mom or dad?
Are you concerned that your childhood will influence your parenting approach in a stressful or negative way?
Do you worry that you can't handle the physical and mental challenge of labor?
Are you and your partner feeling distant from each other since you've become parents?
Are you entering this chapter without a partner but want your family & friends actively supporting you & your baby?
For third trimester and postpartum life.
With a practical, collaborative approach we will help you welcome your newborn into a household where you and your family are healthy, thriving, and able to laugh. Some things you can expect:
- Gain a sense of calm that you can use to better handle stress, now and in the future
- Reduce tension and manage anxiety
- Improve communication & deepen your friendship with your partner
- Understanding the emotional layers of sleep, feeding, & coping with decision making
- Feel confident in the connection you are building with your baby
- Proactive work in developing your parenting approach that fits your family's needs
- Help your older child(ren) adapt to the new baby
- Sharing the mental load & to-do list
- When to ask for help & foundational family mental health
- Family of origin relationships, goals & needed boundaries
As a mom of five children, I am very familiar with how rocky the road can be with welcoming each additional child and integrating them into the family. My personal experience, along with many years working with local families, inspires the work I do everyday.
Psychotherapy for DC area parents, couples, families, & people
Comprehensive support for your emotional needs & relationships.
Some topics I am prepared to address with you:
Babies & Toddlers: Needs, Realities, & New Perspective
Neurodiversity & Co-Existing with Differences (often related to school stress)
Multiracial & Multicultural Considerations
Grieving & Traumatized While Parenting
Preventing Childhood Trauma & Abuse in your family
Raising a Good, Kind Person & Sibling: Begin with the End in Mind
Family Mental Health Basics & Stress Management
Gender, Boundaries, Bodies & Healthy Relationships
Exploring Bias & De-Centering Whiteness Creatively: Raising an Includer Who Cares
Positive, Peaceful Communication for Parents & Other Caregivers
Supporting Your Kids with Anxiety, Fear, & Uncertainty