Parent and Caregiver Support provides a space to pause, reconnect with what matters most, and develop practical skills for navigating the challenges of caregiving with greater flexibility, compassion, and intention.
You may be feeling…
- Constantly overwhelmed by daily responsibilities
- Stuck in cycles of worry or overthinking
- Guilty for not doing enough
- Frustrated by behaviors you don't know how to respond to
- Burned out
- Disconnected from yourself outside of the caregiving role
- Unsure of how to balance everyone's needs, including your own
- Exhausted from trying strategy after strategy without lasting success
You are not failing.
Caregiving is a full-time job, and support isn't something you should have to earn by reaching a breaking point.
A Different Approach:
There isn't a one-size-fits-all strategy, consequence, reward, or solution to parenting. While practical tools can absolutely be helpful, caregiving challenges are often about more than behavior alone. Sometimes the struggle comes from getting caught in self-doubt, guilt, fear, frustration, unrealistic expectations, or the pressure to control things that may not be fully within your control.
Through an ACT-informed approach, we'll focus on building psychological flexibility – staying connected to what matters most, even when difficult thoughts, emotions, and circumstances show up. The goal isn't becoming a perfect caregiver. The goal is developing the capacity to show up in ways that align with your values, even on hard days.
What We May Work on Together:
Managing Stress & Overwhelm
Developing practical skills for responding to stress without becoming consumed by it
Navigating Difficult Emotions
Learning to make room for feelings like guilt, frustration, fear, disappointment, or uncertainty without letting them dictate every decision
Values-Based Parenting & Caregiving
Clarifying what truly matters to you and using those values as a guide when making difficult choices
Responding Instead of Reacting
Creating space between emotional triggers and your actions so you can respond more intentionally
Building Sustainable Routines
Using behavioral strategies to create realistic systems that support both caregivers and those they care for
Supporting Behavioral Challenges
Understanding patterns, identifying barriers, and developing practical approaches that align with the needs of the individual and family
Preventing Burnout
Exploring ways to take care of yourself without adding another impossible expectation to your to do list
My Approach:
As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst licensed in Connecticut, I bring expertise in understanding behavior, learning, and environmental influences. At the same time, I recognize that information alone is often not enough. As a caregiver, I know first-hand that we already know what we “should” do. The challenge is applying that knowledge when stress, exhaustion, uncertainty, and competing demands show up.
That's why my work integrates behavior analysis with acceptance commitment treatment, helping caregivers develop both practical strategies and psychological flexibility skills that support sustainable change. Together, we'll focus on what is workable, meaningful, and realistic for you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Is this parent training?
Some sessions may include education and practical strategies, but this service goes beyond traditional parent training. The focus is on supporting the caregiver as a whole person while addressing challenges within the caregiving relationship.
Do I need to have a child with autism or a disability?
No. Parent & Caregiver Support is available to anyone navigating the challenges of caregiving, regardless of diagnosis.
Will we focus on my child's behavior?
Possibly, but not exclusively. While behavior-related concerns may be part of our work together, sessions may also focus on stress, decision-making, caregiver well-being, values, communication, and navigating difficult situations.
Is this therapy?
No. This service is coaching and consultation, not psychotherapy or mental health treatment. It is designed to support skill-building, problem-solving, behavior change, and values-based action.
What if I feel guilty taking time for myself?
Many caregivers do. One of the goals of this work is helping you develop a healthier relationship with the thoughts and feelings that often show up around self-care, boundaries, and asking for support.
Can both parents or caregivers participate?
In many cases, yes. Participation can be discussed based on your goals, circumstances, and preferences.
Do sessions have to focus on challenges?
Not at all. Many caregivers seek support proactively to strengthen skills, improve communication, build confidence, and create a more values-aligned approach to caregiving.
You don't need to have it all figured out.
There is no perfect way to care for another person. Difficult thoughts, emotions, and challenges are a part of the journey. The goal isn't getting rid of those experiences. It's learning how to respond to them in ways that reflect the kind of caregiver and person you want to be.
If that sounds like something you need right now, I'd be honored to support you.
Let's chat