I spent 20 years working alongside struggling teens in wilderness therapy, residential treatment, transitional living, and foster care as a single house parent. I saw what works and what doesn’t. I also saw how often families were left out of the process, then handed their kid back without the tools to move forward together.

Now I bring that field experience directly to families through The Family Table Method, a framework rooted in attachment theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and positive youth development research. I’m trained in the Hakomi Method and advanced attachment approaches.

I’m in long-term recovery with over a decade of sobriety. I have ADHD. I see your kids because I was one of them.

Families I Partner With

Families considering placement who want to try an at-home approach first. Parents whose teen recently returned from a program and need structured aftercare. Families in crisis who need more than weekly sessions but aren’t ready for out-of-home placement.

How We Work Together

I guide parents through building a Family Agreement with shared values, clear non-negotiables, and family meetings. We focus on nervous system regulation, communication, and repair after conflict. I offer 90-day and 6-month partnerships with sessions, check-ins, and real-time support between calls to help families move from conflict to co