For Moms
Parenting Stress
Three practices, two games and a group chat that never sleeps. Let's talk about it.
Who This Is For
When parenting starts to feel like a second shift
This page is for parents whose calendars run on tournaments, rehearsals and carpools, and who feel judged by the other parents on the sidelines.
It is also for the parent lying awake because a child is being left out or picked on at school, and for families where every evening ends in an argument about screens or homework.
What We Work On
Pressures we can sort through
The sports mom weekend
Travel teams, early fields and a family schedule built around someone else's games.
Social pressure
Comparing yourself to other parents, birthday party politics and feeling you are always behind.
When your child is bullied
Handling your own fear and anger so you can respond in a steady way.
Conflict at home
Siblings fighting, a teen pulling away, partners disagreeing on rules.
Boundaries
Deciding what your family says yes to, and what it can let go.
How I Work
Calmer responses, one moment at a time
CBT
We catch the thoughts that crank up the pressure, such as "a good parent would never miss a game," and replace them with ones that leave room for rest.
DBT
We practice staying calm when your child is hurting or a sideline comment stings, and saying what you need in a way that keeps the relationship intact.
What Sessions Look Like
Fit therapy into a busy season
- Where
- Virtual, from anywhere in New York State
- Length
- 45 to 50 minutes
- When
- Day, evening and weekend times
Sessions happen by video, which means no extra drive on a night you are already shuttling kids. Evening and weekend times are available, and we can plan around tournament season.
Some weeks will still be full. The goal is for you to feel steadier inside them.
What Can Shift
- Fewer evenings that end in shouting
- A clearer sense of which commitments to keep
- Steadier conversations with your child about hard days at school
These are hopes we work toward together, not guarantees.
Fees in Brief
$175
Individual therapy, 45 to 50 minutes
Most parenting stress work happens in individual sessions. When the whole household is involved, family therapy is $195 per session.
All sessions are private pay. Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement. I am in network with Northwell Direct.
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Frequently Asked Questions
My child is the one struggling. Why would I come in?
Can you help with a bullying situation at school?
Do I have to cut back on my kids' activities?
Your schedule is full. Make room for you.
Questions? Book a free consultation.