The Relationship is the Patient
Birth-Five Dyadic Therapy
You finally have your baby with you, but you realize quickly that as they grow, they do not come with a manual.
Ugh, I don’t want to do this because I know it will lead to a meltdown. Why do I always lose my mind every time my child whines? I am a failure at being a parent.
Do you feel like you’re constantly locked in a power struggle, unsure why your toddler’s 'big feelings' trigger such intense reactions in your own body? Are you worrying if you’ve lost that relationship with your child amidst the chaos of a high-pressure career or a difficult birth trauma recovery? When parenting feels like white-knuckling through the day, it’s a sign that the relationship needs support. I help you move past the false beliefs of the perfect parent and into a grounded, responsive relationship.
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Parenting in the high-pressure and fast-paced environment of the modern world, but especially in Silicon Valley. You wonder if you are doing the right thing, or you may not even know what kind of parenting you should be doing. Whether you are a second-time mom seeking support to manage the shift from one child to two, or you are trying to find your footing after an identity earthquake of new motherhood, we focus on practical strategies for your daily life.
We look at the "invisible labor" of the home and the emotional toll of constant caregiving, providing you with a roadmap to move from surviving the day to feeling intentional in your role. I provide practical tools for managing behaviors in early childhood that work with your family values and match your child’s personality, so that you have the tools that actually work and not just constantly guessing.
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When a toddler has a meltdown or a preschooler pushes boundaries, it can feel like a personal rejection or a sign that you are not being a good parent. In this space, we focus on seeing behavior as a child’s language to communicate their needs. We work to understand the "why" behind tantrums and the sensory needs that drive big reactions, much like the deep dives into development found in Infant Insights. By learning to translate these behaviors into unmet needs or developmental milestones, you can respond with curiosity rather than frustration.
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In dyadic therapy, the relationship is between the client and not just the parent or the child. It’s about how to promote a healthy and secure connection between you and your child. We focus on the health of the child-parent relationship, creating a secure base where your child feels seen, safe, and soothed.
If your entry into motherhood was complicated by birth trauma or you are struggling with feeling like you can balance developing healthy attachments with your new baby and your older children as a second-time mom, we work on rupture-repair cycles, healthy and secure attachments, and co-regulation development. It is more than just "being present"; it is about understanding the circles of connection and communication. By prioritizing the relationship itself, you ensure that your home becomes a place of emotional safety and long-term resilience for both of you.
You don’t have to remain stuck in the reactive cycles of power struggles and frustration. You can move toward a sustainable rhythm of boundaries, connection, and genuine ease.
Clinical Strategy Rooted in Relational Connection
As a mother of two and a licensed professional, I’ve navigated the bridge between clinical theory and the reality of a toddler meltdown. I’ve sat on the floor with my own children, practicing the same Somatic and Positive Parenting tools I teach my clients.
My approach is rooted in my IECMHS and PMH-C certifications, but it’s fueled by a belief that you are the expert on your child. I don't see the child in isolation; I see the relationship between you and your child. I help you move beyond survival mode and into a parenting experience that feels grounded, intentional, and deeply connected.