"Why Your Parenting Coach Isn't Like Your Therapist (And Why That Matters)"
"I already have a therapist," Maya told me during our first consultation. "Why do I need a parenting coach too?"
It's a question I hear often, and it makes perfect sense. After all, both involve talking through problems and finding solutions, right?
Here's the difference: Your therapist helps you understand why you feel stuck. Your parenting coach helps you get unstuck.
Think of it this way:
Your therapist is like a skilled archaeologist, helping you dig deep into your past to understand patterns, heal wounds, and process emotions. This work is essential and beautiful.
Your parenting coach is like a skilled architect, helping you build new structures for your family's future. We focus on practical strategies, real-world solutions, and actionable steps you can take today.
Maya's Story:
Maya had been in therapy for six months, working through the emotional aftermath of her divorce. She understood why co-parenting triggered her anxiety and could identify her patterns clearly.
But she still didn't know what to say when her ex showed up late to pickup. She still felt her heart race every time he texted. She still dreaded school events where they'd both be present.
That's where parent coaching came in.
While her therapist helped her understand her emotional responses, I helped her develop practical strategies:
Scripts for common difficult conversations
Boundaries that protected her energy without starting wars
Systems for handling schedule changes smoothly
Techniques for staying calm during heated moments
Three months later, Maya told me: "Therapy helped me understand myself. Coaching helped me understand how to be the parent I want to be."
What Parent Coaching Looks Like:
Instead of exploring why you struggle with boundaries, we create specific boundaries that work for your situation.
Instead of processing your feelings about your ex's parenting style, we develop strategies for handling different parenting philosophies gracefully.
Instead of talking about your childhood, we focus on the childhood you're creating for your kids right now.
The Beautiful Truth:
You can do both. Many of my most successful clients work with both a therapist and a parenting coach. They heal their past with their therapist and build their future with their coach.
Your Family Deserves Both:
The deep work of healing AND the practical skills of thriving.
Ready to move from understanding your challenges to overcoming them? Our parent coaching sessions give you the tools, strategies, and support you need to create the family life you want. Let's build something beautiful together.
