After you book a virtual coaching appointment and that appointment is approved, you'll receive a confirmation email with a link to a Zoom meeting scheduled at the time of your appointment. You'll also receive two reminder emails leading up to your session to make sure you have the information you need.

After you book and in-person coaching appointment and that appointment is approved, you'll receive a confirmation email with details about our office location and parking. You'll also receive two reminder emails leading up to your session to make sure you have the information you need.

My office is located in the historic Church Hill district of Richmond, VA on the main floor of Church Hill Presbyterian Church just a few blocks away from St. John's Church were Patrick Henry delivered his famous "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech. Street parking is usually readily available in front of the building, but we also have a private parking lot.

Once you register for your in-person appointment, you'll receive an email with all the details you'll need to locate our building and my office. I can't wait to see you!

I am a Christian and many of my favorite resources are based on and make use of passages of Scripture and/or a gospel-focused worldview.

However, I also believe strongly in the benefit of current science and parenting best practice such as an understanding of the brain and how it develops and integrates over the course of a child's growing up years.

Since God is the creator of our marvelous bodies and brains, these two areas of learning integrate well and will be woven together in your coaching session.

Currently we are using Zoom for virtual coaching.

Yes, absolutely. The fee you pay for any coaching sessions includes your spouse or co-parent. Only the email address used to register for a virtual coaching session will receive the meeting link, but you may share that link with your spouse or co-parent only. Both parents are also welcome to attend in-person coaching sessions together.

It's easy to reschedule your appointment - either virtual or in-person - via the link in your confirmation or reminder emails. If you know you will need to reschedule, please do so as early as possible so that your slot will be available to others.

If you are unable to attend a virtual or in-person appointment, you can always reschedule via the link in your confirmation email or any of your reminder emails. There is no charge for rescheduling.

However, if you wish to cancel and not reschedule, please cancel your appointment at least 30 minutes prior to the appointment start time and request a refund by replying to the email confirming your cancelation. You will be refunded the cost of your session minus a $5 processing fee.

No. This is a really important distinction. I am not a licensed therapist or healthcare professional of any kind. I'm a mom who has lots of experience with her own kids, training from the National Institute of Biblical Parenting which involved a supervised practicum, and experience coaching parents since then.

If your child is struggling with trauma, abuse, suicidal ideation, self-harm or other mental health challenges, I strongly urge you to find a therapist or other mental health professional in your local area. I'm certainly happy to talk to you about knowing when to seek professional help, but I in no way meet that qualification.

I have the greatest appreciation for professionals in this field. This is why I refer to myself as a "coach" and not a "counselor". A coach is not an alternative to proper mental health care. A coach is an experienced friend who can help walk you through parenting challenges.