Supporting Parents Beyond Evaluation:
Practical Support for Parenting Challenges
When a child is struggling emotionally, behaviorally, or academically, parents often need support too. My short-term parenting consultations give you the support and strategies you need to feel less overwhelmed and more confident in your day-to-day parenting.
Because Parenting Doesn’t Come with a Manual
Meltdowns, screen-time battles, constant negotiating, big emotions, you’re doing everything you can, and yet… things still feel hard.
This offering is here for those moments.
Parent Consultations are short-term, solution-focused sessions that offer support, helpful ideas, and a fresh perspective especially when things feel confusing or just plain hard.
This is a chance to step back, get new insight, and walk away with tools that actually help.
Who These Services Are For
Parent Education & Support may be helpful if you are:
- Parenting a child with AD/HD, autism, or learning differences
- Navigating school concerns, accommodations, or communication
- Parents feeling unsure how to support their child’s challenging behaviors, focus, or big emotions
- Anyone dealing with tough parenting moments: transitions, school issues, social media, sibling difficulties, big feelings, etc.
- Families who’ve already had an evaluation but need help supporting their child
- Families not ready for testing (yet) but still needing support
Parent Consultations & Behavior Support
Parent consultations provide individualized support for caregivers navigating behavioral, emotional, or developmental concerns. These sessions focus on understanding your child’s needs and helping you respond with strategies that feel realistic and sustainable.
Parent consultations may be helpful when:
- You feel like you are “walking on eggshells” in your own home.
- One child rules the day with behaviors that determine the whole family’s schedule and what their day will look like.
- Siblings are impacted by behaviors and starting to become anxious when there are meltdowns.
- Behavior challenges are creating stress at home or school
- You’re unsure how to support emotional regulation or transitions
- You want guidance following an evaluation or diagnosis
- School recommendations feel confusing or overwhelming
- You’re seeking practical strategies tailored to your family
Sessions are collaborative and strengths-based. We’ll look at what’s happening, what’s already working, and where small, meaningful changes can help improve daily life.
My Approach
As a psychologist and a parent myself, I understand how hard it is to feel like you’re doing everything you can (i.e., reading all the books, researching all the things, listening to all the podcasts), and still not see a change. These consultations are designed to be honest, collaborative, and supportive.
Here’s how I show up for you:
I meet you where you are.
Whether you’re just beginning to notice patterns or already deep in it, I’ll help you take the next right step, without pressure or judgment.
You don’t have to explain everything.
You’ll never need to “prove” that something’s hard. I’ll listen with care, ask questions with curiosity, and hold space for what’s been weighing on you.
I offer practical insight, not just theory.
You’ll leave with suggestions that make sense for your actual life — not just what works in textbooks.
This isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Every child, every family, and every brain is different. We’ll talk about what works for your kid, your home, and your values.
Workshops & Classes (Future Offering)
Workshops and classes will offer parents opportunities to learn, reflect, and build skills alongside others navigating similar challenges. These sessions will be educational in nature and focused on practical, real-world application.
Future topics may include:
- Understanding AD/HD, autism, and learning differences
- Supporting emotional regulation and behavior at home
- Navigating school systems, accommodations, and communication
- Parenting with compassion, clarity, and consistency
- Looking for guidance that fits your family’s values and routines
– Dr. Lee Ridens