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430 S Lake St
Gary, Indiana 46403
(219) 379-5785
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I believe there is hope for families to heal from the chaos that occurs when children are hurting and acting out. I am passionate about my work with families whose children display challenging emotional and behavioral issues such as: aggression, stealing, lying, and other destructive and impulsive behaviors both in and outside the home. I work with adoptive, biological, blended, and foster families. I help parents understand what is happening, in the brain, when children are under stress. Problem behaviors arise from a state of stress and fear. I work with parents to help them recognize the core reasons behind challenging behaviors. I teach parents the tools they need to calm their own fears and help their children to calm the fear and stress that drives acting out behaviors. Parents are able to help their children develop problem-solving strategies, by becoming emotionally regulated. My role is educator, therapist and coach to families. I am both a biological and an adoptive parent. I have 30 years of professional experience. The training I received in the past 8 years has dramatically changed my practice. I work with parents to create a positive, calming relationship with their children and to redefine the concept of discipline.

My Specialties
Behavioral Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Trauma
PTSD
Adoption
ADHD
Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism