Who I Am
I’m not the parenting “expert” who’s going to hand you a sticker chart and call it a day. I’m an Autistic adult raising neurodivergent kids, which means I know firsthand what it’s like to live in the middle of the storm.
I’ve been the kid who didn’t fit the mold. I’ve been the parent who Googled late at night, drowning in conflicting advice and feeling like I was failing. I know the guilt, the burnout, the moments where you wonder if locking yourself in the bathroom forever is an option.
That’s why I started Coffee, Chaos & Coaching.
My Approach
I don’t believe in fixing kids — because they aren’t broken.
I don’t believe in sugarcoating — because you don’t have the energy for fluff.
I do believe in:
- Blunt honesty
- Practical strategies that fit your actual life (not some Instagram-perfect ideal)
- Compassion without judgment
- And yes, sometimes dark humor, because laughing at the absurdity is better than crying into your cold coffee.
Why Coaching?
Because parenting on hard mode doesn’t come with a manual. Coaching gives you a space to:
- Exhale and be honest without judgment
- Untangle the chaos and figure out what matters most right now
- Leave with real tools and a plan you can actually use
- Feel less like you’re failing and more like you’re finding your own way
What You Can Expect
You won’t get:
- Generic advice from someone who’s never lived it
- Endless jargon or perfection pressure
- A one-size-fits-all parenting philosophy
You will get:
- A coach who gets it because she’s living it too
- Clear steps forward, even if they’re baby steps
- Someone in your corner reminding you that you’re not alone in this
Credentials & Training
Lived experience matters most — but training helps too. I don’t just come to this work as an Autistic parent raising neurodivergent kids (though honestly, that’s been the best crash course). I’ve also backed my experience with professional certifications so you know I’ve done the work to sharpen my tools:
- Art Therapy Life Coach Certification (Accredited) – Jan 2019
- Mindfulness Life Coach Certification & Mindfulness Blueprint – Sept 2019
- Art Therapy Course (Distinction) – Nov 2023
What that really means: I’ve studied practical, creative, and mindful approaches to help parents and families — and then tested them in real life, where theory meets chaos.
The Bottom Line
I’m here for the parents who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and tired of being told to “just try harder.” If that’s you, welcome. Grab a cup of coffee and let’s figure it out together.
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