PARENT CONSULTATION
Online Parent Coaching | Experienced parenting coach serving Quebec & Ontario | Ottawa, Toronto, Gatineau, Montreal, Laval
Seeking guidance for a specific issue affecting your child?
Being a parent comes with its unique set of joys and difficulties. It’s completely normal to encounter hurdles along the way that leave you seeking guidance and support. We help parents deal with challenges such as:Â
- Sharing difficult news (e.g., parental separation, death of a family member)
- Preparing for a big change (e.g., move, arrival of a new sibling)
- Preparing for a medical appointment (e.g., dentist, blood draw, vaccine, surgery)
- Initiating sensitive topics of conversation (e.g., sex, substance use, suicidal ideation)
- Understanding, preventing, and managing parental burnout
- Managing early childhood challenges (e.g., recurrent nightmares, sleep difficulties, picky eating, toilet training)
You can also book a FREE 15-min introductory call directly in our calendar:
Parenting Coach & Support For Specific Issues
Successful Potty Training
Receive expert guidance and proven techniques to navigate the challenges of toilet training, ensuring a smoother and more successful potty training journey for both you and your child.
Smooth Transitions
Prepare your child for significant changes, such as moving or welcoming a new sibling, ensuring a smoother transition for the entire family.
Burnout Prevention
Understand, prevent, and manage parental burnout, ensuring you can balance the demands of parenting while prioritizing your well-being.
Expert Guidance & Parent Coaching
Parent consultation sessions with our licensed child psychologists are designed to address a single, time-sensitive concern that you may be facing as a parent. Whether it’s a difficult conversation, a big change, or a childhood challenge, our psychologists can help you find effective solutions.
You will gain valuable insights, practical guidance, and effective discipline techniques, enabling you to support your child’s emotional needs and create a nurturing environment at home.
How Parent Consultations Work
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Schedule a Consultation
During your 60 or 90-minute consultation session, our psychologists will listen attentively to your concerns, gaining a deep understanding of the situation at hand.
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Focus on One Issue
Get valuable insights, strategies, and evidence-based recommendations to empower you as a parent.
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Get Continued Support
Our psychologist will provide you with a post-session summary that includes a concise recap of the discussed strategies and recommendations.
Meet Dr. Leon
Dr. Stephanie L. Leon understands the ups and downs of parenting and the challenges families face—not only is she a trusted licensed clinical psychologist, she’s also a mother to two young boys, Her coaching approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in empathy.Â
By working closely with you, Dr. Leon will help you develop effective strategies to improve communication, manage behavioral issues, implement discipline techniques, and nurture your child’s emotional well-being. Dr. Leon offers virtual coaching sessions for your convenience. Services are available in French or English.
Meet Dr. Faulconbridge
Dr. Faulconbridge is a compassionate psychologist specializing in child and adolescent mental health. Dr. Faulconbridge empowers parents to help their kids navigate their emotions and relationships with resilience and confidence.
Dr. Faulconbridge uses a blend evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), to address anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, and emotional dysregulation through parental interventions.
Dr. Faulconbridge offers virtual sessions in English for those living in Quebec.
Take the First Step towards Positive Change
You only get one chance to enjoy your child’s early years—don’t let parenting challenges overwhelm you. Our psychologist are here to guide you towards effective solutions and provide the support you need. Book a consultation session today and begin fostering a nurturing environment where your child can thrive.Â
Parent Consultation Frequently Asked Questions
Is a parent consultation suitable for ongoing or long-term support?
Parent consultations are best suited for addressing a single, time-dependent or circumscribed issue rather than providing extensive ongoing support. Typically, parents will meet with their psychologist 2 to 6 times over the course of a year.
What can I expect to receive after a consultation session?
Following your consultation session, you will receive a post-session summary that includes recommendations and strategies discussed during the session. Additionally, your psychologist will provide you with additional resources that can further support you in addressing the specific issue.
Can you assist me in preventing and managing parental burnout?
Absolutely. Our psychologists understands the challenges and pressures of parenting and can provide valuable insights and techniques to help you understand, prevent, and manage parental burnout. They will guide you in balancing your responsibilities while prioritizing self-care and well-being.
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