Parent Support

Receiving a PANS/PANDAS diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Many parents describe feeling lost, without a roadmap, and unsure where to turn next. 

Although PANS/PANDAS is considered rare, part of that perception stems from a lack of awareness, education, and provider training—leaving families to navigate an incredibly complex system on their own.

This service is designed for parents who are seeking expert, specialized support in PANS/PANDAS. I work collaboratively with parents— and with the child’s treating therapist when requested—to help identify next steps in care and to provide clarity, structure, and direction.

Some families find one consultation session sufficient to get organized with tools and resources as they navigate the complex systems surrounding PANS and PANDAS-related OCD; others prefer more frequent sessions throughout treatment. Parents are welcome to include their treating therapist in the session as well on Zoom.

Parent Coaching Includes:

1. General education about PANS/PANDAS concepts, specific to my scope of practice as an intensively trained pediatric OCD therapist 

2. Assistance with identifying and connecting to qualified medical or mental health provider

3. Consultation regarding school supports, IEP/504 planning, and advocacy 

4. Guidance on navigating multidisciplinary systems of care

5. Help with prepping for medical appointments, include tips on symptom-tracking

6. Recommendations for peer support networks, reputable books, podcasts, and clinical resources

7. Education and general tools related to Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD and anxiety management

8. Parental tools & strategies to manage caregiver burden

Initial Parent Consultation (90 minutes): $375

Follow-up Sessions (50 minutes): $200

This service is available to residents of both NYS and out of state.

About Parent Coaching Services
(Non-Clinical and Educational Only)

While I am a licensed mental health therapist, parent coaching and consulting are not mental health treatment, and I do not serve as your or your child’s therapist in this capacity. I am licensed in NYS as a Mental Health Counselor, but coaching services are non-clinical and not provided under my NYS license. My coaching services provide general education, guidance, and system-navigation support for parents of children with OCD, PANS, or PANDAS. Coaching focuses on helping parents understand the landscape of mental health, medical, and school systems and how to advocate effectively. Coaching is not psychotherapy, does not include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical recommendations, and is not a substitute for mental health or medical care. Coaching does not establish a therapist–client relationship and is not considered mental health care. 

If you are in New York State and seeking mental health counseling services, please visit my PANS/PANDAS page as well as the FAQ section for more information about mental health counseling.

If you are seeking mental health counseling clinical services within New York State (Telehealth or in-person for yourself or your child), please visit this page here for more information: PANS/PANDAS Mental Health Counseling

Looking for expert guidance at your own pace? The Parent’s Guide to PANS/PANDAS can help.

I’m so excited to share a guide I created for parents navigating PANS/PANDAS. After creating an in-depth, researched-based CE course for mental health professionals in NYS, I adapted this into a 65-page, parent-friendly guide to help you:

Understand the symptoms and science of PANS/PANDAS, including its impact on brain function.

Navigate treatment pathways across medical, mental health, and school systems.

Respond confidently to skepticism using the latest research.

Gain practical tools for caring for yourself as a parent.

Learn consensus guidelines for assessment, testing, and diagnosis,so that you can be the best advocate possible for your child.

This guide is useful for caregivers, school personnel, and mental health professionals seeking a deeper understanding of PANS/PANDAS.

All parents who book a coaching call receive a copy of The Parent’s Guide to PANS/PANDAS as part of the coaching fee. If you’d like to skip the coaching call and just get the guide, you can purchase it below.

Purchase link coming soon! (If cost is an issue, please reach out).