Raising confident, secure kids – even in uncertain times
In recent years, many of us have navigated an overwhelming landscape of worry. As a parent, you want to create a physically and emotionally safe place for your child, but it can be hard in a world of national emergencies, school shootings, political and economic uncertainty, and evolving technology that consumes more and more of our attention. Unexpected circumstances at home– like a move, a loss, or divorce– can also unsettle a child’s sense of stability and security. It feels harder than ever to create a sense of calm: anxiety is on the rise and continually growing in both children and parents.
Whether you’re a parent navigating tough times, have a child that struggles with anxiety, or you’re simply seeking strategies to improve your family’s emotional well-being, you’ve come to the right place.
Families Need Closeness More than Ever
Modern families are masters of making things happen—signing kids up for countless programs and juggling endless to-do lists. But in the rush of doing it all, with the constant pull of screens, we’re missing something deeper: the meaningful moments and rituals that give our families a sense of belonging, connection, and purpose.
My 3-step process helps families go from X to Y: open communication, X, and Y.
Open Communication: Families do XYZ.
Shared Values: XYZ.
Intentional Moments of Connection: XYZ.
Parent Coaching
Individual: Maria works with you 1:1 to learn XYZ. You’ll connect with other parents who truly understand and walk away with practical tools to support both your kids and yourself in today’s big world of worries. You’ll connect with other parents who truly understand and walk away with practical tools to support both your kids and yourself in today’s big world of worries. Join the waitlist here.
Building Closeness for Families Group. You’ll connect with other parents who truly understand and walk away with practical tools to support both your kids and yourself in today’s big world of worries. You’ll connect with other parents who truly understand and walk away with practical tools to support both your kids and yourself in today’s big world of worries. Add longer description. Join the waitlist here.
SAFER Parenting Group: Parenting is hard—you don’t have to do it alone. Join the sought-after SAFER parenting group based on our book Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry, led by me and Ashley Graber, LMFT, and rooted in our 5-step method for supporting anxious children. You’ll connect with other parents who truly understand and walk away with practical tools to support both your kids and yourself in today’s big world of worries. Join the waitlist here.
Strengthen Self-Esteem and Identity
As kids grow, they become naturally more aware of how they’re similar and different from their peers. Whether they’re navigating friendships, exploring their gender identity, or tackling tough challenges at school, these experiences can feel overwhelming for both kids and parents. A child’s heightened self-awareness often impacts their self-esteem, as they begin to think about who they are, how they fit in, and how others perceive them. The journey of figuring themselves out who they are can feel daunting, leaving them vulnerable to anxiety and emotional stress.
Child therapy helps kids to do XYZ. They do ABC and gain important skills to manage their emotions, blah blah.
Child and Teen Therapy Helps
Individual Therapy: Maria works with your child or teen 1:1. Join the waitlist here.
Confident Kids Club: a group that empowers children to understand themselves and embrace who they are in community with others. Join the waitlist here.
I offer specialized workshops for youth on topics such as LGBTQIA+ identities, neurodivergence, anxiety, teen friendships, children of divorce, and more. Inquire here to learn about the full range of workshops available.
Buy the Book: Tools for Working with Families
After working with thousands of families and kids struggling with anxiety, my co-author Ashley Graber and I developed the SAFER metahod to help parents raise calmer kids. Pre-order our book to learn how to reduce worry now and over the long term. Learn more.
