Group Therapy
Sometimes it helps to hear from other parents who are dealing with similar challenges. I host periodic small-group therapy meetings based on common parenting struggles. As a Registered Associate MFT #152407,
I am supervised by Tarrah Wauson, LMFT at Insights Creative Therapy.
Peaceful Parenting support group
Are you feeling run-down from all the conflict at home? Is your child so stubborn or aggressive that it seems like they’re the one running the show? Are you thinking you might not actually be cut out for this parenting job? Maybe it’s time to try something new. A more peaceful path awaits you with the tools of Nonviolent Resistance (NVR), a transformative approach to parenting that fosters connection, confidence, and renewed joy in family life.
Our NVR parenting group is designed to help parents and caregivers build trust, heal relationships, and create a calm, loving family environment. Participants regain a sense of control and learn new strategies to promote child development, manage misbehavior, and plan for high-risk situations.
Next group begins April 14, 2025
Meets in person for 8 Mondays, 5:30-7PM
April 14 through June 2 @ 3929 24th Street, San Francisco
*Based on group consensus, we may reschedule the May 26* session due to holiday
What you will gain in 8 weekly sessions:
1: Parental Presence
Increase your physical and emotional presence with your child to create a bond that stretches and never breaks.
2: Self Care & Support
Find simple, practical ways to look after yourself and strengthen supports. Our ability to stay calm is key to supporting our kids.
3: De-Escalation
Take positive control of a situation instead of reacting to it. We’ll examine our own reaction patterns and learn to pause and rethink.
4: Listen with Curiosity
Communication is strengthened when we show up with more curiosity and less judgment. Attentive listening builds connection.
5: Natural Consequence
Instead of punishment, NVR uses natural consequences to instill good judgment and reduce power struggles.
6: Reconciliation
Help build or rebuild relationship bonds with your child by using reconciliation gestures that are not conditional.
7: Non-Negotiables
Prioritize the behaviors that need to change. If you’re seeing violence in your child, this is a classic non-negotiable. Address others in time.
8: Putting it all Together
Consider how and when to best utilize the skills we learned in this group. Gain resources for ongoing support and growth.
Program Fee: $750 per family (1-2 caregivers)
Sliding scale eligible
Click the link below to reserve time for a brief interview with me - let's explore whether this group is a good fit for you!
My Approach
My approach to individual, family, and group counseling is rooted in the latest research and guidance from respected mental health professionals. I believe in blending data-backed methods with a personalized touch that caters to the unique needs of each individual or family I work with. My emphasis is on functional, actionable approaches that clients can incorporate into their daily lives, creating lasting change and resilience. By drawing on a variety of evidence-based practices, I aim to create an environment where growth feels both attainable and meaningful, promoting sustainable mental and emotional health.
I practice from a nonjudgmental, strength-based, and culturally-sensitive perspective. Depending on your goals and preferences, my work will integrate techniques from the following approaches to therapy:
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Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)
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Art therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
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Internal Family Systems
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Nonviolent Resistance
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Nurtured Heart Approach
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Play therapy
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Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
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Trauma-focused & Somatic work
