Hi, I’m Julie
I’m a mom and a parent coach. Before becoming a parent coach, I worked as a therapist, supporting parents through the moments that feel hardest.
My story
Before I had kids, I worked at a therapy practice in New York, supporting children and families. The work I loved most was sitting with parents: helping them make sense of their child’s behavior, their reactions to it, and figure out what to actually do next.
Then I became a parent myself and stepped away from practice to stay home with my kids. It gave me a whole new appreciation for how hard this job is, even when you know the research.
What I noticed
Over the years, I watched friends and fellow school parents struggle with the same things: meltdowns, sibling fights, bedtime battles, the morning rush. These were loving, thoughtful parents who just needed clear, usable, practical guidance and someone to help them think it through.
As a parent myself, I understood their struggles in a way I never had before. Having the clinical understanding is one thing. Using it in the middle of a hard moment with your own child is another.
That’s why I started The Parent Method.
What this is (and isn’t)
Parent coaching is focused, practical support for everyday parenting challenges. I bring years of experience with children and families, plus an understanding of child development and the research on what helps, and I translate it into tools you can use at home right away. It is not therapy, and if something calls for more than coaching, I’ll help point you in the right direction.
My background
BA in Psychology with Distinction, Yale University
Master of Social Work, New York University
Former therapist working with children and families in New York
Mom of 2, living in Chicago
How I work
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all parenting. Every child and every family is different. My job is to help you understand what’s underneath your child’s behavior, then find a way of responding that works for your family and feels like you.
Parenting is hard for everyone, even the most committed parents. You don’t have to figure it out alone.