Parent Coaching in Austin , TX
Real Guidance for Effective Parenting
Parenting can be challenging at any stage. Parent coaching provides practical tools, support, and guidance to help you feel supported and confident in your parenting.
Benefits of Parent Coaching
Improve Communication
Connect more effectively with your child or teen.
Set Healthy Boundaries
Create consistency and structure at home.
Strengthen Relationships
Build trust and deeper connection with your child.
What is Parent Coaching?
Parent coaching is a collaborative process that helps parents understand their child’s benavior and learn practical strategies to improve communication, manage conflict, and foster a stronger relationship.
Rather than focusing on “fixing” your child, we focus on empowering you with tools and insight so you can feel more confident and effective in your parenting.
Parent Coaching Can Help With:
- Divorce and Co-parenting
- Withdrawal
- Defiance and power struggles
- School-related concerns
- Parenting stress/ burnout
- Emotional outbursts
- Dishonesty
How it works
Schedule a Consultation
Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. If you’re not sure which therapist is right for you, our Office Manager can help!
Meet Your Therapist
Connect with your therapist to see if it feels like a good fit. If you’d like to move forward, they can help you schedule your first session.
Get Started!
Together, you’ll build insight, learn practical tools, and develop real-life strategies towards meaningful change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. Parent coaching can support parents through many stages, including the unique challenges that come with parenting teenagers and young adults.
Often, yes. Parent coaching can give you space to talk openly about what’s happening at home and learn strategies you can begin using right away. Your therapist can help determine whether involving your child or teen would also be beneficial.
Yes! We offer both in-person therapy in Austin, Texas and telehealth appointments, depending on the therapist and your needs.
Meet Our Parent Coaching Therapists
Brenna Patterson
MAC, LMFT Associate
Areas of Focus:
- adolescent mental health
- family systems
- teen self-confidence
- behavior challenges
Sarah Kerwin Carlin
MA, LPC & LMFT ASSOCIATE
Areas of Focus:
- family conflict
- divorce & co-parenting
- relational wounds
- emotional regulation
Schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation to learn more!


