Bridge the gap. Bring them back.
Move past the slamming doors and the "I don’t care" to a home that feels like a team again.
It feels like you’re losing them.
You remember when they used to tell you everything. Now, every conversation feels like a battle or a one-word answer. The harder you pull, the further they seem to go. It’s exhausting, and it’s okay to admit it.
The Silent Treatment: You feel like you’re losing your teen to a bedroom door that’s always shut.
Walking on Eggshells: One wrong question leads to an explosion, so you’ve stopped asking altogether.
The Academic/Behavioral Spiral: You see them struggling at school or with friends, and you don’t know how to help without making it worse.
The "Invisible" Teen: You feel like your parents only see your grades or your chores, but they don't see the real you.
A neutral ground for real conversation.
My office is a "no-lecture zone" where both parents and teens get to be heard. We don’t just talk about the "problems"; we work on the relationship.
In our sessions, we focus on:
Translating the Silence: Helping parents understand what "I don't know" actually means.
Modern Pressures: Navigating social media, identity, and the unique stress of being a teen today.
Healthy Boundaries: Moving from "control" to "connection" so your teen feels respected and you feel reassured.
Cultural Bridges: For bilingual families, we navigate the gap between traditional family values and the world your teen is navigating every day.
These years are the foundation for the rest of their life.
Right now, it might feel like you’re just trying to survive the week. But the way you navigate these years determines the kind of relationship you’ll have with your child when they are an adult.
Investing in your family’s connection now isn't just about stopping the arguments today—it’s about:
Protecting their mental health: Build a home where they feel safe sharing the hard things.
Breaking the cycle: Ensure the "old ways" of relating don't get passed down.
Securing the future: Build a bridge now so they want to come back home later.
3 Steps to a calmer home
The Intake Call: A zero-pressure chat to see if my approach is the right fit for your family’s specific needs.
The Joint Assessment: We’ll meet together and separately to hear both sides of the story without the pressure of the other person in the room.
The New Rhythm: We build a practical plan to improve communication, lower the tension, and get your family back on the same page.
Not ready for a session? Get the "Parent-Teen Toolkit."
I’ve put together a short guide for parents who feel like they’re losing their connection. It’s a roadmap to opening the door without the fight.
Inside the Toolkit:
3 Questions that actually get an answer (that isn't "fine").
The "De-Escalation" Script: What to say when things get heated.
Social Media & Mental Health: A quick guide for the modern parent.
You don’t have to do this alone.
Virtual throughout Texas | In-person in The Woodlands | Se habla español