Does Parent Coaching REALLY help?

Parenting a child with big emotions or challenging behaviors can feel overwhelming. You’re trying your best, but sometimes it feels like nothing is working. You may be wondering—does parent coaching actually help?

The short answer? Yes! But only when it’s done right—by a trained professional using evidence-based strategies that fit your child and your family.

Keep reading to learn more about benefits of parent coaching. We offer this service in person in Jacksonville, Florida and Telehealth across PSYPACT states (42 US States!)

Anxiety & Parent Coaching

When kids struggle with anxiety, our natural instinct as parents is to comfort them, reassure them, or help them avoid what makes them anxious. Unfortunately, that can sometimes make things worse in the long run.

That’s where SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) comes in. This is an evidence-based treatment developed at Yale University that focuses on small but powerful changes parents can make to help their child manage anxiety more effectively. It’s been shown to work just as well as individual therapy for kids!

ADHD & Parent Coaching

ADHD isn’t just about being “hyper” or getting distracted—it affects everything from emotions to daily routines. A lot of traditional parenting advice doesn’t work well for kids with ADHD, which can leave parents feeling frustrated and exhausted.

That’s why parent coaching is one of the most effective treatments for ADHD-related behaviors. We focus on strategies that actually work for ADHD brains, like setting up routines that make life easier, using the right kind of reinforcement, and adjusting expectations to support your child’s unique needs.

Autism & Parent Coaching

Parenting an autistic child means navigating things like sensory sensitivities, communication differences, and emotional regulation. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach—but with the right strategies, you can help your child build independence, manage overwhelm, and connect in meaningful ways.

Parent coaching gives you the tools to support your child’s strengths while addressing challenges in a way that works for your family.

What to Expect

If you're wondering what parent coaching actually looks like, here’s how it works:

1️⃣ Free Consult & Intake Forms – We start with a free consult to see if this is a good fit. You’ll fill out some quick forms to give us an idea of what’s going on with your child.
2️⃣ Initial Meeting – We’ll do a 60-90 minute session to get a deeper understanding of your child’s needs and challenges. Your child may or may not be a part of this, based on their age.
3️⃣ Ongoing Coaching – We meet regularly to teach you effective strategies, make adjustments, and support you in putting them into practice. You leave sessions with concrete plans of exactly what to do in the next week.
4️⃣ Wrap-Up – Once you feel confident in your skills and see real progress, we wrap up coaching—but you’ll have the tools to continue supporting your child long-term.

No Diagnosis? No Problem!

Your child doesn’t need a formal diagnosis to benefit from parent coaching. We start with a brief evaluation to figure out what’s going on and create a plan that makes sense for your family.

If you’re ready to learn how to support your child in a way that actually works, let’s chat!

​Book a free consult today to see if parent coaching is right for you. IN PERSON services available in Jacksonville, Florida and TELEALTH across all PSYPACT states!