Rooted Paths Counseling PLLC
Family & Parent Pathways
A Space for Reflection, Understanding, and Family Growth
Family and parent sessions provide a dedicated space to reflect, process, and reconnect. Together, we explore the patterns, thoughts, and emotions that shape your home life, while building a practical toolkit for clarity and resilience.
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Session Details
Session Type: One-on-one and one-on-two, more for family
Format: In-person or Online
Session Length: Approximately 50–60 minutes
Frequency: Based on your needs and preferences
WhatTo Expect
Action-Oriented
Skill-Building
Better Family Relationship Dynamic
Parent Self-Esteem
Strategic Advocacy Skills
Self-Regulation & Co-Regulation Skills
Who This May Support
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Parents of children with big behaviors
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Parents with children needing 504 or IEP Plans
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Parents with self-doubt
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Relationship challenges with teens and children
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Desire A Better Family Dynamic
"The Way We Talk To Our Children Becomes Their Inner Voice".
Penny O'Mara
Parent Coaching Strategies
Navigating Developmental Hurdles (Ages 0-9)
Helping you understand what is "age-appropriate" versus what requires a pivot in parenting style. We address:
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Toddler tantrums and "big feelings."
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School-age defiance or social withdrawal.
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Establishing routines that actually stick. One of the areas includes anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
Parent Coaching For "Big Behaviors" Turning Chaos into Calm
Parents of children who have explosive anger, deep-seated defiance, or intense emotional meltdowns
Types of Coaching Used:
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Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
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Research Units for Behavioral Intervention (RUBI) is a parent coaching program for parents of children with disruptive behaviors.
Advocacy
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Review School Evaluations and IEP/504 Plans
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Ensure your child's IEP/504 plan actually addresses the behavioral triggers in the classroom
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Help you effectively communicate with your child's school and teachers about their specific needs.
Parenting Teens: Manager to Consultant
The goal of adolescence is independence. For a parent, this can feel like rejection or a loss of control.
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Parent coaching for the teen years focuses on building a "bridge" that allows your teen to grow while keeping them tethered to your family’s values and safety.
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I provide parents with the clinical tools and communication strategies needed to navigate these high-stakes years without losing the relationship.
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Conflict Resolution
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De-escalation: How to stay calm when your teen "pushes your buttons"
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Active listening: Techniques to get your teen to open up without them feeling interrogated
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Collaborative Problem Solving: Moving away from "Do it because I said so" to "How can we solve this Problem?"
