Helping Parents Positively Co-Parent as a Team!

Do you need some help figuring out this parenting thing?  I empathize with your passion to be a great parent, and that sometimes it's really tough. I can help!

My counseling approach is rooted in a client-centered model. We find your compass bearings, then work towards helping you feel empowered and confident to make the very best parenting choices.

I have over 25 years of experience working with parents, couples, and children. My career has spanned coordinating programs in schools, non-profits, and juvenile court programs. I  have been teaching Parent Education classes for Family Court in Portland for 7 years, am an Adjunct Faculty Member at Mt. Hood Community College, and have led parenting groups for many years.  As a Licensed School Counselor in Oregon and Washington, I worked at every grade level (K-12) for 18 years. My Masters is in Counseling from the University of Montana.

Completed Trauma Informed Coach Certification in 2021.

I'm an Oregon Registry Master Trainer,  Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, and Class Facilitator for the nationally recognized Nurturing Parenting Programs. 

Personally and professionally, I am committed to racial and social justice by actively listening, learning, and recognizing that change starts with understanding any implicit bias I may have. Black Lives Matter!

Being a divorced father of two wonderful kids, I've "been there" learning how to positively co-parent and really relate to this journey. I love integrating a passion for nature, protecting wild places, and outdoor play into teaching.  When offline, I'm likely hiking in the mountains, windsurfing in the Columbia River Gorge, or cross-country skiing.

To start, schedule a FREE 30 minute consultation HERE.

Coach4Parents in Portland is a certified Emerging Small Business (ESB) via the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID). 

Member National Parenting Education Association