Therapy for Medical and Special Needs Parents:

When I signed up to be a foster parent, I never imagined it would also mean becoming a medical parent—times three. No book could have prepared me for the diagnoses, the hospital visits, the advocacy, or the emotional toll of it all. But through that journey, I gained something invaluable: real-life experience, deep compassion, and an understanding of what it means to parent a medically complex child.

Whether you’re a foster, adoptive, or biological parent, stepping into the role of a medical parent is a whole new world. You become your child’s nurse, case manager, therapist, and advocate—all while trying to hold onto your own identity. Finding the right resources for your child is hard enough. Finding support for yourself? That can feel almost impossible.

As a therapist—and a fellow “medical mama”—I offer a space where you are truly seen, heard, and supported. I help you navigate the emotional weight of caregiving, connect you to programs and resources you may not even know exist, and guide you in rediscovering your own needs, joy, and purpose.

We’ll celebrate the small (and huge) wins, work through the moments of exhaustion and grief, and help you find strength in a journey that often feels invisible to others.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Together, we’ll make this journey one of healing, resilience, and empowerment by working on:

• Coping with anxiety or caregiver burnout
• Navigating grief or feelings of loss around expectations
• Strengthening your self-compassion
• Building practical strategies for balance and self-care
• Exploring your identity beyond the caregiver role
• Finding resources to help build our child’s village