Parenting Assessments and Support

Informed Support

Parenting is a lifetime role – and parent-child relationships change across the lifespan. Regardless of your child’s age, or family composition, some experience can leave use feeling confused and stuck.

Looking closely at the caregiving relationship

My approach is structured, direct, and adapted to your specific needs. Whether we’re working together one-on-one, connecting through a workshop, or you’re engaging with one of my courses or articles — everything I offer is designed to help you better understand yourself, your patterns, and the dynamics that show up in your life.

This isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level advice. It’s about making sense of what’s going on, using evidence-based frameworks, and moving toward clarity and practical change. I offer individual therapy, speaking engagements, online workshops, and resources that meet you where you are and give you tools you can actually use.

Parenting assessments (Section 30 assessments)
Parent-child difficulties
Emotional availability and parent coaching
Parenting adult children
Relationship with parents as an adult child

Court-Ordered Parenting Assessments (S.30)

Parents face numerous difficult decisions when they decide to separate. Sometimes, when parents are unable to come to a decision about child-related issues such as parenting time and decision-making, or when there are concerns about parenting capacity, a mental health professional is asked by the family court to provide recommendations on the matter.

A parenting assessment (or Section 30) is a comprehensive, in-depth evaluation of the children’s needs, the parents’ ability and functioning, and the various relationships and dynamics within a family.

My role as an evaluator is to gather information and make recommendations in the best interests of the child(ren). I provide recommendations to the court on parental decision-making (custody) and parenting time (visitation) that are in the best interests of the child(ren). I also answer specific questions posed by the court. The S.30 evaluation is a process, which does not guarantee an outcome for either party.

You can consult this document or contact me for further information about fees and availability.

Who parenting assessments are designed to support

Parents, caregivers, and professionals seeking a deeper understanding of caregiving relationships and child needs.

What to expect in parenting challenges and assessment work

The work includes observation, structured interviews, and tools like the Emotional Availability Scales. The process results in a clear, strengths-informed report that can guide next steps — whether in therapy, advocacy, or care planning.