Parenting Support and Parent Coaching

in Barrington, IL and online across Illinois

Parenting is deeply rewarding—and incredibly demanding.

It’s normal to feel overwhelmed or uncertain if you’re “doing it right”, especially when fears or old patterns (re)surface. Many parents want to break family cycles or raise their kids with more intention. But trying new approaches—especially unfamiliar ones—can feel confusing and it can be hard to be consistent.

You might struggle with:

Second-guessing decisions or inconsistent limits
Setting realistic, sustainable boundaries
Feeling disconnected from your child or yourself
Reacting with frustration, yelling, or shutting down
Avoiding emotional conversations
Wanting your child to feel supported in ways you weren’t

How Parent Coaching Helps

This is about building the relationship you want with your child and with yourself. When you feel centered and supported everything shifts—from how you respond to emotions to how you reconnect after tough moments.

We’ll work together to help you:

Understand what’s behind your child’s behavior
Respond calmly and confidently, even in tough moments
Set firm, loving limits that work for your family
Communicate with intention, not guilt or frustration
Navigate big emotions with compassion
Rebuild connection after conflict

Parent with Confidence, Not Perfection

Parenting isn’t about always getting it right—it’s about how you repair and grow after challenges. We’ll work to:

Shift unhelpful patterns and interrupt power struggles
Respond with purpose and intention
Help you stay calm even when upset or stressed
Build deeper joy, trust, and connection with your child— and yourself

Let’s build a parenting experience that feels more supported, fun, connected and true to you.

Catalyst Therapy & Consulting PLLC

117 Cook Street #177 Barrington, IL 60010