A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT ME

For more than 20 years, I have worked with children and families in a wide variety of educational, clinical and in-home settings. I have a BA from the University of Virginia, a Master of Special Education and Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from George Mason University and I am an ACE certified Health and Wellness Coach. I am also a certified Parent Coach through the Jai Institute for Parenting from which I have developed my program curriculum. In addition, I am a certified Lifestyle Coach through the Emory Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. While I have extensive experience working directly with parents whose children have autism, ADHD and anxiety, my services are open to any and all parents who want to create a happier, healthier family life.

I collaborate with parents to build actionable, realistic daily strategies to achieve their mental, emotional and physical goals. I guide parents toward gaining greater insight into themselves so that they can build a greater connection with their child in the process. By better understanding your own needs, you can better focus on your child’s needs, but let’s take care of YOU first!

Let me help connect the dots to create a happier, healthier life!

WHY I BECAME A TRANSITION COACH

I truly love being a mom, and I want to help parents find joy in their role too. Certainly, as a child, I had no idea what parenting would ask of me nor whether I would be up for the task. Little did I know that the challenges that motherhood brought me would require that I journey back to my own childhood to look through the lens of how I was parented in order to understand myself well enough to be the best parent that I could be.

I care deeply about kids and their wellbeing, which is why I work hard to make sure that my coaching nurtures the most precious and fragile kind of wellbeing: the emotional wellbeing of the child.

Your story is valid and valuable, and needs to be heard!

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what my clients are saying

  • "Before working with Sheila, I felt like I was always on edge - with my son and with myself - but now I understand much more of why both of us behave the way that we do, and it has made our relationship stronger and more fun than ever."

    — Katie W.

  • "Sheila listens intently to what I’m going through as a mom and has helped me clarify what I need to understand my son in ways that I had never thought of before. It’s been a big shift in my parenting that I’m grateful for!"

    — Kristine B.

  • “After deciding to work though my parent loss as a teenager, Sheila was very helpful, giving new ways to approach the struggles I had. Working with Sheila allowed me to deal with other pieces in my life I didn’t realize were linked to my loss. Our work together allowed me to complete the circle of healing. Working with her was one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself and my family.”

    - Sarah E.

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