Parenting is Challenging, and We Are Here to Help.

We get it, you’re exhausted.Parenting is a difficult job, even under the best of circumstances. While parenting has many joys, it also has many challenges. It requires patience, persistence, unconditional love, creativity, and a never-ending supply of energy. Being a parent means you are responsible for another person’s growth. As well as their development, and well-being. This challenge can be overwhelming for many, especially when raising children with neurodiversity. Such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disorders, and anxiety.

You’re a parent who is struggling with your child’s challenging behavior, it’s affecting the entire family. Or, you are a first-time parent who wants to build skills while your child is still young to set a healthy foundation. Or you’ve already talked to many experts and haven’t yet found an intervention that worked for your family. 

Thought Partners provides Parent Coaching based on the Conscious Parenting paradigm. This is an effective method for connecting with your child. It improves cooperation, and emotional intelligence, and strengthens family relationships. You want the best for your family and need support as all families do. We are here to help. 

What is Conscious Parenting Coaching?

Conscious Parenting Coaching is a powerful, transformative approach. An approach that bridges the gap between traditional and modern approaches to parenting. It is a process of deepening our connection with our children, partners, and ourselves. Learning to become attuned to each other’s needs and various ways of communicating. Through this, we can begin to cultivate a strong, conscious relationship. Relationships that are based on reciprocal respect, trust, and empathy. Conscious Parenting Coaching also helps us to explore our own inner world. This allows us to become more aware of our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs so that we can respond with more understanding and acceptance. 

At Thought Partners, we base our approach on the understanding that our children are our teachers and our partners in parenting, rather than the ones we control. Conscious Parenting encourages us to see the greater purpose of parenting, beyond basic survival and discipline. Instead, focusing on developing meaningful relationships with our children, and fostering inner growth.

What Are The Goals of Parent Coaching at Thought Partners?

At Thought Partners, we believe that you, as the parent, have the knowledge and ability to create a nurturing environment for your children, and you can benefit from extra guidance. Through our parent coaching, you are able to explore your own parenting style, to identify areas where you need growth or improvement. You know where to gain greater insight into your children’s needs. The goal of our parent coaching program is to equip parents with the tools they need to foster a positive, secure, and healthy relationship with their children. Additionally, we help parents gain insight into their own parenting styles and beliefs so that they can make more conscious choices that align with their values. 

Our therapists provide parents with the following tools:

• Learn how to handle common parenting challenges

• Set appropriate and healthy boundaries

• Respond to difficult behaviors, such as dealing with tantrums

• Increase mindfulness to learn to respond versus react

• Increase attunement to your children’s needs

• Foster authentic communication

• Developing self-awareness to understand triggers (often from your own childhood experiences)

• Learn effective communication strategies for your child or teen. This will reduce conflict and increase your connection

• Unpack your own “parenting baggage” and clarify your values. This helps determine the type of parent you would like to be.

Parent coaching helps parents foster meaningful relationships. It creates a space where everyone is supported and inspired to be the best version of themselves.

Who Benefits From Parent Coaching at Thought Partners?

Parent coaching at Thought Partners is designed to support parents from all walks of life — whether you're a first-time parent, a single parent, an adoptive parent, or a seasoned caregiver.

Our Conscious Parenting Coaching empowers parents to become more mindful and attuned to their children's needs. By understanding your parenting style, beliefs, and patterns, you can make intentional choices that align with your values — creating a more connected, secure, and nurturing family environment.

Parent coaching is especially beneficial for parents who want to:

• Deepen their connection with their children
• Develop practical strategies for managing challenging behaviors
• Create more meaningful and fulfilling family relationships
• Gain insights into their own emotional triggers and responses

Our coaching also offers a dedicated space for parents (and sometimes the whole family) to openly discuss needs, struggles, and successes. By fostering greater understanding and collaboration, we help families cultivate harmony, security, and a deeper sense of connection.

At Thought Partners, our goal is to empower you with the tools, insights, and confidence to show up as the parent you aspire to be — calm, compassionate, and deeply connected.

Parent Coaching For Neurodivergent Children

Parenting a neurodivergent child can be deeply rewarding — but it also comes with unique challenges that can lead to stress and burnout. Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in how brains process information, including those associated with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences.

Our parent coaching is designed to help you better understand your child’s unique needs and build a stronger, more connected relationship. We provide practical strategies that support positive communication, foster emotional regulation, and promote your child’s self-confidence and resilience.

Through coaching, you'll gain tools to:

• Navigate challenging behaviors with greater calm and clarity
• Strengthen your child’s sense of security and belonging
• Establish routines that create predictability and reduce overwhelm
• Support your own well-being so you can show up as your best self

By learning how to meet your child’s needs with compassion and confidence, you can create a home environment that nurtures growth, connection, and lasting positive change.

Why Choose Thought Partners?

At Thought Partners, we understand the unique challenges parents face. Especially when raising neurodivergent children. We provide tailored and comprehensive parent coaching services based on the Conscious Parenting approach. Our experienced professionals specialize in helping parents of children with learning disabilities such as autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodiversity. 

Our team has decades of combined experience in providing evidence-based interventions. Interventions for managing behavior. As well as improving family dynamics and understanding the needs of diverse learners. We commit to helping parents create an atmosphere of understanding, acceptance, and support for their children. An atmosphere that will foster positive outcomes. We strive to empower families through education and effective communication. So that each child can reach their highest potential. Let us help you and your family flourish.

Therapists at Thought Partners Who Provide Parent Coaching Services:

Shelly Wold, PsyD

Dr. Shelly Wold is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides parent coaching. She uses the conscious parenting approach for families throughout California. Dr. Wold has expertise in working supporting parents of neurodivergent children (e.g. ASD, ADHD, learning disorders) as well as anxiety, school refusal, and OCD.

She provides tailored treatment plans for each family. Treatments are based on the family’s values and innovative interventions while focusing on connection and collaboration in the home. In addition to co-owning Thought Partners, Dr. Wold founded of a behavioral health agency that provided trauma-informed behavioral therapy to children and their families. She served as the CEO for 11 years until transitioning full-time into private practice. She has been board certified as a Behavior Analyst since 2012.

Begin Parent Coaching in San Francisco, CA, and Marin Counties Today!

Parenting can be difficult, but with parent coaching, you can enhance your parenting techniques. One of our specialized therapists will provide you with support and guidance so you can parent to the best of your ability. To start parent coaching, follow these easy steps!

1. Contact us to schedule an appointment
2. Meet with one of our caring therapists
3. Begin parenting in a more positive way

Other Mental Health Services Offered at Thought Partners

At Thought Partners, we know mental health can be challenging. And it’s not uncommon for people to struggle with more than one thing. Maybe you aren’t just looking for parent coaching, but are also interested in progressing in other areas of your life with a therapist. Along with parent coaching, our team offers child therapy, teen therapy, and individual therapy for adults. Our services also include therapy for anxiety, grief therapy, EMDR/trauma therapy, and couples therapy. We specialize in reproductive health and fertility therapy, postpartum depression and anxiety therapy, and therapy for new mothers. Thought Partners also offers online therapy in the state of California. For more about us check out our blog and FAQs!