Parent Coaching & Support

Understand Your Child.
Parent With Greater Confidence.

Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it can also leave you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure how to respond to your child’s needs.

At Bayview Therapy, our experienced parent coaches and therapists provide compassionate guidance and practical strategies to help you navigate challenging behaviors, improve communication, establish healthy boundaries, and strengthen your relationship with your child.

Feel more confident in your parenting, create greater harmony at home, and build stronger family connections that support everyone’s well-being.

Book a complimentary consultation Call (954) 391-5305

Compassionate therapists on our team

4.8★

98 Google reviews

Telehealth

Online Therapy Options

2011

Providing excellent, compassionate care for South Florida since

3 Offices

Fort Lauderdale · Coral Springs · Plantation

You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone

Parenting is hard. You deserve support, too.

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Parenting can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it can also leave you feeling exhausted, frustrated, and unsure of what to do next. When your child struggles with big emotions, challenging behaviors, or difficulties at home or school, even everyday moments can become overwhelming.

You love your child and want what’s best for them. But sometimes, love alone doesn’t give you all the answers. That’s where parent coaching can make a meaningful difference.

At Bayview Therapy, we believe that meaningful change starts with understanding, not blame. Our parent coaches work alongside you to uncover what’s behind your child’s behavior, recognize patterns that may be keeping your family stuck, and develop practical strategies that fit your family’s unique needs.

Whether your child is already in therapy or you’re simply looking for guidance, parent coaching helps you build confidence, strengthen your connection, and create a more peaceful, supportive home. Because when parents feel empowered, the entire family benefits.

You don’t have to be a perfect parent to make a positive difference. With the right support, understanding, and tools, you can build stronger connections and help your family thrive.

Parent Coaching Can Help With

Practical tools for everyday parenting challenges

Understanding what’s behind your child’s behavior
Managing big emotions, meltdowns, and power struggles
Creating healthy boundaries and consistent routines
Strengthening communication and connection
Reducing conflict and stress at home
Getting on the same page with your co-parent
Supporting your child’s progress in therapy
Building confidence in your parenting decisions

Look Beyond the Behavior.

Your child’s behavior often tells a deeper story. Parent coaching helps you understand what may be driving their struggles, respond with confidence and compassion, and build stronger connections that create lasting positive change.

How we help

A true partnership in parenting.

We have extensive experience working with both parents and children, which has given us the privilege of seeing the cycles and patterns families form, and the ways to shift them. A parent coach meets with both parents or the primary caregiver, focused entirely on your parenting goals.

Strength-based

Not about finding a problem

Family challenges are a normal part of life. Our coaching builds on what is already working, so you feel supported and capable, never judged, throughout the process.

Understanding behavior

Every behavior has a function

We help you decode what your child’s behavior is really communicating, so you can respond with understanding and empathy instead of reacting in the moment.

Goal-focused

Practical tools that work

Sessions focus on achieving concrete parenting goals, giving you strategies for routines, limits, and connection that you can put into practice right away at home.

Collaborative

Connected to your child’s support

With your consent, we are happy to collaborate with your child’s therapist, teachers, and other supports, so everyone works together toward the same goals.

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A deeper look

Understanding Parent Coaching

What is parent coaching, and how is it different from therapy?

Parent coaching helps you move from feeling overwhelmed and uncertain to feeling more confident, connected, and equipped to handle everyday parenting challenges.

At Bayview Therapy, parent coaching is provided by licensed mental health professionals who specialize in working with children, parents, and families. They bring their clinical expertise in child development, emotional well-being, and family relationships to help you better understand your child and discover what works for your family.

Unlike traditional child therapy, which focuses directly on a child’s emotional and behavioral needs, parent coaching focuses on empowering you as a parent. It’s collaborative, practical, and action-oriented, giving you tools and strategies you can apply in everyday situations.

Parent coaching can also be a valuable complement to your child’s therapy. While children learn important emotional and coping skills in counseling, parents play a meaningful role in reinforcing those skills at home. By working together, we help create a supportive environment where positive changes can take root.

Our approach isn’t about blame, judgment, or becoming a perfect parent. It’s about understanding your family’s unique dynamics, building on your strengths, and finding healthier ways to navigate challenges together.

The Benefits of Parent Coaching

When parents feel empowered, families grow stronger.

Parenting challenges rarely affect just one person. Stress, communication difficulties, and repeated conflicts can influence the entire family.

Because our therapists have extensive experience working with both children and adults, they understand how family interaction patterns develop and how small, intentional changes can make a meaningful difference.

What parent coaching can help you achieve:

Understand your child more deeply: Recognize the emotions, developmental needs, and underlying factors that may influence their behavior.
Strengthen your connection: Build trust, empathy, and more meaningful communication with your child.
Navigate challenging behaviors: Learn practical strategies for managing meltdowns, defiance, power struggles, and emotional outbursts.
Create healthy boundaries: Establish consistent expectations, routines, and limits while maintaining a loving relationship.
Get on the same page: Develop greater consistency and teamwork between parents or caregivers.
Support your child’s progress: Reinforce skills and strategies your child may be learning in therapy.
Feel more confident: Replace second-guessing and frustration with greater clarity and confidence in your parenting decisions.
Build a more peaceful home: Reduce unnecessary conflict, encourage cooperation, and foster stronger family relationships.

How Parent Coaching Works

Personalized guidance. Practical strategies. Meaningful progress.

Every child is different, and every family has its own strengths, challenges, values, and goals. That’s why we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to parenting.

We start by listening. Your parent coach will meet with you individually or together with your co-parent to understand what’s happening at home, explore your concerns, and identify what you’d like to change.

Together, you’ll develop realistic goals and practical strategies informed by your child’s developmental needs, your parenting values, and your family’s unique circumstances.

Throughout the process, your coach will help you put new skills into practice, reflect on what’s working, and adjust your approach as your family grows. With your permission, we can also collaborate with your child’s therapist, school, or other important supports when appropriate.

You’ll gain more than parenting tips. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of your child and the confidence to respond to challenges with greater clarity, consistency, and compassion.

Flexible Support That Fits Your Family

We offer parent coaching at our offices in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Plantation, as well as convenient online sessions through our secure telehealth platform for families throughout Florida.

Whether you’re navigating a specific challenge or simply want to strengthen your parenting skills, our experienced therapists are here to support you at every stage of your parenting journey.

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There is hope

Receiving parent coaching ensures you are providing your child with the physical and emotional environment to thrive. The whole family grows together.

The Bayview Therapy team

Take the First Step

More confidence. More connection. A stronger family.

You don’t have to navigate parenting challenges alone. Our parent coaches work with you, your co-parent, or your child’s primary caregiver to understand your family’s unique needs, build practical skills, and help you feel more confident in your parenting journey.

Contact us today for a complimentary consultation and let us help you find the right parent coach for your family.

Book a complimentary consultation Call (954) 391-5305

Meet Our Parent Coaching Team

Experienced therapists. Empowering parents.

Our parent coaches are licensed mental health professionals with specialized experience supporting children, parents, and families. They combine clinical expertise with practical, compassionate guidance to help you navigate parenting challenges, strengthen family relationships, and create meaningful change.

Our Client Care Coordinator will help connect you with the right therapist based on your family’s unique needs and parenting goals.

Lorena Arrarte, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Certified EMDR Therapist

Coral Springs · Telehealth

“Helping teens, adults, and families to become the best version of themselves. Provides counseling and EMDR therapy in English and Spanish.”

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Jessica Califf, LMFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Plantation · Telehealth

“Empowering children, parents, and families to build healthy relationships, solve problems, and feel fulfilled. Providing play therapy, parent coaching, and talk therapy.”

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Maria Cordero, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Certified Hypnotherapist & Certified EMDR Therapist

Plantation · Coral Springs · Telehealth

“Helping children and adults heal from trauma so they can embrace their authentic selves and live happier, more fulfilled lives.”

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Dr. Brittany Marino, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist

Fort Lauderdale · Coral Springs · Plantation · Telehealth

“Helping adults and children better understand themselves so they can achieve personal, professional and academic success.”

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Raziela Rodriguez, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Fort Lauderdale · Plantation · Telehealth

“Empowering teens and adults to find clarity, confidence and connection as they navigate life’s challenges and create lasting change.”

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Dr. Halle Roebuck, LMFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Plantation · Telehealth

“Empowering children, teens, parents, and families to focus on solutions rather than problems so they can live happier, more fulfilled lives.”

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David Schlagter, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Coral Springs · Telehealth

“Helping families, individuals, and couples to live the peaceful, fulfilling, and happy life they deserve.”

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Seychelle Smith, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Fort Lauderdale · Coral Springs · Telehealth

“Helping children and families overcome challenges, strengthen their relationships, and find a sense of well-being.”

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Kind words

What our clients say.

4.8 from 98 Google reviews

Great experience here! The facility is beautiful and Dr. Halle Roebuck made me feel right at home. I would highly recommend!

Parents

Jamie Ratowski is an awesome therapist in the Bayview plantation office. Highly recommend her for any issues with relationships, anxiety, or depression issues. The office is really nice, feels very welcoming. I also won’t complain about the comfortable furniture.

Adult Client

Very welcoming space and a comfortable environment. Highly recommend Jessica Califf. She is a caring, empathetic and skilled therapist.

Parents

I want to thank Sara Speed. She is EMDR certified and incredibly kind. I would recommend her if you want someone who genuinely cares about your wellbeing.

EMDR Therapy Client

Sara Speed is a gem and a unicorn of a therapist. Not only is she brilliant at what she does, she is amazing at cultivating relationships, truly cares and fosters a real safe space. She really knows how to get into the core of difficult traumas and start unraveling them. The best!!

EMDR Client

A++++ Always a calming experience and the therapists have such a wide range of skill sets and resources that are top-notch.

Adult Client

The team of therapists at Bayview Therapy are highly professional and knowledgeable in their respective specialities. They help with a variety of issues from anxiety to couples therapy to EMDR and many others. The office is stunning and the atmosphere is calm and relaxing. I’d highly recommend Bayview Therapy.

EMDR Client

Our therapist for our 9 year old daughter was excellent! Extremely professional and great with kids. She was attentive to our concerns. We went for 3 months and achieved all of our goals. I highly recommend them.

Parents

Words cannot express how grateful I am to you. When I first started, I was depressed, anxious, helpless, and hopeless. I worked hard and I have come so far. I have learned to accept, respect, forgive, and love myself. I have learned so many tools, resources, and skills that I will carry with me and use throughout my life. I now want to live and am looking forward to my future. My self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth are the highest they have ever been. I was blessed to find you as a therapist.

Adult Client

We are so impressed with the changes our daughter has made. She has been able to face her issues, find healthier ways to express emotion, and is feeling better and back to herself again. She learned how to take her power back and to find love and acceptance for herself. Thank you for helping us move forward from this difficult situation.

Parents

Dr. Kate was the best therapist I've ever had. She was professional, compassionate, and caring. She helped me to resolve my core issues and I learned to process them without getting stuck on them. For the first time in many years, I no longer struggle with depression. Her solution-oriented approach really worked for me and it helped me to save my marriage.

Couple

I’ve had a great experience at the Plantation office. The space is calm, welcoming, and very comfortable for clients. The team is highly collaborative, with many talented therapists working together to support a wide range of needs.

Adult Client

You helped to guide me in the right direction while I was going through a personal crisis. You helped me find a way to resurrect my life. The words thank you hardly seem enough.

Adult Client

The work Bayview Therapy does to support first responders and their families is incredible. They offer top notch counseling services in Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale and Plantation. It's nice to see a firm focus on protecting those who protect us.

First Responder Client

I feel grateful and blessed for all that you have done for me in the last year. You, as a therapist, came into my life at the right time. A time where I had had enough of my symptoms.... I realized that I was finally working with a therapist who believed in me and saw my potential. In our work I have discovered hope and faith. You have given me the gift of a new life.

Adult Client

My experience working with Dr. Kate was really a life saver. I definitely was at a breaking point and she helped me process my thoughts, my past and how to move forward with my future. It was so helpful to have someone listen, provide empathy and know that the information shared was confidential. She was so welcoming and provided wonderful tools that helped me process thoughts and situations. I found so much comfort seeking therapy in an office that was pleasant and inviting. I always felt a weight lifted when leaving. I feel so blessed to have found Dr. Kate in a crucial time in our marriage. Thank you for all of your assistance to me, my husband and our relationship.

Couples Therapy Client

Bayview Therapy has an amazing lineup of top-notch clinicians. The gorgeous aesthetics creates an inviting and safe environment for clients. And the respectful, compassionate, and down-to-earth clinicians make this office the place you want to be for your therapeutic journey.

Adult Client

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions About Parent Coaching

What is parent coaching?

Parent coaching is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps parents better understand their children, navigate challenging behaviors, and build stronger family relationships.

At Bayview Therapy, our parent coaches are licensed therapists with extensive experience working with children, parents, and families. They combine their clinical knowledge with practical parenting strategies to help you feel more confident, improve communication, establish healthy boundaries, and create positive changes at home.

Our approach is personalized, compassionate, and judgment-free because every child and family is unique.

How is parent coaching different from my child being in therapy?

While child therapy focuses on helping children understand their emotions, develop coping skills, and work through challenges, parent coaching focuses on giving you the tools and guidance to support your child more effectively.

Children can make meaningful progress in therapy, but what happens at home is equally important. Parent coaching helps you understand what’s driving your child’s behavior, respond in healthier ways, and reinforce the skills they’re learning in counseling.

The two services work well together, creating opportunities for the entire family to grow. However, your child does not need to be in therapy for you to benefit from parent coaching.

Do both parents need to attend parent coaching?

Not at all! While having both parents involved can be helpful for developing consistent parenting strategies, parent coaching can be beneficial even when only one parent participates.

Whether you’re a single parent, co-parenting, part of a blended family, or navigating different parenting approaches with your partner, our therapists will meet you where you are.

Even small changes in how one parent responds to challenges can positively influence family dynamics. Our goal is to help you build confidence and create meaningful progress, regardless of your family structure.

Will you coordinate with my child’s therapist or school?

Absolutely! With your permission and when appropriate, our parent coaches can collaborate with your child’s therapist, teachers, school counselors, or other professionals involved in their care.

Working together can help create consistency between home, school, and therapy. This collaborative approach allows us to better understand your child’s needs, reinforce effective strategies, and support their emotional and behavioral development across different environments.

Do you offer both in-person and online parent coaching?

Yes! Bayview Therapy offers in-person parent coaching at our convenient South Florida offices in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Plantation, as well as online sessions for parents throughout Florida.

Our secure telehealth platform makes it easier to access guidance from the comfort of your home or office. Whether you prefer meeting face-to-face or virtually, we’ll help you connect with an experienced therapist who understands your family’s needs.

Can parent coaching help if my child is the one struggling?

Yes! In fact, this is one of the most common reasons parents seek coaching.

When a child experiences emotional outbursts, anxiety, defiance, difficulties at school, or other challenges, it’s natural to focus on changing the child’s behavior. However, understanding what’s behind those behaviors and learning how to respond effectively can make a meaningful difference.

Parent coaching helps you recognize patterns, strengthen your connection with your child, and create a supportive environment that encourages healthier behaviors and emotional growth.

You don’t have to wait for your child to be ready for therapy to start making positive changes at home.

What can I expect during parent coaching sessions?

Your parent coaching experience begins with understanding your family’s unique challenges, strengths, and goals.

Your therapist will work collaboratively with you to identify concerns, explore parenting patterns, and develop realistic strategies tailored to your child’s developmental needs and your family’s values.

Sessions are interactive and solution-focused. You’ll receive practical guidance, learn new parenting techniques, and discuss what’s working and what may need adjustment.

Rather than simply telling you what to do, your parent coach helps you understand why certain approaches work and how to apply them confidently in everyday life.

How do I get started with parent coaching?

Getting started is simple. Contact Bayview Therapy to schedule a complimentary consultation with our Client Care Coordinator.

We’ll learn more about your family’s needs, answer your questions, and help connect you with a licensed therapist whose experience and approach align with your parenting goals.

Whether you’re facing a specific parenting challenge or simply want to strengthen your relationship with your child, we’re here to help you take the next step with confidence.

Take the First Step

More confidence. More connection. A stronger family.

Contact us today for a complimentary consultation and let us help you find the right parent coach for your family.

Book a complimentary consultation Call (954) 391-5305

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More ways we help

Additional counseling services at our Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale & Plantation offices

Coaching for Parents isn’t the only counseling and psychological service we provide in our Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Plantation offices. We help people across their life span. Sometimes life gets complicated, and you or your loved ones may be struggling with more than one challenge. Keep in mind, you’re not alone. No matter what you’re going through, we’re here to help.

Our expert psychologists and counselors at Bayview Therapy specialize in different areas, supporting our Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Plantation, Southwest Ranches, Davie, Weston, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, and Parkland communities.

We also provide affirmative counseling for the LGBTQ+ community and online counseling using our secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.

A calmer home starts with you.

Call 954.391.5305 for a complimentary consultation, or book online. Our parent coaches work with families in person in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Plantation, and online across Florida.

Book a complimentary consultation Call (954) 391-5305

Related services

Understand Your Child.Parent With Greater Confidence.

Parenting is hard. You deserve support, too.

Parent Coaching Can Help With

A true partnership in parenting.

Not about finding a problem

Every behavior has a function

Practical tools that work

Connected to your child’s support

Understanding Parent Coaching

What is parent coaching, and how is it different from therapy?

When parents feel empowered, families grow stronger.

Personalized guidance. Practical strategies. Meaningful progress.

Flexible Support That Fits Your Family

More confidence. More connection. A stronger family.

Experienced therapists. Empowering parents.

What our clients say.

Frequently Asked Questions About Parent Coaching

More confidence. More connection. A stronger family.

From our wellness blog.

Five Secrets to Understanding Teens from a Teen Therapist

10 Reasons Why Play Therapy is Great for Kids

Building Self-Esteem in Children and Teens

Handling In-Law Conflicts: Tips for Couples

Additional counseling services at our Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale & Plantation offices

A calmer home starts with you.

Understand Your Child.
Parent With Greater Confidence.