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SPECIALIZED THERAPY FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, & ADULTS.
You’ve tried the books, podcasts, even other therapies, but nothing’s worked.
What if I told you more effort isn’t the answer?
Despite the constant challenges that have been thrown at you—by a chronic illness, your child, or a combination of both—you’ve done your best to stay patient, to follow experts’ advice, and to make the “right” choices. But even with all that effort, research, and understanding…something still isn’t clicking. Day to day, things don’t feel easier, and you’re just as depleted as ever.
What you actually need is the kind of support that helps you turn “knowing” into doing.
maybe you’re…
A parent who’s exhausted from dealing with constant meltdowns, and unsure what else to do to help your child.
Every day feels like navigating a minefield—you never know exactly what will set your child off, or how long the next meltdown will last. You’ve tried to stay calm, to use every strategy you’ve heard about, but it all seems like putting a bandaid on a bigger issue.
You find yourself dreading simple things like mealtimes, errands, or school dropoff, because you know it could result in a battle. And when you add in the stress of managing a medical condition or other unique needs, it can feel like there’s no space left to breathe. You just want home to feel peaceful again—and to feel confident that you’re doing right by your child.
Living with a chronic illness or diabetes and feeling burnout trying to balance it all — alongside life’s other challenges.
Managing diabetes or other chronic illnesses can feel like a full-time job—one that never lets you clock out. Every meal, outing, or change in routine comes with an endless mental checklist of carbs, doses, numbers, and what ifs. You’re constantly thinking three steps ahead, yet still end up blaming yourself when things swing high or low.
It’s exhausting to live in a body that demands so much vigilance. You wish you could just trust yourself and enjoy your life without every decision revolving around your condition, but it’s hard to imagine how that would be possible.
Frustrated with generic approaches that don’t capture the full picture
Advice like “focus on the positive, be consistent, try a sticker chart” just sounds like white noise after having heard it so many times. You already know all the usual tricks don't work for the unique needs of your family, your body, or your life. The last thing you want from a therapist is to feel like they don’t actually get what you’re going through—again. You want and need support that really makes a difference, and is specifically designed for the life you’re living right now.
Hi, I’M Dr. Sabrina.
I’m confident we can create the lasting change you’re seeking in months, not years.
As a Stanford-trained psychologist with over a decade of experience helping parents, children, and adults, I’ve learned that lasting change is possible when therapy meets you in the reality of your daily life. My work blends the science of what’s proven to help with the art of tailoring those tools to you. That means I take time to understand what’s important to you and what you want your life to look like, so the plan we build together is actually effective in getting you there.
Therapy with me is active and collaborative—I don’t hand you a stack of generic strategies and say “good luck.” I hand-pick the right combination of skills for your goals and coach you through how to use them in real time, in your real life. Instead of wondering “Am I doing this right?”, you get step-by-step guidance right in the moments that matter most. With this approach, you’ll understand why we’re making the changes we are, feel confident using the tools you learn on your own, and see the lasting difference you’ve been hoping for.
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Together, we can…
Understand what’s driving your child’s outbursts and emotional overwhelm.
Replace constant battles with tools that help your child listen and regulate.
Create structure and boundaries that actually support cooperation.
Help your child feel more confident, secure, and proud of themselves.
Restore peace and teamwork within your family.
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Together, we can…
Build routines that bring more connection and joy into your days.
Strengthen your relationship with your child through practical, everyday moments.
Learn skills that make discipline feel fair, consistent, and kind.
Turn playtime into a tool for emotional growth and learning.
Create a sense of balance that makes parenting feel less like living in survival mode.
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Together, we can…
Use live coaching to guide your interactions in real time as you play and connect.
Focus on small, measurable goals that lead to long-term success.
Strengthen your child’s cooperation and your confidence through practice, not just theory.
Learn evidence-based skills that become second nature in daily life.
Troubleshoot to figure out which skills, in which order, with which delivery works best.
Build a foundation for calmer, more connected family dynamics.
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Together, we can…
Navigate the emotional toll of ongoing medical challenges with clarity.
Develop strategies to manage stress while caring for your health.
Achieve your goals within or despite medical illness.
Heal from the trauma of a medical event, diagnosis, or condition.
Reclaim space for joy, rest, and identity outside of illness.
Strengthen your ability to communicate confidently with providers, employers, and loved ones.
Create a supportive environment with someone who understands the complexities of medical issues.
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Together, we can…
Break the cycle of burnout, fear, guilt, and shame that comes with constant monitoring.
Build realistic routines that make diabetes care feel sustainable.
Balance the mental load around food, numbers, and decisions.
Reconnect with activities and people you’ve been avoiding out of worry.
Learn strategies that help you trust yourself and your body again.
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Let’s design your path forward, together.
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Connect with me
Schedule a free consultation by clicking here. On this call, we’ll talk about what you’re hoping to change, answer any questions you may have, and discover whether we’re a good fit to work together.
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Get your customized game plan
We’ll create a personalized plan that’s specific to your goals, your family, and your real life. You’ll know exactly what to expect and what we’ll focus on, so you can feel confident from the very first session.
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See progress in real life
You can start using new skills right away—and begin noticing real changes in your day-to-day routines and relationships. Therapy with me is active, focused, and designed to create lasting results quickly.
Ready to feel confident in your next step?
Lasting change starts here.
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