About Me

You found this page for a reason.

You’ve been carrying this for a long time.

You love your child deeply, and somehow that doesn’t feel like enough.

You’re not sure how you got here. You just know you don’t want to stay here.

I know that feeling.
Not just as a coach, but as a mother.

I’m a mother of four grown children, and my path to this work wasn’t paved with easy relationships and picture-perfect family dinners. I know what it feels like to:

Wonder if you've said the wrong things

Lie awake replaying conversations

Love someone and still feel the gap growing wider

For a while, I did what most parents do.

I focused outward. I tried to manage the situation, smooth things over, say the right thing, be what my children needed.

I was so busy trying to fix the relationship that I lost sight of myself in the process. The harder I tried, the more stuck things felt.

Then something shifted.

I realized I had been waiting…

Waiting for my children to come around.

Waiting for the tension to ease on its own.

Waiting for things to go back to how they used to be.

All that waiting was keeping me completely powerless.

The change I was hoping for in my relationships couldn’t start with them. It had to start with me.

That wasn’t easy to hear. But it was the most freeing thing I had ever learned. Because it meant I wasn’t stuck. It meant there was something I could actually do. I didn’t need my children to show up differently first. I could start right now, with what was already inside me.

That revelation changed my relationships, and it’s the heart of everything I teach.

What I bring to this work:

My personal experience drew me here. My education is what guides my work.

My graduate studies in Applied Family Science allows me to incorporate the tools and skills that are drawn from decades of research into how families heal and how relationships actually change. This is not my opinion or intuition. It is a method grounded in what the research shows works.

I am not just here to listen and encourage you. I teach specific skills you can use in real conversations, real moments, with real people in your family. Because understanding your situation is only half the work. The other half is knowing what to do differently.

My specialty is helping parents see the patterns underneath the conflict, distance, and anxiety. Not to assign blame, but to find exactly where change becomes possible.

The Connection Community

You don't have to do this alone.

One of the hardest parts of this experience is how isolating it feels. The Connection Community is full of parents who understand exactly what you are carrying, because they’re carrying it too.

You don’t have to keep figuring this out on your own. Help is here when you’re ready.

You won’t have to explain yourself or brace for judgment.

You’ll be seen, heard, and taken seriously.

You’ll be surrounded by people who get it.

Join people just like you.

My biggest transformation was learning that I have the power to change my thoughts and not stay stuck in the same loops. It was really powerful for me to learn how to move through uncomfortable emotions. Now I feel I can be there more for others instead of withdrawing because I’m feeling anxious.

Amber

I feel as though I’ve been able to see people and situations in a different light after doing coaching with Tina. I’ve been able to have hard conversations that I’ve been putting off for years after learning and talking with Tina and I feel so much lighter because of it. Thank you!

Angie

Tina is really good at holding space for all the things I brought to her. She asks good questions and doesn’t judge anything you bring up. I love her calm and loving approach.

Susan

I am so glad I decided to enroll in this course. Coaching with Tina helped me to recognize my part in the relationship with my daughter. I learned to love more unconditionally, let go of things out of my control and recognize when I was falling into old patterns. After a short time I could really notice a difference in our relationship. As I continue to use the tools I learned, the more I feel like we are reconnecting in a way that we haven’t in a while.

Misty

I had tried a couple of therapists, but didn’t get any results. I was taking a lot of antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds. Those helped some, but not enough to help me be happy and productive in my own life. With the models Tina taught me, I was able to take control of my thoughts no matter what the circumstance is, and HOLY COW, that has made all the difference in the world.

Jamie

Before working with Tina, I felt desperate, sad, and like a failure. I had tried therapy and other options, but nothing seemed to stick. After coaching with Tina, my relationships have completely changed. I now understand that I only control myself and my emotions, and when I choose how to show up, I can positively influence my life and relationships.

Tessa

I joined this program when my relationship with my daughter felt like it was falling apart. It helped me get back on track, put things in perspective, and stop taking her behavior personally. Reframing my thoughts allowed me to let go of unhelpful expectations and start enjoying her as she is. Tina’s calm, non-judgmental approach, and thoughtful questions made me feel supported every step of the way.

Susan

I’ve gained a deeper awareness of my emotions and clarity about what’s happening inside me, allowing me to show up better for myself and others. I now face tough situations with more compassion and stay present, accepting what’s in front of me. Understanding that I have three sources of knowledge—mind, body, and heart—has been life-changing. This has helped me face myself with honesty, compassion, and more empathy for others. And most importantly, I feel happy again—that’s a true gift.

Gina

My Resources.

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When Your Adult Child Chooses Their Spouse Over You: How to Stay Grounded.

When Your Adult Child’s Spouse Misunderstands You: Stop Defending Yourself and Stay Calm (Part 3).

Stop Blaming Yourself: When Your Adult Child’s Spouse is Anxious or Difficult, part 2.

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About Me

You found this page for a reason.

I know that feeling.Not just as a coach, but as a mother.

Wonder if you've said the wrong things

Lie awake replaying conversations

Love someone and still feel the gap growing wider

For a while, I did what most parents do.

Waiting for my children to come around.

Waiting for the tension to ease on its own.

Waiting for things to go back to how they used to be.

All that waiting was keeping me completely powerless.

What I bring to this work:

The Connection Community

You don't have to do this alone.

You won’t have to explain yourself or brace for judgment.

You’ll be seen, heard, and taken seriously.

You’ll be surrounded by people who get it.

Join people just like you.

My Resources.

When Your Adult Child Chooses Their Spouse Over You: How to Stay Grounded.

When Your Adult Child’s Spouse Misunderstands You: Stop Defending Yourself and Stay Calm (Part 3).

Stop Blaming Yourself: When Your Adult Child’s Spouse is Anxious or Difficult, part 2.

Find out where to start.

I know that feeling.
Not just as a coach, but as a mother.