Hi, I’m Dr. Alana.
Parent coach. Mom. Guide by your side.
I believe with my whole heart that parents have the power to transform their families.
I’ve had the privilege of working with parents and children in schools, hospitals, in their homes, and in private practice for 10+ years. I received my BA in Psychology from The Ohio State University and PhD in School and Pediatric Psychology from The University of South Florida.
I completed a two-year fellowship at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital then worked at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital before opening my own practice in 2017. I worked as a licensed child psychologist providing therapy to children and their families.
Through my experience, I observed the undeniable pattern: Parents have the power to transform their families. My heart let me know it was time to close my therapy practice, and I started coaching full-time to support parents. There’s no question in my mind that when parents grow, children grow!
As parents, we often think we have to be put together when in reality it’s the unfiltered, no make-up, spontaneous moments that shape our parenting lives. Cheers to being real about parenting!
Who I Help
Early childhood parents who have a child birth through 8 years old.
Schools and organizations that support early childhood parents.
My Specialties
Emotions / Emotional Regulation
Tantrums
Sensory Overload (aka: Meltdowns)
Parent-Child Communication & Relationship Building
Separation Challenges
Sibling Relationships
Transitions
Establishing Healthy Family Routines & Rituals
Limit & Boundary Setting
Supporting Highly Sensitive/Deeply Feeling Children
Parenting on the Same Team
I take a playful, science-based approach to parenting.
No one size fits all. I tailor the experience to best meet you where you’re at.
