Finding a coach that understands you and your family is the first step in moving in the right direction.
Whether you are looking for someone to bounce ideas off of, reach family goals, help with specific issues or learn more about yourself as a parents, I’m here to help.
Parent Coaching
As a parent, I understand the enormity of raising children in this complex and ever changing world. Balancing a career, fostering a secure and strong attachment with our children, and maintaining relationships with our loved ones is not only hard, it can sometimes feel unattainable. Our approach changes as our children grow—from toddlers to school-age kids, to young adults ready to launch. I believe that the ages and stages of our children are mirrored in the ages and stages of our parenting approaches. As parents we grow and learn along with our children and when we hit a roadblock, we feel it. If you are feeling stuck, out of ideas, overwhelmed or just need some reassurance, I am here to help.
My Approach
Together we will develop concrete skills and goal based approaches that are tailored to your family and parenting style.
My parent coaching experience includes but is not limited to:
Understanding and unpacking parenting styles through the ages and stages of development
Understanding and managing worry in relation to parenting
Navigating behavioral, emotional, leaning and attention difficulties
Supporting you in working through school, home and community based concerns.
My goal is to empower you to support your family. I will provide you with, science-backed, evidence-based strategies, and guide in the implementation of them by explaining, modeling and giving you time to practice.
“Gretchen Herter is my go-to resource as a clinician/coach who supports parents and as a parent myself. She brings deep expertise to her practice as a licensed clinician with over 15 years of experience and a warm, practical approach that puts parents at ease while navigating a path forward. Gretchen is my first recommendation because I know with certainty that parents who work with her will get the clarity, insight, and comprehensive plan they deserve and need. They will find welcomed relief knowing they have a trusted partner to help them navigate their unique struggles. If you're looking for a parent coach to help you make transformational shifts in your family dynamic, look no further than Gretchen Herter.”
- Sarah Harmon, Founder of The School of MOM and Parent Wellness Group
Who I am
a parent
a sounding board
non-judgmental supporter and ally
strength-based facilitator
growth mindset educator
Who you are
a parent trying to manage it all
a new or veteran parent
a parent looking for new or different strategies
a parent trying to understand their child’s learning or mental health needs
a parent looking for resources
