Parenting Is Hard. Getting Support Shouldn't Be.

You’re Not a Bad Parent—You’re Just Tired, Overwhelmed, and Trying Your Best

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Parenting today looks a lot different than it did a generation ago.

You’re navigating more pressures, more expectations, and way more emotional landmines—and somehow, you’re supposed to do it all perfectly.

If you’re feeling:

  • Disconnected from your child or teen

  • Stuck in cycles of arguing, silence, or shutdowns

  • Guilty for setting limits—or for not setting them

  • Unsure how to talk about tough topics like identity, mental health, or boundaries

  • Burned out from constantly worrying if you’re “doing it right”

You're not failing. You’re human.
And you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Parent coaching and trainings at CLS Counseling & Consulting are built to help you connect with your child, manage emotional stress, and parent with intention—not perfection.

How Parent Coaching Helps

  • Build communication skills that invite trust—not shutdowns

  • Manage emotional stress and reactions (yours and theirs)

  • Learn effective, real-world strategies for setting boundaries

  • Navigate tough conversations about identity, mental health, or life transitions

  • Strengthen connection—even when things feel strained or distant

  • Parent from a place of confidence, not constant guilt

Our Approach

  • Trauma-informed, emotionally responsive, and culturally sensitive

  • Focused on building resilience, not control

  • Respectful of diverse family structures and experiences

  • Practical, real-world strategies you can actually use (no theory-only advice)

  • We meet you where you are—and help you move forward with tools that fit your family, your values, and your goals.

Parent Trainings and Workshops

  • Help kids and teens build emotional strength, bounce back from setbacks, and develop healthy coping skills that last.

  • Learn how to stay calm and connected when emotions run high. Tools for navigating conflict without power struggles or shutdowns.

  • Explore how to affirm your child’s identity with love, respect, and openness—no matter where you are in your own understanding.

  • Set clear, consistent expectations while keeping connection intact. Learn how to hold limits without guilt or escalation.

  • You can’t pour from an empty cup. Learn strategies to manage stress, set boundaries, and care for yourself while supporting your family.

  • Need something for your school, agency, or parent group? We offer tailored workshops designed to meet your community’s specific needs.

Coaching Details

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  • 50-minute virtual sessions available across Missouri and Illinois

  • One-on-one coaching and small group options

  • Customized plans based on your family’s needs

  • Most insurance plans accepted; private pay options available

  • Free 15-minute consultation to see if it's a fit

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You Deserve Support, Too

You’re doing the best you can with what you have.

Coaching isn’t about telling you what you’re doing wrong—it’s about giving you tools, support, and real-world strategies to build the connection you want with your child.

You don’t have to parent alone.