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A different Approach
The percentage of kids born with a deeply processing nervous system hasn't changed—what has changed is an overstimulating modern environment that triggers their sensitivity more frequently, paired with a culture that finally knows how to recognize and name it.
Now accepting families with children ages 4–12. If you are looking for grounded support and a calmer family rhythm, I would love to partner with you. When traditional parenting leads to more meltdowns and stress, it isn't because you are failing—your child’s nervous system simply needs a different approach. I help you cultivate deeper connection, reduce sensory overwhelm, and bring peace back into your home.
Why Start here instead of therapy
Before committing to individual therapy for your child, consider a more streamlined approach. The Orchid Habitat focuses on giving parents the tools
to stabilize the home environment immediately.
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Clinical Play Therapy typically requires an average of 20 sessions to foster significant emotional regulation. Average session cost: $150 per session (Association for Play Therapy)
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Treat the Root, Not the Symptom: We move past "behavior management" to address underlying emotional and sensory needs.
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Parent-Led Regulation: You are your child’s primary "Anchor." When you learn to navigate their sensitivity, the entire household shifts.
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Targeted Psycho-Ed and support from Clinical-Level Play Therapists: Learn the "why" behind the meltdowns so you can solve problems at the source.
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When Standard parenting advice fails
Standard parenting methods often backfire with a highly sensitive child. If you’ve tried the usual discipline tricks and found they only lead to more meltdowns, you aren't alone.
You’re likely exhausted from "walking on eggshells," trying to navigate a world that feels like 100% too much for your child.
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The "Orchid"
and the "Anchor"
ORCHIDS are Highly Sensitive Children who flourish when their environment is supportive, yet struggle when it becomes overwhelming.
As their parent, you are the ANCHOR: the steady, calm, and grounding force that keeps them safe, providing a predictable and nurturing home and environment. You give your child the security they need to thrive.
We bridge the gap between you and your deeply feeling child. For them, a loud room or a scratchy sock isn't a small annoyance—it feels like a physical emergency.
11 Years of Child &
Family Counseling Experience
At Orchid & Anchor, I have 11 years of counseling experience with practical, real-world support for overwhelmed families.
We help you:
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Understand your child’s sensory and emotional triggers
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Respond to meltdowns with confidence instead of fear
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Create calming routines and environments
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Reduce overstimulation within the home
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Build stronger connection and emotional safety
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Turn daily chaos into predictability and peace
Because highly sensitive children don’t need harsher discipline.
They need support that works with their nervous system.
From Survival to Sanctuary
Working with us changes the energy of your home. Your child learns to feel safe and seen while managing their big emotions, and you regain your confidence.
We help you transform your daily struggle into a peaceful sanctuary where you stop just surviving the day and finally start thriving as a family.
"Beneath every behavior there is a feeling. And beneath each feeling is a need. And when we meet that need... we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom."
— Ashleigh Warner
