Got a kid who melts,

worries, clings, shuts down, explodes, or tries to run the whole damn house?

Same. Those kids are my people.
I help them settle — and help you exhale.

When you're ready, I'm here. Let's talk.

It’s okay if you’re not sure yet. We’ll figure it out together.

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You’re trying so hard. I see it...

The meltdowns, the shutdowns, the worry that wakes you up at 2 a.m. The school calls. The sibling chaos.
The feeling that every day is a spin of “Okay… how bad is it going to get?” You love your child with a fierceness that startles even you —
and still, some days feel impossibly heavy.

Nothing’s “wrong with them.”
You know that.

And you’d walk barefoot over Legos to help them feel safe, happy, and at ease.

But right now…it’s just a lot. You’re exhausted. And honestly? A little scared. I get it.

You’ve already tried so many things.

You’ve read the books.
Listened to the podcasts.
Tried consequences… and sticker charts… and maybe even ignored it like that one parenting article said.

You’ve practiced “deep breaths,” googled words like “emotional regulation,” “somatic coping,” and “why does my kid melt down over everything.”

And still, the behavior, the moods…nothing is shifting.

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You may have been told your child is too anxious, too sensitive, too shy, too controlling, too wild…too much.

But that doesn’t land. Not in your gut. Because you know this isn’t a kid being “bad.”
This is a kid in distress.

You just don’t know how to help them.
Yet..

This is the part no one tells you.

When a kid struggles, the whole house feels it.

Suddenly you’re learning how to operate with no sleep.

Every conversation with your partner turns into a strategy meeting.

You tiptoe around potential triggers, waiting for the next big blow.

You feel like the adultiest adult in the room… and also want to
cry in the shower.

And in the middle of it all, you’re thinking,
Shouldn’t I know how to handle my own kid?

Nope.
Not without support.

This is a big job.

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What you want is simple (and huge):

You want your child to feel safe —in their body, in their world, and with the people who love them.

You want fewer battles, fewer shutdowns, fewer eggshells.
You want mornings to be smoother and bedtime to not feel like a hostage negotiation.

You want to stop wondering, “Am I f**king them up for life?”

And deep down, you want to feel like your family can breathe again.

That’s not too much to want. Honestly, it’s what a healthy family needs and deserves.

Now, who am I in all this?

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Hi, I’M Dylan.

 I help kids who live close to overwhelm—

…the anxious thinkers, the explosive feelers, the perfectionists, the shutdown-and-hide types,
and kids who’ve been through scary or overwhelming experiences that their bodies remember even when their words don’t.

I also help the grown-ups who love them, because none of this happens in a vacuum.

In my world, play is the language, the nervous system is the map,
and relationship is the medicine.

I don’t believe kids are “too much.” And I don’t believe parents are doing it wrong.
I believe nervous systems get overwhelmed, and with the right support, they learn how to soften, stretch, and steady again.

Together, we:

  • Help your child feel safer inside themselves

  • Grow their capacity to handle big feelings

  • Build confidence + flexibility

  • Strengthen connection at home

And we do it gently, playfully, and at their pace. No shame. No force. No “fixing.”
Just support.

Because when a child’s nervous system feels safe, everything else begins to change.

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Get to know me
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I keep my caseload intentionally small so I can stay grounded, sanitize toys carefully between clients, and be fully attuned to each family. That way, every child and parent receives the calm, steady care they need to grow and thrive.

How I Can Help

Shift the focus from “bad behavior” to communication.
I help families respond more effectively, teach children new skills, and shift the energy in their homes. Behavior isn’t just defiance or anxiety — it’s communication. Together, we’ll look underneath the surface to find the real roots of your child’s struggles.

A deeply attuned approach.
I draw on decades of study in relational neuroscience, attachment theory, prenatal and perinatal psychology, consciousness studies, Synergetic Play Therapy, and energy work. I’ve also done my own healing, which allows me to hold space for even the earliest imprints children may carry into the playroom.

The Outcome

When the deeper roots are addressed, surface struggles begin to ease.
Nightmares, meltdowns, anxiety, and defiance often decrease or resolve. Parents feel more confident, children feel more secure, and families rediscover connection and joy.

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What This Looks Like

For parents:
Imagine having someone help you understand what’s happening when your child:

  • Melts down over “little things”

  • Goes from sweet to sour in seconds

  • Shows baffling behaviors that leave you feeling alone

For children:
At the same time, I help your child:

  • Feel seen, accepted, and understood

  • Process past events and big feelings

  • Learn new ways to cope — all through child-led, therapeutic play

Child Therapy


I provide play therapy for toddlers and young children, and even infants with their parents, on issues ranging from aggression and acting out, nightmares, and helping kids process transition, grief and loss, birth complications, adoption, stress & trauma from past events, and family transition.

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Individual Therapy


As you care for children, you may feel your own complicated or traumatic childhood get triggered, and is impacting your ability to be the parent you want to be. I can help you explore and unpack that, and empower you to free yourself from the past that still affects you, so you can be the parent you want to be.

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Family Therapy


Your whole family is affected when things are off-kilter, when stress and lack of communication is a weight that bears down on everyone. It can be so helpful to have someone to help you all learn to communicate, express yourselves, listen to each other, and learn how to find your balance, so you can enjoy each other again.

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Get in touch.

I understand you may have questions about this process and whether I’m a good fit for your family. Schedule a free 20-minute consultation with me to get your questions answered and learn more about how we can work together.

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Let’s bring health & harmony back into your home.

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