Parent Support for PANS/PANDAS

In Oakland, CA and Online Across California

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For parents in California navigating complex neuroimmune conditions

You didn’t expect to become an expert in neuroinflammation, autoimmunity, and psychiatric flare-ups.
But here you are — managing meltdowns, advocating in schools, and questioning everything.

When your child’s symptoms don’t fit neatly into a diagnostic box, parenting can feel terrifying, exhausting, and isolating.
You deserve support from someone who understands both the clinical side and the personal toll.

I’m a licensed psychologist- and also a PANDAS/PANS parent. I’ve lived it.

You shouldn’t have to figure this out alone.

Parenting a child with PANS or PANDAS often means:

  • Behaviors that come out of nowhere

  • Doctors who don’t understand

  • Schools that push back or pathologize

  • Emotional whiplash from one day to the next

This isn’t about “bad parenting” or “just anxiety.”
You’re managing an invisible illness that impacts your child’s brain, body, and behavior.
I offer you a calm, supportive space to make sense of it all—and to help you become your child’s strongest advocate without losing yourself in the process.

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What We Can Work On Together..

  • Understanding the PANS/PANDAS diagnosis and treatment process

  • Communicating effectively with doctors, teachers, and family

  • Creating realistic plans for home, school, and daily life

  • Exploring treatment decisions with clarity and confidence

  • Processing your own feelings of fear, loss, or burnout

  • Prioritizing your own nervous system health and capacity

FAQs About Parent Support for PANDAS/PANS

  • No, this is clinical support for you as a parent. We focus on how you're coping and managing your child’s needs—not on direct therapy for your child.

  • I typically work with the primary caregiving parent, but sessions can occasionally include both if helpful. We’ll decide together based on your needs

  • That’s fine! This is a focused, adjunct service. Many parents find it complements ongoing therapy or coaching well.

Resources for Professionals

Are you a therapist wanting to learn more about supporting families affected by PANS/PANDAS?
Check out my training course for mental health professionals:
Course Details: https://elizabeth-s-site-6181.thinkific.com/products/courses/pans-pandas-course-therapists