Therapy and Support for Parents Navigating PANS/PANDAS
Oakland, California & Online
Practical, grounded support for the complexity, uncertainty, and emotional toll of caring for a child with PANS or PANDAS.
You didn’t expect to become an expert in neuroinflammation, autoimmunity, and psychiatric flare-ups.
But here you are — managing meltdowns, advocating at school meetings, researching treatments late at night, and questioning everything.
When your child’s symptoms don’t fit neatly into a diagnostic category, parenting can feel terrifying, exhausting, and isolating.
I’m a licensed psychologist, and I’m also a parent of a child with PANS/PANDAS. I understand this from both a clinical and lived perspective.
I know what it’s like to sit in a doctor’s office and not be believed. I know the grief of watching your child disappear into a flare. And I know how hard it is to keep advocating when you’re running on empty.
This space is designed to support you as a parent so you don’t have to carry all of this alone.
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 is not about “bad parenting” or a lack of discipline
You’re managing an invisible illness that affects your child’s brain, body, and behavior.
I offer a calm, grounded space to help you make sense of what’s happening, think more clearly about next steps, and stay emotionally steadier as you advocate for your child — without losing yourself in the process.
What we can work on together
Making sense of the PANS/PANDAS diagnosis and treatment process
Communicating more effectively with doctors, teachers, and family
Creating realistic, sustainable plans for home, school, and daily life
Thinking through treatment decisions with greater clarity and confidence
Navigating the emotional impact—fear, grief, and burnout
Supporting your own nervous system so you can feel more grounded, steady, and supported
Frequently asked questions about PANS/PANDAS parent support
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No, this is parent-focused psychotherapy, grounded in a supportive and practical approach.
Sessions are tailored to help you:
Think through complex situations and decisions
Navigate the emotional toll of parenting a child with PANS/PANDAS
Stay more grounded and resourced in the face of ongoing stress
My approach integrates supportive psychotherapy, problem-solving, and nervous system–informed strategies.
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I typically work with the primary caregiving parent, but sessions can occasionally include both if helpful. We’ll decide together based on your needs
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That’s fine! This is a focused, adjunct service. Many parents find it complements ongoing therapy well.