Two paths, one root system
Coaching, consultation, and professional development rooted in nervous system science, supporting families at home and the school systems that serve them.
Rooted Minds bridges the gap between home and school, creating calmer families, more supportive classrooms, and children who feel understood in both spaces.
Behavior is communication. Learn to decode what your child's nervous system is telling you.
Build co-regulation skills that turn overwhelming moments into opportunities for connection and growth.
Navigate school systems with confidence. IEPs, 504s, and accommodations demystified.
I partner with families who know something more is going on, and are looking for someone who gets it.
Educational Consultant
I've spent over 15 years working alongside families and educators, learning that behavior is often the language of an overwhelmed nervous system. I'm here to help you make sense of the systems you're navigating and the nervous systems of the children you care about.
Read My Full StoryBehavior isn't fixed. It's understood.
Every story is different. It starts with truly hearing yours.
Together we map nervous system patterns: cues, signals, and strengths.
You'll get regulation strategies that actually work in your hardest moments.
Watch deeper connection take root and real change grow.
Every family's needs are different. Choose the path that feels right for yours.
Answer 3 quick questions and I'll point you in the right direction.
I believe every family and school deserves support regardless of financial circumstances. If cost is a barrier, please reach out. I offer adjusted rates on a case-by-case basis.
Choose the format that works best for you.
Most sessions take place virtually, so families and educators anywhere can access support. Book directly through the online calendar.
Book a SessionIf you're nearby and unsure whether your area is included, submit a request.
Available throughout Northern California for families, schools, and educators. Visits may include:
Travel scheduling varies by region. Submit a short request form and I'll reach out with options for your area.
Guides, interactive tools, and deeper support to meet you where you are.
Three printable posters supporting inclusive communication, dignity, and connection. Free to download, print, and share.
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When kids are overwhelmed, their thinking brain goes offline. They don't need more correction. They need connection. An interactive flipbook on emotional regulation.
Start ReadingReal-time support for challenging moments. Understand what's happening beneath the surface and receive calm, step-by-step guidance through a nervous system lens.
Try It FreeReal-time support for challenging moments through a nervous system and regulation lens.
Try It FreeNotice patterns in your child's behavior through reflection on triggers and regulation states.
Try It FreeRecognize your nervous system state and take simple steps to reset, refocus, and reconnect.
Open ToolkitAn interactive flipbook on emotional regulation and the nervous system.
Start ReadingUnderstand regulation through natural rhythm. Four phases, a dysregulation scan, and day tracking.
Full Access for SubscribersThree printable posters supporting inclusive communication, dignity, and connection.
View & DownloadWhy social stories work, how to write them, and interactive examples to try.
Explore GuideReading social cues, navigating group situations, and interactive scenarios.
Read GuideUnderstanding Gestalt Language Processing and echolalia as meaningful communication.
Read GuideOrganize what's been happening at school and prepare thoughtful questions for your child's team.
Start ReflectionRecognizing the difference in how we respond to children and why it matters.
Read GuideShifting from judgment to curiosity, the lens change that transforms how you respond.
Read GuideGuiding your child without battles, from prompting to stepping out of power struggles.
Read GuideUnderstand MTSS, school support systems, parent rights, and how to advocate for your child.
Open GuideLog triggers, behaviors, and responses to reveal patterns that support meaningful interventions.
Full Access for SubscribersSimple, privacy-first IEP goal progress tracking designed for busy school-day realities.
Full Access for SubscribersGuided reflection for administrators to examine how PBIS systems are working across their site.
Full Access for SubscribersStructured support for IEP decision-making, compliance, and documentation.
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Practical, trauma-informed resources you can use before, during, and after hard conversations.
Understand what's happening in your nervous system during IEP meetings and difficult school conversations — and learn how to stay grounded.
A calm, clear guide to California procedural safeguards, IEP rights, timelines, due process, and more. Know your rights so you can advocate with confidence.
Thoughts on regulation, connection, and supporting the children in your care.
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Practical strategies for calm, connection, and advocacy at home.
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Rooted Minds also partners with schools and educators seeking guidance around nervous system regulation, neurodiversity, and building supportive learning environments.
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