Support for parents raising children with special needs or intellectual/developmental disabilities
Because special needs parenting requires specialized therapy.
You have been taking care of everyone. Now let’s protect your well-being too.
As a parent of a child with special needs, the profound stress you carry often leads to depression, anxiety, isolation and feelings of overwhelm.
Parenting is hard, but parenting children with disabilities is much more complex.
Parents who have children with disabilities often feel like they live in an alternate universe from others because life is harder.
Children with special needs and intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) present significant and unique challenges that complicate parenting. In order to care for your family, you engage in exhausting struggles, endless problem-solving and unrelenting advocacy, stretching yourself beyond your limits to be present for your family. Meanwhile, anxiety about the future is a constant worry.
The ongoing stress affects relationships and increases risks of experiencing depression, anxiety and loneliness.
Hi, I’m Dr. Sharon Artz.
Support is critical for parents raising children with disabilities. I specialize in providing a dedicated, expert space where you can catch your breath, expand your coping capacity, and develop resilience so that you can live a fuller life.
Specializing in helping parents of children with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).
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Weekly sessions to address the emotional issues of parents who have children with disabilities, in addition to practical strategizing and problem-solving. Learn more.
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Transition planning to prepare for adulthood which includes learning about Medicaid, adult services, and IEP issues. Learn more.
How therapy with me works
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Feeling safe and trusting someone new takes courage. Use this opportunity to schedule a free, no-pressure phone conversation so we can both learn a little about each other. Taking this first step can lead to a significant difference in your ability to cope with your personal challenges.