You can sign up in increments of 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or one hour. This not only makes it more affordable for those in need of a bit of help who are on a budget, but it also makes it convenient for parents who would have a tough time making it out to Malibu (or, for that matter, the United States.)

Naturally I'll continue working with people in person, but I'm really looking forward to introducing this telephone option. So often people don't need ongoing sessions as much as random advice and suggestions,especially right after "an episode" where the parent/child train "derailed."

I tell people that when you've worked with children and their parents as long as I have--first as a teacher, then as an educational therapist, then as a family counselor and parenting coach-- I can almost "smell" what's going on, and what kind of shifts will make the needed differences.

Many times I speak with new clients over the phone and they are astonished by how quickly I'm able to get to the heart of their problem without having ever met them or their child.

So I hope you'll take advantage of this new way to help you along the road of parenting your children and teens, and unraveling the challenging issues as they appear.

Whether you need a series of phone sessions, or an occasion 15 minutes of advice, if you'd like to sign up for a phone consult, please click here .

Helping parents raise kids who are happy and resilient is my passion. I look forward to helping you, should you find yourself in need of a little help.