CLINICAL SERVICES
CLINICAL PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES
Mia Roldan’s work consists of child/adolescent/young adult psychotherapy, family therapy, and parent coaching. Mia’s areas of expertise are: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief and loss, self-harm, trauma and issues specific to LGBTQ youth.
Parent Coaching
Becoming a parent is such a huge transitional time for us as adults. Prepared as we think we are, we are always searching for the best advice and that magical guidebook that can tell us what to expect and what to do. We come into this role influenced by how we were parented, as well as by what our experience of being a child and teenager was like. When one is a parent of a child with high needs, we are often in uncharted territory and are presented with a whole other set of expectations, responsibilities and systems.
You may be facing many issues - your child’s (potential) diagnosis, how it will impact them and your life, what it may mean for school success, how your child is different from their siblings and/or friends, etc. You may also be experiencing some feelings of grief and loss in coming to terms with tough realities and questions that challenge not only who you are as parents, but who you are as individuals. As a therapist, I offer parent coaching sessions to allow you to bring all of the experiences of parenthood into a safe and confidential space where we will talk about everything - the questions, fears, challenges, options and joys of raising a child in our world today. With the knowledge and expertise of the BES staff, plus my experience of being a Special Education teacher for 13 years, you will also be supported and guided through raising a child with high needs. This is an opportunity for you to put a voice to anything you are going through and be able to gain clarity and perspective on this essential role of being your child’s parent.
Positive Discipline Parent Coaching
Our sessions are tailored to support families with children who have unique needs, such as attention challenges, Executive Functioning deficits, and other mental health needs. While all families can benefit from Positive Discipline, this workshop is especially helpful for those who have “tried everything” and need more. Here is what parents can expect:
10 individualized and consecutive 1-hour sessions with Mia Roldan, LCSW, LCDC, Clinical Therapist, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Coach. Sessions can be either virtual or in person based on the family’s preference.
To truly individualize, Mia will review any evaluations and school-based documents pertaining to the specific special needs of the child prior to starting the sessions. To provide continuity of care, she will collaborate with other helping professionals who know the family and/or child well.
Ongoing access to Mia between sessions to help problem-solve and collaborate, as issues unfold in the home. She will be available to parents by text and/or email Monday - Friday, 8am-8pm to offer coaching when specific questions come up. (Responses will be answered within the same day.) This allows for meaningful growth not only during sessions, but between meetings as well.
Families will be provided Positive Discipline materials, (ex. visuals, charts, printed schedules, etc.) to utilize at home, based on the needs of the child and family.
At the conclusion of the 10 sessions, Mia will provide recommendations for continued support and next steps after completion of the parent coaching program (including support for parents and/or children).
ABOUT MIA
Mia received her undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and her masters from UT Austin. She began her professional career as a Special Education Teacher in Austin. Since becoming a Clinical Social Worker, she has worked in hospitals, school districts, an outpatient specialty clinic at Dell Hospital, with the Dept. of Health Social Work at UT’s Dell Medical School and as an assistant professor of practice with the Steve Hicks School of Social Work. Mia has also authored three books on the subject of grief and loss.
Mia is currently accepting new clients.
To contact Mia: click here to send your inquiry, or email her directly.