As a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, I’ve spent the last fifteen years helping couples and families find healthier, more fulfilling ways to do life together. So when I remarried after divorce and blended my household—my two daughters with my husband’s two young boys—I figured I was better equipped than most to handle the transition.

But life, as it often does, had other plans.

Despite my training, I found myself bouncing daily between inadequacy, frustration, exhaustion, and even hopelessness. Our marriage felt strained. The kids were struggling. And I couldn’t help but think, Even with all I know… this is still SO hard.

Something had to change. And fast.

So I did what I’ve always done in hard moments: I went deep. I dug into the best research and resources available on blended family dynamics—what actually works—and began applying those insights in both my home and my practice.

What I discovered was this:

Traditional marriage and parenting frameworks often fall short when it comes to stepfamilies. The needs, the rhythms, and the emotional dynamics are different—and they deserve tailored support.

That’s why I expanded my practice to include blended family coaching.

Today, I work with couples and families across the country, offering grounded, research-informed guidance to help them move forward with more clarity, connection, and confidence.