Parent Coaching in Los Angeles
Parent coaching in Los Angeles helping parents support anxious children and teens. SPACE-certified. Learn strategies that actually work. Providing telehealth in CA, FL, UT.
Takeaway: Brooke Sundin, LMFT is a licensed therapist and SPACE-certified parent coach in Los Angeles with over 10 years of experience helping parents support anxious children and teens. Parent coaching teaches you strategies that reduce your child's anxiety, even when your child isn't in therapy. Telehealth sessions available throughout California, Florida, and Utah. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn more.
You Might Be Here Because...
You've tried everything to help your anxious child, and nothing seems to work
Your child's struggles are affecting the whole family
You're exhausted from walking on eggshells
You want to help but worry you're making things worse
Your child refuses to go to therapy, but you know they need support
You're ready to learn new strategies that actually work
Parenting a struggling child is hard. And sometimes, the most powerful changes start with you. You don't have to figure this out alone.
Meet Brooke Sundin, LMFT
Hi, I'm Brooke. I'm the owner and founder of Light Minds Child and Family Therapy, and I've spent over ten years working with children, teens, and their parents.
If you're feeling stuck, watching your child struggle and not knowing how to help, I want you to know something: you have more power to create change than you realize. When you shift how you respond to your child's anxiety, your child shifts too. Parent coaching gives you the tools to become the support your child needs, and to feel confident doing it.
I'm certified in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), an evidence-based program developed at the Yale Child Study Center. SPACE has been shown to reduce child anxiety and OCD even when the child never sets foot in therapy. It works because it focuses on what you can control: your own responses.
CREDENTIALS & TRAINING
License Number: California #124192
Additional Licenses: TPMF1613 (Florida), 14231277-3902 (Utah)
Education: MS Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University, Long Beach
Certifications: SPACE (Yale Child Study Center), ACT (Institute for Better Health)
Years in Practice: 10+
Modalities Used: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Play Therapy, SPACE, and more
My approach to parent coaching
I believe that co-creating a warm, trusting environment is the most important part of this process. It's essential for you to feel comfortable being your authentic self, and to know that I'm first and foremost a person who truly cares about you and your family.
I don't take this work lightly. I recognize the vulnerability it takes to open yourself up to parenting differently, and I honor the role I can play in your family's life. I want to make sure you get the most out of our work together, and I respect your investment of time, energy, and resources.
At the same time, my approach is infused with playfulness, creativity, and even humor when it fits. While I take my role seriously, my ultimate goal is to support you and your child in obtaining a "light mind."
What is SPACE?
I'm certified in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), an evidence-based program developed at Yale. Research shows it's as effective as CBT for children, even when the child doesn't participate in treatment.
How It Works
Instead of focusing on changing your child directly, SPACE focuses on reducing "accommodations" — the things you do to help your child avoid anxiety. Accommodations come from a place of love, but they often keep anxiety stuck. SPACE teaches you how to be supportive without accommodating, which helps your child build real confidence.
Who It's For
Parent coaching is ideal when:
Your child refuses therapy or isn't ready
You want to complement your child's individual therapy
You're dealing with anxiety, OCD, or avoidance behaviors
You want concrete strategies you can use at home
What I Help Parents With
Anxious Children & Teens
Learn how to respond to your child's anxiety in ways that build confidence rather than reinforce fear. Stop the accommodation cycle and help your child face challenges.
OCD & Rituals
When your child's OCD pulls the whole family into rituals and reassurance, SPACE helps you step out of the cycle without abandoning your child.
School Avoidance
Morning battles about school are exhausting. Parent coaching helps you set supportive limits and reduce the behaviors that keep avoidance going.
Oppositional Behavior
When your child's behavior is pushing everyone to their limits, learn strategies that reduce conflict without giving in or escalating.
I Also Help Parents Navigate
Emotional Dysregulation
Setting Boundaries
Sibling Conflict
Co-parenting Challenges
Building Connection
What Parent Coaching Looks Like
We start with your story.
I want to understand what's happening at home: the patterns, the triggers, what you've already tried. This helps me tailor the approach to your specific situation.
I teach you the framework.
Whether we're using SPACE or other evidence-based strategies, you'll learn the "why" behind the techniques so you can adapt them as situations change.
We create a plan together.
You'll leave each session with specific strategies to try at home. We'll troubleshoot what's working and what isn't.
Why choose Light Minds?
SPACE-Certified
I'm trained in SPACE through the Yale Child Study Center, one of the most respected programs for parent-based treatment of child anxiety.
Real-World Focus
I don't just teach theory. Every session focuses on practical strategies you can use immediately at home.
Flexible Approach
Parent coaching can work alongside your child's therapy, or it can be the primary intervention when your child isn't ready for individual sessions.
What Parents Say
★★★★★
"Brooke is a thoughtful and insightful clinician. She has helped our teen daughter rebuild her confidence and ability to handle anxiety. She’s also given us tools as parents to support our daughter at home. I am so thankful for her support and highly recommend her services!"
— L.N.
★★★★★
“Brooke is an exceptional clinician for children, teens, women, and for parent coaching. She really understands how to work with the whole family system.”
— J.L.
★★★★★
"Brooke has been extremely helpful in supporting our little one around their anxiety. She's introduced a lot of tools for our child to use and has given us parents strategies to support our daughter at home."
— H.L.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Parent coaching focuses on teaching you specific strategies and skills, without your child present. Family therapy involves the whole family in sessions together. Both can be effective depending on your situation.
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No, that's one of the benefits of parent coaching. SPACE in particular is designed to work even when your child isn't in therapy. Your changes create ripple effects.
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Books give general advice. Parent coaching gives you personalized strategies for your specific child, plus ongoing support as you implement them. I'm your partner in this, not just an information source.
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Absolutely. In fact, it often makes therapy more effective. I frequently work with parents while their child sees another therapist (or me) for individual sessions.
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Light Minds is an out-of-network provider. I provide superbills you can submit to your PPO for potential reimbursement. I also offer a limited number of sliding scale slots.
You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone
If you're feeling stuck and ready to try something different, I'd love to help. Parent coaching gives you real tools you can start using right away, and the confidence to know you're doing right by your child.
Areas We Serve
Beverly Hills • Westwood • Venice • Pacific Palisades • West LA • Playa Vista