supporting relationship with warmth, sensitivity and insight

Together we will journey towards increased understanding and deepened relationships

“What we see has the biggest influence on what we do.”

-Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Developmental Psychologist  

“When we invite our children into deep, unconditional relationship, we create the conditions in which they can flourish.””
— Lisa Weiner

I would be honored to share my eyes with you. Because what we see is the biggest determiner of our actions, my goal as a parent coach is to support you in gaining insight into your child by sharing with you what I see as you describe your child to me.

Some areas we might explore together include understanding the nature of their attachment to you, assessing their ability to feel vulnerable feelings and looking at areas where their development is unimpeded as well as areas where it might be stuck.


Bringing my extensive training with Dr. Neufeld, many years of experience teaching and working with parents and my training in Internal Family Systems, I would be honored to support you with skill and care.

Through individual telehealth sessions and live online parenting classes, I work with parents of children of all ages, birth through adulthood.

 It turns out that in supporting our children in reaching their full potential, we as parents move closer to fulfilling ours. If in our process together we encounter parts of you that get in the way of your parenting, my training in Internal Family Systems can support us in turning inward and towards those parts to provide them with loving care.

I look forward to helping you create more joy, connection and ease in your family!

What Parents are Saying

  • “I’ll not forget the first few times I noticed that the newly implemented parenting strategies I employed as a result of Lisa’s teachings resulted in a distinctly different, and exponentially better, outcome for my oldest daughter. These were rewarding moments indeed. But now that it’s been five full years since I embraced Dr. Neufeld’s philosophy, after taking Lisa’s brilliantly-delivered classes, I can confidently say that parenting through the lens of these teachings is the best thing I ever did for my children. Surely Dr. Neufeld is a genius; but it is Lisa who delivers the message with the spirit, empathy, and deeply rich context that makes it understandable and wholly accessible.”

    -Wendy R.

  • “I’m so thankful for Lisa’s warm approach, her wisdom and insight. I felt lost in how to parent my strong-willed, spirited daughter. I had read so many parenting books, yet struggled to find my rhythm as a parent. Once I started to work with Lisa, I began to trust my intuition more and finally found a parenting path that resonated with my heart and mind. It has helped me deepen my relationship with my children. I’m so thankful for Lisa’s warm approach, her wisdom and insight.”

    - Vanessa O.

  • “I enrolled in this class because I wanted to understand the reasons behind some of my teens' behaviors. The topics covered in the class are eye opening and the way Lisa expands on each topic via examples adds to the practicality of the content. Implementing the gems from the class has improved my relationship with my teens and there's more joy in our lives as a result.”

    -Fauzia M.

  • “When I first met Lisa five years ago, parenting my four-year-old was completely overwhelming and no fun. With wise guidance and deep compassion Lisa helped me find the joy in the huge job of raising a child. I benefited greatly from both our one on one work as well as group classes. Lisa’s approach has helped me to reclaim my own power as a parent and to be the best mother for my child. The work I’ve done with Lisa has vastly improved my relationship with my daughter, for which I am forever grateful. As she gets older we continue to use the approaches we’ve learned and we can check in with Lisa as new challenges come up. Her wisdom is invaluable!”

    -Maura J.

  • “Taking Lisa's class Making Sense of Adolescence has been helpful in a deep and meaningful way. Little nuggets like remembering to be softer in my interactions with my son, and knowing that I'm always working on relationship with him, have been so useful in my day-to-day interactions. The lessons I'm learning in Lisa's class will have a ripple effect for good in this world which also feels so valuable.”

    -Lupin H.

  • “We started working with Lisa when our 14-year-old (they/them) was in a deep depression coming out of the pandemic. We were so disconnected with them, and we were scared that we had lost them. With Lisa's help, we were able to take simple steps to reconnect, respond to their needs, dial down our efforts to control them, and rebuild our relationship. They are so much happier now, and they turn to us for advice and to share big feelings. I feel sure that this wouldn't have happened without Lisa's help.”

    -Bryony R

  • “I have taken a few courses with Lisa: Hold on to Your Kids, Making Sense of Adolescence and Alpha Children. With each course, I have felt more confident about the kind of parent I want to be and the kind of children I want to raise. Lisa has a way with words that cuts to the heart of the matter in a gentle yet impactful way. She is wonderful about taking the time to answer questions and explain the material until it is clear. It has been a blessing and deep privilege to spend time in Lisa’s classes without which I wouldn’t be the parent that I am or continue to strive to become. Her classes have been life changing for my family and I could not recommend them more. They are worth every penny.”

    -Reema (Homeschooling Mom of 12 and 8 year old boys)

  • “Before attending Lisa's classes I was very concerned about causing harm to my child due to not fully understanding her emotional and developmental needs. Classes were full of information, in fact, so wonderfully thick with info that I found my brain just buzzing as I took furious notes and thought "Wow! That is amazing and makes so much sense," over and over. I have been to so many parenting classes but none like this. Lisa was very straightforward and her approach was so very refreshing. She is compassionate, full of empathy, and she is also very clear about how brains work and helps parents identity when they are off track regarding the path to being most helpful to creating a space for their child's development to flourish. This, let's get down to the business style is exceptional. She brings great stories and humor into the classroom and it is not only informational but accessible and enjoyable to take classes with Lisa. I cannot thank Lisa and the Neufeld methods enough for helping my daughter and I have a much, much better relationship!”

    -Lindsay F.

  • “I feel so incredibly lucky to have Lisa in my life. Her warmth, compassion and joy, along with her deep understanding of children and families drew me in right away. In our one-on-one sessions, Lisa is able, time and again, to help me completely shift my “take” on what is happening, to feel my own feelings and accept things I am resisting. I return to the issue at hand with new skills and new insights that make things better EVERY TIME. Lisa has an amazing ability to listen between the words I am saying or the situation I am describing to get to the heart of what is really going on, and lifts every conversation to a completely different level. I end feeling hopeful and empowered. I feel her sincere care and concern for my family and that she wants us to find our way - and we are. Thank you so much, Lisa!”

    -Cindy M.

  • “As a psychotherapist and a mom, I really appreciated taking Making Sense of Adolescence with Lisa. Gordon Neufeld’s work makes the most sense to me of all the parenting books I’ve read and Lisa has a great ability to explain his model and to make it easy to integrate into daily family life. I wish every parent could take this class!”

    - Annmarie P.

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