Shari Grande, MSW, LCSW

About Me

A Parent Coach offers you a confidential environment to gain new perspectives and tools to grow as the exceptional family you know you can be. I will escort you as your sounding board and family support. I will empower you as a parent while helping you discover practical tools to bring growth for your whole family. I have nearly 20 years of experience working with all types of families, including those with special needs, as well as my own. I understand how tough it can be to navigate the systems to find the best help for your child. Allow me to help you, so you may help your child.

Together, we can come up with practical ways for you to take care of yourself when you are overwhelmed by your responsibilities to others. Parent coaching can help you work through some of the many challenges of raising your unique children.

As the proud Mom of two remarkable, differently abled young men, I understand what it means to live with the joys, frustrations, demands, and courage required to be a special needs parent. I appreciate the strength that is necessary to become an advocate for a child, as well as the challenge and success of building a collaborative team with medical, insurance, schools, therapies, and countless other providers.

I am on a similar journey; allow me to walk alongside you. I am delighted to work with parents of children with or without special needs who are seeking parent coaching. 

Professionally, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#LCSW87309) in private practice in Calilfornia. I received my Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and my professional Parent Coach Certification® through PCI as well as ADHD Coaching Certification. I am passionate about supporting individuals, parents and families through times of life transitions. I am experienced in assisting and advocating for people as they embrace the person they were born to be and navigate life challenges, including special needs, depression or anxiety.

Working from a holistic approach, I strive to help my clients become more self-aware, nourish their strengths, and form authentic connections between themselves and their children.