Founder of Together We NavigateTM | PhD in Community Psychology | Parent Who’s Been There
I created this space because navigating mental health resources shouldn’t have to be as hard as it was, even for someone with 25 years of professional experience in public health.
When it was my family
There’s often not a single moment when you realize your child may be struggling. Sometimes, it’s a slow, quiet knowing that builds. An unsettled feeling that something’s off. Maybe it’s noticing that your child is pulling back or reacting more strongly than expected.
That’s how it was for me. When our family began facing mental health struggles, I leaned on everything I knew professionally. I had strategies, I knew how systems worked, I understood how to find reliable information, and yet it was still really hard.
I felt the overwhelm of too much information, none of it exactly what I needed. The paralysis of not knowing where to start. The isolation of not being able easily share what was happening. And I realized how often families are left to figure things out alone, especially in those early days when there are a lot of unknowns.
What I bring
Most resources in this space offer one of two things: clinical information from practitioners who haven’t lived the parent experience, or personal stories from parents who don’t have a professional background in this space. Together We Navigate brings both.
I have a PhD in Community Psychology and 25+ years of experience in public health. I know how to find and assess resources and translate them into language and tools that are useful to real parents when you’re up at 2am searching for answers.
And I’ve sat where you’re sitting. The waitlists, the appointments, the conflicting opinions, the moments of not knowing if I was doing the right thing. That experience sits along the professional training, not instead of it.
You’re not alone in this
I know the weight of wondering if you’re doing enough, or doing it right. I know the exhaustion of endless searching and the paralysis of too many choices.
I’m glad our paths crossed. I hope this becomes somewhere you return to, where the information is solid, the perspectives are real, and it helps to lighten your load, even just a little.
Warmly,
Laurie
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This is not a therapy practice. I am not a therapist, psychiatrist, or clinical psychologist. I cannot diagnose your child, provide medical advice, or replace professional mental health care.