Do I need special training?

No. Our job is to make strategies simple and doable for real family life. You bring the expertise on your child; we bring the techniques.

Is coaching instead of therapy for my child?

It can be a primary approach or a complement to direct therapy, depending on your child's needs and your goals.

What ages is parent coaching best for?

It is valuable at every age, and especially powerful for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, when daily routines offer rich learning moments.

Will I get specific strategies or general advice?

Specific, hands-on strategies tailored to your child and routines. You will leave each session knowing exactly what to try.

Can coaching be done over telehealth?

Yes. It is highly effective because it happens in your real environment with your real routines.

Does coaching replace my child's therapy?

It can stand alone or work alongside direct therapy. We will recommend the right mix for your goals.

Parent Coaching for Speech & OT

Parent Coaching for Speech and Occupational Therapy

Your child spends one hour a week with a therapist, and the rest of the week with you. Parent coaching turns everyday routines like meals, play, and bedtime into the most powerful part of your child's progress, with a licensed pediatric therapist guiding you each step.

What is parent coaching?

Parent coaching is structured, one-on-one guidance from a pediatric speech or occupational therapist. Instead of working only with your child, we work with you: showing you how to build communication, regulation, and independence into the moments you already share. It can stand alone or run alongside your child's speech or occupational therapy sessions.

Approach

Evidence-Based, Child-Led Care

Our therapists blend proven clinical methods with play to make progress meaningful and sustainable.

Family Support

Guidance Beyond Sessions

You get practical home strategies, clear milestones, and a partner who supports your family at each step.

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How parent coaching works

We start with your goals and your real routines. Your therapist models a strategy, watches you try it, and refines it together with you, in your home or over telehealth. Sessions are practical, judgment-free, and built around what your family can actually sustain between visits.

Parent practicing communication strategies with their toddler at home

What you will learn

Depending on your child's needs: how to spark more words and back-and-forth communication during play, how to handle transitions and meltdowns with sensory-smart strategies, how to build independence in dressing and mealtimes, and how to carry over goals from Early Intervention or school programs at home.

Why Parent Coaching Works

Children learn best from frequent, meaningful practice with the people they love most, and family involvement is one of the most consistent drivers of progress in early intervention. Parent coaching builds your confidence and gives you concrete tools, so support continues every day, not just during a weekly visit. It also helps the whole family feel more capable and less stressed.

Who Parent Coaching Helps

Parent coaching can support families of children working on speech and language, motor skills, sensory needs, feeding, or daily routines. It is especially valuable for young children, for families who want to maximize progress between sessions, and for parents who simply want to feel more confident in how they help.

A Partnership That Lasts

The strategies you learn do not expire when a session ends. They become part of how your family communicates and connects. Many parents tell us coaching not only helped their child but also helped them feel calmer, clearer, and more confident as a parent.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Related Pages at Therapy Clubhouse

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Our Services

Therapy Clubhouse serves families in Westlake Village and nearby Southern California communities through pediatric speech therapy, occupational therapy, Early Intervention support, in-home therapy, telehealth, and clinic-based care.

Speech Sound Mastery

Help your child produce sounds clearly and confidently through play-based therapy techniques.

Ages 2 to 12 45 to 60 minutes per session

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Language Development

Build vocabulary, sentence structure, and comprehension skills through interactive learning.

Ages 18 months, 8 years 30 to 60 minutes per session

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Sensory Integration

Help your child process sensory input so they can focus, self regulate, and take part in everyday activities.

Ages 18 months, 3 years TCRC provider services

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Social Communication

Develop conversation skills, turn-taking, and social play in a warm environment.

Ages 3 to 12 45 to 60 minutes per session

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Fine Motor and Handwriting

Build the hand strength, coordination, and control behind writing, buttoning, and self care.

Ages 3+ 45 to 60 minutes per session

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Daily Living Skills

Support independence with routines, self-care, regulation, and age-appropriate participation goals.

Ages 6 months, 8 years 45 to 60 minutes per session

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How do I get started with parent coaching?

Start with a free 15-minute consultation. We will talk through what is feeling hard and whether coaching, direct therapy, or both is the right fit. Call (805) 702-3427 or reach out through our contact page. In-home and telehealth options are available now.

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Speech therapy and occupational therapy in one practice

Some children need help learning to talk. Others need help with handwriting, coordination, or coping with noise and textures. Many need both. Therapy Clubhouse is led by Nita Anavim, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Rachel Yashouafar, MA, OTR/L, so a family who needs speech and occupational therapy can arrange both through one practice instead of managing two providers, two intake processes and two schedules.

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The first step is a free 15-minute consultation with a licensed therapist. Call (805) 702-3427 or send a message.

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Tell us what you are noticing about your child. A licensed therapist reads every message, not an assistant, and replies within one business day. The consultation is free, lasts about 15 minutes, and carries no obligation. There is no waiting list. If you would rather talk now, call (805) 702-3427.

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