Dr. Gila (she/her) is a certified parenting coach, a psychologist and neuropsychologist, a speaker and educator, and the host of the "Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection)" podcast. But her most important role is as single mom to an incredibly awesome and beautifully neurodivergent tween. She specializes in supporting single parents, and parents of "strong-willed" or neurodivergent kids. Her motto is: Even if you're on your own, you don't have to do it alone!

Certifications

Licensed Psychologist (NYS and VT) Jai-Certified Parenting Coach Certified Clini-Coach® Certified GoZen Workshop Facilitator

Testimonials

Working with Dr. Gila has been life-changing! Before, I felt frustrated, hopeless, and in despair. Now I feel empowered and confident. And my relationship with my strong-willed child has been transformed. Dr. Gila is gentle, honest, kind, and thoughtful. I never felt judged, and always felt validated and supported. Her coaching is hands-on, with practical guidance I can immediately use with my child. I am truly grateful that Dr. Gila came into my life. – Sara, solo mom of 2 young children

As a single parent with a neurodivergent kiddo, I was so excited to find Dr. Gila! It was honestly worth every penny, and I can’t imagine doing coaching with anyone else. Dr. Gila structured our coaching sessions in such a way that I always left with so much more than I came in with. She normalized my experience, worked with me to create a plan, and helped me identify things that I wasn’t able to on my own. And she was so compassionate, gentle, and kind while doing it! I now feel more confident in my parenting, and I feel way less alone. -- Anna, solo mom to a neurodivergent child

Dr. Gila is a trailblazer in addressing the unique needs of single parents, and her programs, events, and community have been a breath of fresh air for me as a single neurodivergent mum with a neurodivergent child. Dr. Gila is not only incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and empathetic, but she’s personally been in our shoes as well as a solo parent of a neurodivergent kid herself. This kind of support makes navigating solo parenthood feel so much more manageable. I feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported by Dr Gila and thoroughly recommend working with her if you're a single/solo parent - and in fact if you are any kind of parent at all! -Suzanne, UK