Parent Coaching in Palm Desert.

Because you were never meant to do this alone.

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but support can make all the difference.

If you’ve ever thought, “Am I messing this up?”, you’re not alone. Parenting can feel like constant guesswork, especially when big feelings, tricky behaviors, or everyday stress leave you second-guessing yourself.

LGBTQIA+ family reading a story to an infant.

At Haven Wellness Therapy, I offer support that’s grounded in real life, not perfection.

Whether you’re:

  • Navigating toddler meltdowns or school anxiety

  • Working through sibling struggles or teenage pushback

  • Looking for tools to support your child’s emotional development

  • Or simply wanting a safe place to talk through the challenges of raising kids

You deserve compassionate, judgment-free support.

Through a blend of parent coaching and therapeutic strategies for children and teens, I help families strengthen connection, improve communication, and bring more calm into the home.

My approach is rooted in:

  • Child development

  • Nervous system regulation

  • Emotionally attuned, real-world parenting

Together, we’ll explore what’s driving the behavior, what your child truly needs, and how you can respond with more confidence and calm even on the hard days.

Because you’re not failing, you’re learning. And I’m here to walk alongside you while you figure it out.

  • Hi, I’m Sophie Bain-Tohl (she/her), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained in Integrative Body Psychotherapy (IBP). I offer a holistic approach that honors the deep connection between your body, emotions, and nervous system. My work blends somatic awareness with attachment repair, breath work, and mindfulness, so healing isn’t just something you talk about, it’s something you feel.

    What to Expect:
    In somatic therapy, we slow down and listen to the body’s wisdom. You’ll learn how to track sensations, build internal safety, and gently shift long-held patterns stored in the nervous system. This work is especially helpful if talk therapy alone hasn’t felt like enough, or if you’ve experienced trauma that lives in the body. Together, we’ll create space for grounded healing from the inside out.

  • I show up with warmth, honesty, and zero judgment. I’m not a blank slate kind of therapist — I’ll reflect, ask thoughtful questions, and gently challenge you when it feels supportive. Our work is collaborative, embodied, and paced with care. You don’t have to have it all figured out to start.