Co-Parenting Doesn’t Have to Feel Like a Battle.

Divorce and co-parenting can feel overwhelming. Maybe every conversation with your ex turns into a fight. Maybe your kids are caught in the middle, and you’re exhausted trying to protect them from the stress. Maybe you’re struggling to trust that you can co-parent well without sacrificing your own peace.

I get it—because I’ve been there. As a therapist, mediator, and parent, I know firsthand that co-parenting isn’t easy. But I also know the relief that comes when parents step into their roles with confidence, clarity, and a commitment to what’s best for their kids.

That’s where I come in. I help parents navigate difficult conversations, make healthy decisions, and create a stable foundation for their children—whether you’re in the early stages of separation, years into co-parenting, or somewhere in between.

How I Can Help:

I specialize in:

• Parent Coordination – Helping parents create structured, conflict-free co-parenting plans.

• Co-Parenting Counseling – Supporting better communication and problem-solving for separated parents.

• Reunification Counseling – Guiding families through rebuilding relationships after separation or estrangement.

• Discernment Counseling – Helping couples on the brink of divorce gain clarity on their next steps.

• Blended Family Counseling & Family Therapy – Navigating the complexities of step-parenting, family transitions, and conflict resolution.

• Couples and Marriage Counseling – Strengthening relationships at any stage.

• Couples Counseling Intensives – Deep, focused work for couples wanting accelerated progress.

No matter your situation, you deserve support, clarity, and hope.

At Sparrow Counseling, you’ll be reminded that you have value, there’s a purpose in the struggle, and hope is always within reach.

My Background & Training

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience working with children and families. My career began in education, where I spent five years as a high school teacher before transitioning into family and children’s ministry. In 2015, I completed my Master’s in Counseling with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy, and in 2016, I founded Sparrow Counseling with the mission of supporting families through life’s hardest transitions.

I’m trained in:

• The Developmental Model (Couples Institute) for couples therapy

• Certified Discernment Counseling – Helping couples on the brink of divorce

• Parent Coordination & Divorce Mediation (60+ hours of mediation training)

• EMDR Therapy – Supporting clients with unresolved trauma

• AAMFT Approved Supervision – Training and mentoring new therapists

Beyond therapy, I’ve presented at the Alabama Marriage and Family Therapists Conference and Alabama Counseling Association on best practices for serving families navigating divorce and co-parenting.

Ready to move forward?

Navigating co-parenting and family conflict can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to help. Call or schedule a consultation today.

Here are some of Sara’s blogs to help you find the best service for you!

Mothers and Daughters: Tips From a Family Therapist on Navigating the Beautiful Complexity

Finding the best in AL: 5 Must-Ask Questions for a Couples Counseling Intensive

Discernment Counseling and What It Can Accomplish

10 Tips for Coparents from a Co-parenting Counselor

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