Parent Training
Matthew L. Jacobson
“Behind every young child who believes in themselves is a parent who believed first.”
Parenting isn’t about perfection. It’s about having the right tools, the right insight, and the right support to meet your child where they are.
Parent training is a collaborative, psychologist-led approach that equips caregivers with practical strategies, developmental insight, and personalized support for responding to their child’s specific emotional or behavioral challenges. It’s not about fixing your child—it’s about strengthening your ability to support them with clarity, consistency, and confidence. Through structured sessions, parents learn how to reduce conflict, improve communication, and reinforce positive behaviors at home, school, and beyond.
At Sunburst Psychology, we provide individualized parent training and consultation in Bellevue, Redmond, and Kirkland for families seeking deeper guidance in navigating child behavior, emotional regulation, anxiety, autism, and feeding challenges. Our programs are evidence-based, personalized, and led by experienced clinicians who understand the complexity of parenting in high-demand environments.
Parent Training Programs
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For parents of young children struggling with behavioral challenges or emotional outbursts.
These programs focus on strengthening parent-child relationships, building emotional competence, and reducing disruptive behaviors through clear, consistent strategies.
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Designed for parents of autistic children aged 3–12, RUBI offers tools to reduce challenging behaviors and support developmental strengths.
Our approach is grounded in behavioral science, while also attuned to the needs of neurodiverse families in Bellevue and Redmond.
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For parents of children with anxiety or obsessive behaviors. SPACE helps reduce accommodation cycles that fuel anxiety and supports parents in responding with confidence and clarity.
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A practical, structured program for families of children who are selective eaters. Helps reduce mealtime power struggles and builds healthy food relationships over time.
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A parent-focused feeding intervention for children with complex feeding challenges.
We provide behavioral strategies to improve food acceptance and mealtime behaviors in partnership with pediatric care providers.
Why Choose Sunburst
Psychologist-led consultation with deep understanding of behavioral and developmental needs
Tailored training programs for neurodiverse children and sensitive families
Local support for parents in Bellevue, Redmond, and Kirkland
Emphasis on collaboration, not blame
Integrative, research-based methods that create real change
Who This Is For
Families navigating ADHD, autism, or anxiety
Parents of children with frequent meltdowns or oppositional behavior
Caregivers needing structure and confidence around mealtime challenges
Parents seeking strategies to support their child’s emotional regulation
What to Expect
Your consultation begins with a focused intake session where we get to know your family’s challenges and strengths.
Based on this, we match you with the most appropriate training path.
Sessions are held in-person at our Bellevue office or online for families across the state of Washington.
You are ready for a change.
We make the first step forward easy and will accompany you along the journey of finding peace. You don’t have to do this alone.
3 easy steps to get started
Initial Consultation | Intake paperwork | Meet Your Therapist