There is a Path Forward

Healing Connections Therapeutic Educational Consulting helps families who are exploring or have an immediate need for residential care for their child, adolescent, or young adult.

We partner with families to navigate the complex landscape of mental health and substance use treatment options. 

Drawing from my therapeutic expertise and extensive knowledge of programs, I am committed to guiding your family towards healing and growth. While I bring professional expertise to the table, it's my personal experience that truly drives my passion for this work.

Having walked a similar path with my own family, I understand, firsthand, the importance of having a clear roadmap guided by expertise and compassion. I know how crucial it is to have knowledgeable support to navigate this challenging time. 

Together, we'll work towards creating a path forward that feels right for your family, offering hope and healing along the way. Remember, you're not alone in this journey. I am here to support you every step of the way.



Testimonials

  • “We came to DJ with a "complex" child who had been struggling for a long time. She, in turn, brought a sense of peace to an otherwise chaotic situation.  In an overwhelming landscape of options, she lent her own personal experience, as well as extensive knowledge of residential treatment, to guide our family toward healing.  After working on our own, and even with local health care professionals, it was enormously comforting to have someone guide us through a broader range of options.  Through frequent site visits, DJ is not only familiar with a range of national programs, but specific professionals within those programs, uniquely suited to help our child.  But DJ provided much more than options -- because she understood exactly what our family was going through, she knew how to comfort us, understanding when we needed to take a break, or just a breath.  We hate to think of other families struggling as ours has -- and yet we know there are.  We hope that these families can find their way to DJ and her empathetic, comprehensive assistance.“

    – M. & K. Parents of a non-binary 17-year-old 

  • "DJ has been wonderful to work with. I feel like she's been a faithful companion since my child went into treatment, and I really appreciated DJ reaching out to us when things got rough. I trust DJ with my thoughts, questions and requests. She has been extremely responsive and it's been really helpful to know that she's been advocating for us these past few months and checking in with my child's support team along the way. I have felt in good hands since the first conversation with Talley this summer, and I don't know that we would have found the right place for our kiddo without their help. DJ and Talley have really showed up for us in what feels like the most difficult few months of our lives. Compassionate, knowledgeable, reliable and affordable... we feel blessed to have found them!”

    – J.J. Mother of a non-binary 15-year-old

  • "I was immediately drawn to DJ's warmth, ease, and deep understanding of the emotional and practical components in navigating this process. She is wise, knowledgeable, and at-the-ready with resources and support. I took a huge exhale in our very first conversation, knowing that I had found a trustworthy guide who understands what it's like to be on the other side."

    E. - Mother of a 17-year-old female

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