Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowsteps?
Meadowsteps is a private practice offering holistic developmental services for young children and their families. I provide telehealth consultations as well as limited in-home services within the Louisville Metro area, all grounded in relationship-based care, ecological awareness, and current developmental science—without relying on the medical model.
What ages do you work with?
I specialize in working with children from birth through age six, including toddlers, preschoolers, and early school-age children. Parents of older children are welcome to reach out for a consult if the approach feels like a good fit.
What kinds of concerns can Meadowsteps support?
Families can come to Meadowsteps with questions about:
Autism or neurodivergence
Speech and social delays
Sensory sensitivities
Big emotions or meltdowns
Attachment or co-regulation
Alternative approaches to behavior change
Natural rhythms and developmental unfolding
Sometimes, families simply feel that something’s “off”—but they want guidance that affirms their child’s wholeness. That’s welcome here.
What happens in a consultation?
Sessions begin with a conversation: I listen to what’s happening in your home and what matters to you. I may observe your child, review any previous evaluations, or gently assess home rhythms, sensory environment, or relational dynamics. Together, we’ll explore development, communication, and meaningful next steps.
You’ll leave with insight, clarity, and grounded, specific strategies.
Is this therapy?
No. I’m not a licensed counselor or psychotherapist, and the care I provide through Meadowsteps is not a medical service. My work is consultative and developmental, not clinical or diagnostic. I don’t provide medical advice or psychotherapy. Instead, I draw on my background as a behavior scientist and developmentalist to offer evidence-informed, non-pathologizing guidance rooted in attunement, ecology, and relationship.
What is your training?
I hold a master’s degree in behavior science, maintain national board certification, and have over a decade of experience working with young children and their families. Meadowsteps, however, is not a behavior analytic practice. While my background informs my work, I focus instead on developmental consultation, naturalistic support, and ecological approaches.
I’m currently pursuing certification as an ecotherapist—though that part of my practice is already rooted in lived experience. After a covid-related layoff, I spent several years living in national forests with my dog. That time shaped how I work today: grounded in rhythm, ecology, and relationship.
Do you take insurance?
No. Meadowsteps is a private-pay practice. Payment is due upon scheduling and is accepted via PayPal. I do not work with insurance or provide superbills for reimbursement.
How much does it cost?
Fees range between $100 for a 30-minute “Little Steps” phone sessions and $250 for a 2-hour in person consult. Packages and supplemental services are available but there is no obligation.
Do you offer a free intro call?
Yes. I offer a free 15-minute call so you can ask questions, share a bit about your family, and see whether the Meadowsteps approach feels like a good fit. There’s no pressure to commit.
You can schedule through my contact page.
Do you work with families outside Kentucky?
Yes. I offer telehealth consultations to families across the U.S., with a focus on those seeking holistic, naturalistic support outside conventional systems.
What are your values?
I value pragmatism, emotional relatedness, inherited wisdom, and ecological connection. These values guide me toward what is meaningful, doable, and uncomplicated. I trust that families carry deep, often quiet knowledge about what their children need—and it’s rarely another device or chart. My role is to help remove the barriers to connection, whether to nature, to instinct, or to the child in front of them.