Certified Conscious Parenting Coach

​Hi! I am so glad you’re here. What an honor to be featured on the site of the skilled and loving woman who supported me during my agonizing first labor and who caught my firstborn!
 
Every single parent I know wants the best for their children. Likewise, I know that every single person is doing the best that they can in any given moment. Whether during pregnancy, postpartum, or the different stages of parenting and life, our children and relationships have an uncanny ability to reveal our strongest fears and deepest pain. Journeying inside ourselves to transcend that pain into connection with ourselves, our children, and those around us takes profound courage and often safe guidance.
 
I partner with people who need support to regulate their emotions, heal trauma, and thrive in their families. My particular passions include:

• maternal mental wellness
• conscious/mindful parenting
• and the power of play

I'm Michelle Gaines, a Conscious Parenting Coach, trained and certified by Dr. Shefali. I also use my background in social justice and education to demystify our emotional processes and to empower clients with the awareness and agency to take charge of their unique healing journey.
 
All my sessions are Telehealth over Zoom, no geographical restrictions, and the first 30-minute consultation is always FREE. No obligations/strings attached. Click here to set up your first FREE, 30-minute consultation. I love emails and DM’s on Instagram from people who want to connect or learn more.
 
I am also currently offering one FREE 60-minute coaching session for pregnant/postpartum moms during our COVID-19. Email me at michelle@michelle-gaines.com with COVID in the subject line to set up your FREE 60-minute session.
 
Regardless of how you move forward, I hope you know:

1. Your experiences make sense; there is a reason you feel the way you do and absolutely nothing wrong with you.
2. Change is possible; you do NOT need to be stuck and alone in a place of struggle.
3. Your body CAN and WANTS to support you. You just might need a little help right now.

 
I would love to support you in this work.

I am also an imperfect mother of two children, born safely at home with expert midwifery care. Though not free of pain, both of my birthing experiences left me feeling seen, heard, safe, and in wonder. Whether at home, birthing center, hospital, or otherwise, I believe every family deserves the right to a holistically safe and supported birthing experience.
 
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​With Love,

Michelle
M.Ed, Certified Conscious Parenting Coach