Lisa Candera
Coach for autism moms focused on calm and self-regulation
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $135 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Parents of neurodivergent kidsFamily communicationBehavior challengesStress and overwhelmConfidence and self-esteem |
| Works with | Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Credentials | Certified life coach; Practicing attorney |
| Practice | The Autism Mom Coach |
Lisa Candera is The Autism Mom Coach. He coaches mothers of autistic children on staying calm and leading with confidence. He is a solo mom to a teen with severe autism and OCD, and he has 18 years of experience in autism parenting. He is also a practicing attorney and a certified life coach. His work centers on the parent, not on fixing the child. He hosts The Autism Mom Podcast and runs a community called The Solid Circle.
What Lisa helps with
Lisa helps autism moms who feel stuck in constant stress and self-doubt. He works on calming the nervous system so moms can respond instead of react.
- Calming your nervous system when you feel triggered
- Stopping reactive patterns in hard moments
- Rebuilding self-trust and confidence
- Letting go of guilt and self-judgment
- Coping after a new autism diagnosis
- Getting through the loss of services when a child becomes an adult
- Leading from your values as a parent
Who Lisa works with
Lisa works with mothers of autistic children. Some are dealing with a new diagnosis. Others have a child who has aged out of school services into adulthood. His clients often feel worn down by constant stress, second-guessing and fear of the next meltdown.
How Lisa works
Lisa's coaching starts with the parent's regulation. He teaches specific skills to lower nervous system responses when a mom feels triggered. The goal is to become a steady, grounded presence for the child. He offers one-on-one coaching. He also runs The Solid Circle, a community with coaching and accountability where moms practice the tools together.
Background and qualifications
Lisa Candera has raised a teen with severe autism and OCD as a solo mom for 18 years in the autism parenting world. He is a practicing attorney and a certified life coach. He uses his own experience of going from a confident problem-solver to constant self-doubt to guide other autism moms. He also hosts The Autism Mom Podcast.
Lisa Candera pricing
Programs and services
- 1:1 autism mom coaching
- The Solid Circle community with coaching and accountability
- Consult call
- The Autism Mom Podcast
Lisa Candera reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a practicing attorney and certified life coach who has parented a teen with severe autism and OCD for 18 years.
Best for autism moms who want to stop reacting from fear and build calm, steady leadership at home.
Common questions
How much does Lisa Candera charge?
Coaching with Lisa runs $90 to $135 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Lisa Candera help with?
Lisa Candera helps with calming your nervous system when you feel triggered, stopping reactive patterns in hard moments, rebuilding self-trust and confidence and letting go of guilt and self-judgment.
Is Lisa Candera certified?
Lisa Candera lists: Certified life coach; Practicing attorney.
Does Lisa Candera focus on fixing the child's behavior?
No. His coaching focuses on the parent. He teaches moms to regulate their own nervous system so they can support their child.
Does Lisa offer group support?
Yes. He runs The Solid Circle, a community with coaching and accountability for autism moms.
How do I contact Lisa Candera?
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