Michelle Holdeman
Parenting coach for families with big emotions in Hays, Kansas
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Parents |
| Based in | Hays, Kansas, United States |
| Credentials | Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Registered Play Therapist |
| Practice | New Connections Mental Health |
Michelle Holdeman is a parenting coach in Hays, Kansas. She helps parents and caregivers who face big emotions, power struggles and behavior challenges at home. She founded New Connections Mental Health, a group practice. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist with over 10 years of work with children, teens and families. Her practice offers a 10-week play-based parent coaching program called Child-Parent Relationship Training.
What Michelle helps with
Michelle works with parents whose children have big emotions, meltdowns or hard-to-understand behavior. She helps families build calmer routines and stronger connection at home.
- Big emotions and meltdowns
- Power struggles with children
- Behavioral challenges
- Communication difficulties between parent and child
- Teen shutdowns and mood swings
- Parenting a child with sensory needs
- Setting loving limits without daily conflict
Who Michelle works with
Michelle works with parents and caregivers of young children, tweens and teens. Many are worn out by outbursts, shutdowns and withdrawal. Some parent a child with big emotions, sensory needs or behaviors that are hard to understand. Her practice serves families in Hays, Kansas and nearby areas.
How Michelle works
The practice uses Child-Parent Relationship Training, also called CPRT. It is a 10-week, play-based parent coaching program. Parents use structured child-led play and co-regulation strategies. They get practical tools and weekly coaching support. The method is trauma-informed and built around what the brain and body need to feel safe and calm. Parents also get ongoing support while a child attends regular sessions.
Background and qualifications
Michelle Holdeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. She has over 10 years of experience supporting children, teens and families through emotional struggles. She founded New Connections Mental Health in Hays, Kansas. The practice has grown into a group practice with several therapists. Her work centers on play as a way for kids to express feelings they cannot put into words.
Michelle Holdeman pricing
Programs and services
- Child-Parent Relationship Training, a 10-week play-based parent coaching program
- Play therapy for children
- Therapy for tweens and teens
- Parent support alongside child sessions
- Free parenting guides
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The CoachVouch take
Michelle is a Registered Play Therapist who runs a 10-week play-based parent coaching program.
Best for parents in western Kansas whose children struggle with big emotions, meltdowns and power struggles.
Common questions
How much does Michelle Holdeman charge?
Coaching with Michelle runs $90 to $150 an hour. Message Michelle from this page for an exact quote.
What does Michelle Holdeman help with?
Michelle Holdeman helps with big emotions and meltdowns, power struggles with children, behavioral challenges and communication difficulties between parent and child.
Is Michelle Holdeman certified?
Michelle Holdeman lists: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Registered Play Therapist.
What is Child-Parent Relationship Training with Michelle Holdeman?
It is a 10-week, play-based parent coaching program. Parents learn child-led play, co-regulation and practical tools with weekly coaching support.
Does Michelle Holdeman work with teens?
Yes. Her practice offers therapy for tweens and teens and support for parents facing teen shutdowns and tough emotions.
How do I contact Michelle Holdeman?
Send Michelle a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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