Katie Malinski, LCSW-
Welcome
Nothing is more important to parents than their relationship with their children – and nobody wants to spend their precious family moments together in conflict. As a parenting coach and family therapist, I help parents effectively shape their kids’ behavior while strengthening their relationship. Every family goes through rough patches. I offer positive insights and practical tools for getting back to a smoother, happier path.
Coaching & Therapy
Whether you’re tackling a specific behavior obstacle or facing a larger life issue, I provide nonjudgmental understanding, unique observations & valuable techniques to help your family get through it together.
Workshops & Speaking
I present workshops & speak on a broad spectrum of parenting & family topics – from managing behavior in young children to communicating with teenagers, from talking with kids about sex to keeping them safe.
Services For Therapists
I also offer classes for other private-practice therapists, featuring straight talk & relevant information on topics like HIPAA compliance, best practices, & building & marketing your practice.
Recent Posts
Screen time rules are really hard
Screen time rules are really hard. On the one hand, there is a growing body of research telling parents that too much screen time is clearly associated with a variety of problems, including lower grades, anxiety, loneliness, and… Read More
Mommy, did you ever get segregation when you were a kid?
My 7 year old asked me this question not too long ago. It took me a minute to understand what she was saying—her pronunciation was ‘creative,’ plus the topic took me by surprise. But once I figured it… Read More
Recommended books for talking with kids about sex
Recommended books about sex for kids In my workshops, I love to recommend books. I also frequently get emails asking for book recommendations–both for kids and parents. If I had to pare down the options to just 5,… Read More
The kids who need the most love will ask for it in the most unloving ways
I snapped a picture of this quote on the wall at the Magellan International School the other day, and posted it on Facebook. A week or so later, it had been shared by 68 people, and viewed by… Read More
If not punishment, then what?
I don’t spend much time advising parents on how to punish more effectively. In fact, I tend to tell parents that I am not a big fan of punishment at all. A parent rightfully asked me the other day: “Well then, if not punishment, what DO we do?
Q: When should a parent seek professional help?
Therapy can be supportive at any stage, and can help improve relationships by resolving minor challenges before they become a major problem.
My Office
1704 W Koenig Lane
Austin, TX 78756
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