Reston VA PDA Coaching
A Learning and Behavior Therapist's PDA Coaching for Reston Families to Lower Anxiety and Resistance Without Pressure
Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed. provides virtual PDA coaching for Reston families with children ages 4–25 — so families can lower daily anxiety and resistance without rewards or punishments that backfire.
Free discovery call · Private-pay · FSA/HSA may apply · Payment plans
- 30+ years — child development and behavior experience
- M.Ed. credentialed — Learning and Behavior Therapist
- 100% virtual — sessions from home, anywhere in the U.S.
- Free discovery call — check fit before committing
- Fairfax County Public Schools — 504 and special-ed steps below
Yes, Elizabeth Sharpe works with Reston, VA families on PDA coaching.
Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed.
Learning and Behavior Therapist
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Book My Free Discovery CallFairfax County Public Schools serves Reston-area families. Elizabeth Sharpe offers virtual PDA coaching that runs alongside whatever school supports Fairfax County Public Schools provides, with no commute for Reston-area families.
Reston Families and Fairfax County Public Schools: Where PDA Coaching Fits
What Fairfax County Public Schools publishes about requesting school supports, and how coaching runs alongside them.
Section 504 requests
In Fairfax County Public Schools, a Section 504 referral can be made orally or in writing, is documented on a Multipurpose Referral form, and is reviewed by a Local Screening Committee at the school.
District source →Special education referrals
Special education referrals can be written, electronic, or oral, go to the school, and are also reviewed by the school's Local Screening Committee.
District source →Testing season in Virginia
Under a new Virginia law, students in grades 7–12 take SOL assessments during the final two full instructional weeks of the semester or school year.
Official source →South Lakes High School
South Lakes High School, at 11400 South Lakes Drive in Reston, is an International Baccalaureate school offering the Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-Related programmes; FCPS tells families to check its boundary locator for zoning.
Official source →PDA Coaching with Elizabeth Sharpe is private-pay and separate from any school plan. Elizabeth works with the family, not the school.
Parents of Neurodiverse Children, Ages 4–25
Elizabeth works with parents who struggle with inattention, impulsivity, and emotional regulation — and need practical, compassionate guidance to create structure at home. She helps families who value connection and progress over perfection.
Are You Experiencing These Challenges?
Even Small Requests Trigger Resistance
Brushing teeth, getting dressed, or answering a simple question can spiral into panic and refusal.
Rewards and Consequences Backfire
Traditional behavior charts and consequences often increase anxiety and avoidance instead of reducing it.
Parents Feel Like Nothing Works
Strategies that work for other kids seem to make things worse — because PDA needs a fundamentally different approach.
With over 30 years of experience helping neurodiverse students thrive, Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed. uses gentle, relationship-based PDA coaching that works with your child's nervous system instead of against it. She understands how exhausting it feels when everything you try seems to backfire — and she has the low-demand tools to help your family move from daily anxiety toward real, lasting trust.
The 3-Step Plan to Transform Family Life
Book a Free Discovery Call
Share your family’s needs and goals.
Personalized Coaching Plan
Practical tools and milestones built for your child.
Calm, Focus & Progress
Watch your child build habits that last.
PDA Coaching Pricing
Pricing is personalized. On a free discovery call, Elizabeth recommends a plan and session frequency for the family before any commitment.
- The family’s goals
- The child’s or teen’s needs
- Session frequency
Coaching is a private-pay service. Payment plans are available, and FSA/HSA eligibility depends on the plan.
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Start your family's journey toward structure and peace with personalized PDA coaching.
What Parents Are Saying
“Our child’s behavior and mood improved as I implemented her coaching. Our bond is stronger.”
“More progress in one semester than two years alone in the school setting.”
“Elizabeth didn’t just give us strategies — she helped us become a team again.”
Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed.
Elizabeth is a Learning and Behavior Therapist and founder of Sharpe Successful Solutions, LLC. With over 30 years of experience, she helps neurodiverse children and their families build confidence, independence, and lasting skills through personalized coaching.
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