Winston-Salem NC PDA Coaching

A Learning and Behavior Therapist's PDA Coaching for Winston-Salem Families to Lower Anxiety and Resistance Without Pressure

Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed. provides virtual PDA coaching for Winston-Salem 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
  • Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools — 504 and special-ed steps below

Yes, Elizabeth Sharpe works with Winston-Salem, NC families on PDA coaching.

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Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed.

Learning and Behavior Therapist

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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools serves Winston-Salem-area families. Elizabeth Sharpe offers virtual PDA coaching that runs alongside whatever school supports Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools provides, with no commute for Winston-Salem-area families.

🌐 100% Virtual — No Commute 📍 Serving Winston-Salem + Forsyth County Ages 4–25 🎓 M.Ed. Credentialed

Winston-Salem Families and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools: Where PDA Coaching Fits

What Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools publishes about requesting school supports, and how coaching runs alongside them.

Section 504 requests

In Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, 504 eligibility is a team decision made by teachers, parents or guardians, and the 504 coordinator; physicians can recommend a plan but do not determine eligibility.

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Special education referrals

A parent who suspects a child needs support can notify the 504 Coordinator, the EC Facilitator, or an administrator, and when learning is affected the district considers special education eligibility before 504 eligibility.

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Testing season in North Carolina

North Carolina's end-of-grade (EOG) tests for grades 3–8 are given in the last ten instructional days of the school year.

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PDA Coaching with Elizabeth Sharpe is private-pay and separate from any school plan. Elizabeth works with the family, not the school.

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Who She Works With

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.

🌐 All Virtual 🎓 M.Ed. Credentialed Ages 4–25 🏠 Parent Coaching Too

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

1

Book a Free Discovery Call

Share your family’s needs and goals.

2

Personalized Coaching Plan

Practical tools and milestones built for your child.

3

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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Build Focus, Calm, and Confidence at Home

Start your family's journey toward structure and peace with personalized PDA coaching.

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What Parents Are Saying

“Our child’s behavior and mood improved as I implemented her coaching. Our bond is stronger.”

Antoinette Herron
Parent & Behavioral Therapist

“More progress in one semester than two years alone in the school setting.”

Stephanie Siegmund
Parent

“Elizabeth didn’t just give us strategies — she helped us become a team again.”

Ileana Merlos
Parent
Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed.

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.

M.Ed. 30+ Years 8 States + Canada All Virtual
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PDA Coaching FAQ

How much does PDA coaching with Elizabeth cost?+
Pricing is personalized for each family's goals and needs. During your free discovery call, Elizabeth will recommend the right plan and session frequency.
What does PDA coaching do instead of reward charts?+
PDA avoidance is anxiety-driven, not motivation-driven — rewards and consequences can increase the perceived demand and backfire. Coaching uses low-demand, autonomy-respecting strategies instead.
How is PDA coaching different from therapy?+
Coaching targets daily low-demand strategies and parent skills; therapy addresses underlying anxiety directly. The two work well together.
When will we see progress with PDA coaching?+
Many families notice reduced daily conflict within 4–6 weeks of consistent low-demand strategy use.
Do parents take part in PDA coaching with Elizabeth?+
Yes — parent involvement is central to PDA coaching, since consistency in approach is what builds the trust these strategies depend on.

Winston-Salem PDA Coaching FAQ

Can PDA coaching work alongside a 504 plan or IEP in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools?+
Yes. PDA Coaching is private-pay coaching that runs separately from any school plan, so a family can use both. Elizabeth works with the family, not the school, so families bring what they learn in coaching to school conversations themselves.
How does North Carolina testing season affect PDA coaching?+
North Carolina's end-of-grade (EOG) tests for grades 3–8 are given in the last ten instructional days of the school year. Sessions are 100% virtual, so families can plan them around the school year.

Also Serving Nearby Communities

High Point NC PDA Coaching → Greensboro NC PDA Coaching →

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All sessions are online. Private-pay — payment plans available.

PDA Coaching is a private-pay service and is not covered by insurance. Payment plans are available.

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