You’re carrying a lot—parenting a child with autism or ADHD, juggling work, marriage, and the quiet weight of wondering if you’re enough. I see you because I’ve been there. I’m Nate, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a dad who knows how overwhelming this journey can feel. I help dads like you find clarity, confidence, and connection in the chaos. You don’t need more pressure to “figure it out”—you need real, practical support to lead your family with strength and purpose. In our work together, you’ll get the tools to manage stress, navigate parenting challenges, and show up as the dad you want to be—without losing yourself in the process. You don’t have to do this alone. If you’re ready to stop just surviving and start leading your family with confidence, let’s take that first step together.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

This session is your space to be honest—maybe for the first time in a while. No judgment, no pressure, just a conversation where you can lay out what’s really weighing on you. We’ll talk about what’s been hardest lately—whether it’s the daily challenges of parenting a child with autism or ADHD, the stress and self-doubt that never seem to let up, or the grief that’s harder to explain. I’ll ask questions to understand your world, and together, we’ll start sorting through what’s feeling overwhelming. By the end of our session, you’ll have a clearer sense of what’s keeping you stuck and where we can focus to help you feel more in control. No quick fixes—just the first step toward something better.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I understand what it’s like to carry the weight of fatherhood—the pressure to hold everything together, the exhaustion of parenting a child with autism or ADHD, and the silent grief of feeling like you’re not measuring up. I’ve been there. And that lived experience shapes everything I do. My greatest strengths lie in creating a space where you don’t have to explain why it’s hard—I already get it. I listen deeply, without judgment, and help you untangle the overwhelm so you can see a way forward. I balance empathy with real, practical guidance, so our work isn’t just about talking—it’s about real change. I won’t give you generic advice that doesn’t fit your reality. I’ll help you develop strategies that work for your life, so you can show up for your family with confidence, purpose, and a renewed sense of strength.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I love working with dads who are raising children with autism or ADHD while carrying the weight of stress, self-doubt, or grief. My clients are deeply committed to their families but often feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure if they’re doing enough. They want to be present and patient, but the daily challenges—meltdowns, school struggles, constant demands—leave them feeling stuck and stretched too thin. I help dads who are ready to move from just surviving to leading their families with confidence. They don’t need more guilt or pressure—they need real support, practical strategies, and a space to be honest about the struggles they rarely say out loud. If you're tired of carrying it all alone and want to feel more in control, more connected, and more confident as a father, I’m here to help.

About Nate Wagner