About Ginny Jones

Credentials and Experience

I’ve been a professional coach for over 20 years, focusing on parents and families since 2019. I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and have completed extensive study in parenting, attachment, adolescent development, neurobiology, and psychology.

Since 2019, I’ve coached parents worldwide, helping them support their teens to become more confident, secure, and grounded. My clients tell me that after working with me they feel capable, successful, and connected again. My work combines hands-on experience with a deep commitment to learning, so I can provide strategies that really work for real families.

My formal training includes:

• Child & Adolescent Development
• Parent-led treatment (SPACE) (FBT)
• Interpersonal neurobiology & trauma (NICABM) (Mindsight Institute)
• Family dynamics & parental attachment
• Eating disorder feeding strategies (sDOR) (ecSatter) (FBT)
• Parts of Self (IFS)
• Leadership & management
• Influence & persuasion
• Mindfulness & self-compassion
• Addiction & substance use disorders
• ADHD, ASD, OCD, BPD, & PTSD

This combination of real-world coaching experience, ongoing education, and specialized training allows me to support parents in navigating complex teen challenges, from defiance and anxiety to food, body, and emotional struggles, while keeping family relationships strong and connected.

I live in Santa Monica with my husband. Our amazing child, now a young adult, keeps me learning (and laughing) every day. If you’re ready to feel more confident, calm, and connected with your teen, I’d love to support you.

If you’d like to learn more, please reach out!

Why I Focus on Coaching for Parents With Teens

I wasn’t an easy teenager. I remember feeling lost, angry, and misunderstood, while my parents, though loving, often felt unsure of how to help me through my big emotions. We made it through, but those years were messy, confusing, and stressful for all of us. Looking back, I realize how much easier it could have been if someone had guided us, someone who understood both the teens’ perspective and the parents’ challenges.

When I became a parent, I was determined to learn as much as I could about parenting. I dove into the research about child development, brain development, and adolescence, which is when my struggles peaked. I learned a lot about building trust and respect and navigating tough emotions, from everyday stress to overwhelming anxiety. I experimented, learned from mistakes, and discovered strategies that truly help teens feel heard while keeping family connection intact.

Now, I bring that knowledge, and my own experiences growing up, to parents around the world. I focus on coaching parents of teens because I know how high the stakes feel when your child is struggling with defiance, mood swings, anxiety, or food and body issues. My goal is to help you feel supported, confident, and equipped to navigate these challenges, so both you and your teen can feel understood, connected, and more at ease.