I get it. I wasn’t sure where I fit.

I get it. You’re not sure how this relationship can survive all the changes. Is it too much too soon?

I get it. You argue more now that you’ve merged the families. Is this normal?

I get it. You see the children struggling in the new family and you don’t know how to help. Are they ok?

I get it. You feel overwhelmed with making sure everyone else is ok. What about my happiness?

I get it. You want to make this work but not sure how.

Hi, I’m MonaLisa

I support parents who are struggling to “blend” their families.

My life journey has brought me here to you.

I grew up in India and moved to the United States when I was 17. After earning a Bachelor’s in Science I starting working in a corporate setting in Biotech for 10+ years. But I realized I wanted to work with people in a more tangible way so I earned a Masters in Clinical Psychology with the intent of becoming a mental health counselor.

Life surprised me with a wonderful partner. This was a big change when I moved across the country to Hawaii to make our very own Blended Family! He had 4 children from a previous marriage and we have added two of our own. We have almost 10 years (happily) together now due to the hard work, love and determination of all family members.

If you’re a stepparent and you feel like you’ve signed up for more than you bargained for - between mixed-up family boundaries, competing loyalties, confusing roles and feeling alone in the relationship - I get it!

The early years are the hardest, and I would be honored to be part of your journey in creating a successful, thriving blended family.

I look forward to hearing from you. XX