Hello!
I'm Elexa Wagaman
My Mission
My mission is to walk alongside parents who find themselves thinking, “This is so much harder than I thought it would be.” I support caregivers navigating big behaviors, trauma, and daily dysregulation—both their child’s and their own.
Many of the parents I work with are raising kids with brain-based differences like trauma histories or neurodivergence. Others are surprised by how their own childhood wounds or family dysfunction show up in the heat of their child’s meltdowns. Either way, I help them find steadiness, connection, and a way forward.
Who I Am
I’m a Trauma, Polyvagal, and Neuroscience-Trained Parent Coach based in Marietta, Georgia, where I live with my husband of 25 years and our two teens. My coaching is rooted in both lived experience and specialized training.
When my son’s behaviors overwhelmed our family, I felt like I was failing at the thing that mattered most. Learning to see his behavior through a brain-based lens changed everything. It brought relief, clarity, and connection—and that shift now fuels the work I do with other parents.
How I Can Help
I offer honest, judgment-free support for parents who feel worn down, triggered, or stuck in survival mode. Together, we uncover the why behind your child’s behavior, explore your own patterns with compassion, and build tools that help you move from reactivity to connection. This work is real, hard, and transformative—and you don’t have to do it alone.
CREDENTIALS
Jai Certified Parent Coach
A science and research-based coaching model rooted in brain and attachment science and focused on supporting parents’ personal growth and transformation to improve their relationship with their children.
Graduate of Being With (needs the trademark tm mark).
Being With is Robyn Gobbel's 12-month intensive program anchored in the science of relationships and equips graduates with the skills and a set of tools to work with parents, caregivers and families of kids with the biggest, most baffling behaviors.
Registered Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors (RKBBB) Course Facilitator
This course is based on the science of being relationally, socially, and behaviorally human and helps my clients' child's behaviors make sense- even the ones that are most baffling!
BA in Organizational/Interpersonal Communication; Minor in Psychology
Nurturing the Heart
Developed by Bonnie Badenoch, PhD, LMFT, Nurturing the Heart is a 72-hour Advanced Immersive Training focused on cultivating the application and embodiment of the principles of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB).
FASCETS Training
Informed by the work of Diane Malbin, MSW, this 18 hour training in the neurobehavioral model focuses on developing essential tools and knowledge on how to create person-specific supports regardless of the source of the brain-based difference (e.g., FASD, autism, ADHD, dementia, acquired brain injuries & other diagnoses.
Astronaut Training
Presented by Vital Links, this protocol provides training in how to deliver precise input to all five vestibular receptors, along with auditory and visual input to create a comprehensive treatment plan which integrates the vestibular-auditory-visual triad.
DIR 101
Presented by ICDL, this course reviews the theoretical framework, scientific evidence, and scope of application of the DIR model; promoting functional, emotional and developmental capacities, reflective thinking, and overall mental health for all children and adults, including those with developmental disabilities.
Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model Intro Course (5 weeks)
Completed training in the CPS Model, developed by Dr. Ross Greene of The Explosive Child; gaining key strategies for supporting children with challenging behaviors through collaboration and problem-solving. This approach fosters communication, reduces conflict, and empowers both parents and children to navigate challenges effectively.
Let's Talk!
Please hear me when I say this...You are not alone. I know asking for help as a parent can be tough. When you reach out to me, you’ll find a non-judgmental space where we can explore solutions together. I’ll be with you every step of the way, providing support and guidance.
Set up a time for us to meet and take the first step towards becoming the kind of parent you know you can be.
Ready to shift your experience of parenting to understanding, connection and resiliency?
How It Works:
When you book a call with me, we’ll sit down together and talk so I can get a sense of what’s going on for you and your family and where I can offer support.
I’ll explain my approach and the options we have for working together. You can ask any questions you have and see what type of support would be the best fit for your life and schedule.
If it feels right to you, we can book our first session and get started. If it’s not a good fit, I will do my best to offer alternative resources or suggestions for support, wherever possible. There’s no pressure of any kind, simply an opportunity to see if we are a good fit to work together.