Gretchen Grinsteinner
About me
Welcome! My name is Gretchen, and I am a parenting coach and certified sleep counselor with a master's degree in developmental psychology. My favorite job of all though is being a mom to my two sweet boys and teaching them everything I know about baking and art! I love helping mothers nurture calm, connected relationships with their babies and toddlers through gentle wisdom, firm boundaries, and evidence-based support through the early years. I believe that simple, subtle change is often make the biggest impacts in parenting and sleep. Through guidance, advocacy, and unwavering support, I’ll empower you to trust yourself, navigate change with confidence, and step into your natural strengths as a mother. -Gretchen
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2020)
Masters of Arts in Applied Developmental Psychology (2023)
Certification and training
Certified Perinatal Behavioral Health Coach, Familywell (2025)
Certified Newborn Sleep Specialist, Institute of Pediatric Sleep & Parenting (2025)
Sleep Counseling Institute, Sleep Counselor Certification (2025)
Memberships and affiliations
Postpartum Support International
DONA International
Credentials
Specialties
Languages
English
Service introduction
I offer expert virtual support tailored to where you are—pregnant or postpartum. Choose from flexible packages—low, mid, or top tier—to get the personalized care and guidance you need. With compassionate, evidence-based coaching, I empower moms to feel confident, calm, and connected through every step of their journey.
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Ratings and reviews
Gretchen is a very warm soul and has a passion for nurturing people. She provides so much helpful information backed up with research. I trust her wholeheartedly.
- Bridgette V.
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