Gabriele Nicolet, MA, CCC-SLP

For over two decades, Gabriele has walked alongside parents who are navigating the emotional and logistical complexities of raising children with developmental differences, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing challenges, and speech and language delays. Her work combines evidence-based developmental expertise with deep compassion, meeting families exactly where they are and helping them move forward with clarity and confidence.

Known as “The Toddler Whisperer” by many of the families she serves, Gabriele has a rare gift for decoding children’s behavior and translating it into actionable insights for caregivers. Her approach is grounded in neuroscience and child development, but it’s also warm, real, and practical. She believes that when parents feel supported—not judged—they become the calm, confident leaders their children need.

Through one-on-one consultations, group coaching, online workshops and her podcast, Gabriele empowers parents to shift from frustration and self-doubt to connection and hope. She helps caregivers reframe “problem behaviors” as developmental signals and equips them with tools to create more ease, understanding, and joy at home.

Gabriele is also the host of the Complicated Kids Podcast and a frequent speaker at parenting events, conferences, and schools. Whether in a classroom, a living room, or a Zoom room, her message is consistent: your child is not broken—and neither are you. Together, you can do this.

When she’s not working with families, Gabriele enjoys long walks, good books, and strong coffee. She lives in Washington, D.C., and is the proud parent of two mostly-grown children from whom she continues to learn life’s most important lessons.