Synergistic Stepparenting
Co-Parenting Coach
Maria Natapov | she/her/hers
💌: maria@synergisticstepparenting.com
☎️: (617) 419-0878
Website: SynergisticStepparenting.com
LinkedIn: synergisticstepparenting
Facebook: maria.natapov
Youtube: SynergisticStepparenting
📍Massachusetts | Remote ✅ (via Zoom!)
Able to work with clients in all 50 states and Internationally
A little about Maria…
Maria Natapov is a Co-Parenting and Stepparenting Expert, Vice Chair of The Sparrow Collective, and trusted advisor to divorce professionals, financial advisors, and parenting coaches.
A child of divorce, a domestic abuse survivor, and now a stepparent turned adoptive mom, Maria knows firsthand the pain of family conflict - and the power of building family with intention, clarity, and love.
Through her BeH2O® methodology, 4-step energy-focused process, Rapid Resolution Sessions, and diverse toolbox of mindset, communication, and conflict-resolution strategies, Maria helps parents and stepparents move from chaos to harmony. Her caring yet practical approach blends deep empathy with actionable systems, so parents can self-regulate, align with their values, and create stability their children can thrive in.
✨ Maria loves supporting caregivers in identifying their next best steps and connecting them with powerful resources—wherever they are on their journey. Learn more and connect at www.SynergisticStepparenting.com.
Certifications
BeH2O Certified Co-Parenting Coach, The Layne Project
Trauma Informed Certified Parent Coach, Anu Family Services
Core Coaching Certification, Coach Training Alliance (ICF accredited program)
Rapid Resolution Facilitator, Institute of Rapid Resolution Therapy
*not a clinician*
Testimonials
Before working with Maria we were feeling discouraged and hopeless when it came to dealing with our son's behavior. We were embarrassed about how he acted out at school and in public places, and frustrated by ongoing conflict over simple everyday tasks at home.
Maria provided us with actionable steps we could easily work into our daily routine to improve our son's behavior and also change our response to the unwanted behaviors. Sometimes it was as simple as a language shift and other times it was a change in schedule or routine to help get a different result.
Probably the biggest shift for us was realizing that he is his own person and we can't control everything he does. What we can do is guide him to make the best decisions he can, and control our own reactions so that he has the support he needs. We've also been able to allow friends and family to help with him in certain situations so that we can take good care of our own needs.
Working with Maria has been a very positive experience and we definitely recommend her to anyone who is having trouble managing their child's difficult behavior. - Dawn B.
Maria! You are truly gifted in many ways. Communication, emphatic yet forward / positive action guider. I needed this. - great timing. I felt so broadly embraced and included. I believe that’s important. Your verbal appreciation and feedback was so helpful and as a professional businesswoman- lol/ I so appreciated your style of outlining lessons learned. I’m wired that way. To recap creates ownership and change. Thank you very much. Really made me feel “ safe” and ok to speak my truth. - Maureen W.
Working with Maria was wonderful! She creates a calm, supportive atmosphere. She also asks many clarifying questions to get really granular about whatever challenge you want to work on, which is helpful for purposes of the results.
Before working with Maria, I was feeling anxious about some financial issues. Maria helped me come up with a visualization to adjust my way of thinking.
After working with Maria, I feel more at-ease about money and finances generally. I feel more confident about the career path I have chosen and how I am living my life. And I know that I will be ok no matter what happens. - Kara F.
Protecting Your Child From the Noise: How Stress, Venting, and Outside Voices Shape the Divorce Journey with Erin Snow, Professional Listener and Maria Natapov, Coparenting Coach
Join professional listener Erin Snow and co-parenting coach Maria Natapov in a 45-minute workshop to understand stress's impact on decisions, recognize external influences, and learn emotional regulation to protect your child's experience.
Protecting Your Child From the Noise: How Stress, Venting, and Outside Voices Shape the Divorce Journey with Erin Snow, Professional Listener and Maria Natapov, Coparenting Coach
Divorce is one of the most emotionally overwhelming experiences a family can go through. In the middle of stress and uncertainty, many parents turn to friends, family, or social media for advice - but those voices can sometimes make the situation more confusing, reactive, and difficult for everyone involved. In this powerful 45-minute workshop, professional listener Erin Snow and co-parenting coach Maria Natapov will explore how stress affects decision-making during divorce, how outside voices influence conflict, and why emotional regulation is one of the most important skills for protecting your child’s experience. You’ll walk away with: • A clearer understanding of the patterns many families fall into during divorce • A simple exercise to help you recognize what’s influencing your decisions • A new perspective on how to move through divorce in a way that protects your child’s well-being This workshop isn’t about solving everything. It’s about gaining clarity - and charting the path forward with purpose.