As a psychotherapist and a parent of a young adult with ADHD, I've seen firsthand how hard it is to find the right kind of support. Schools don’t provide the individualized attention young people often need. And while therapy is the right fit when families are in crisis or mental health is the focus, many teens and young adults don't need or want therapy. Like my son, they make more progress with a flexible, practical, non-clinical approach focused on their goals.

I developed Village Coaching alongside my psychotherapy practice to fill a gap for many teens and young adults who are struggling with organization and motivation. I provide all of the consultations and assessments myself before connecting clients to carefully vetted, exceptional coaches.

I continue to work with individuals and couples in my private psychotherapy practice of twenty years. I have a PhD in philosophy and education from Columbia University and taught as a tenured professor before training as a therapist. I am also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin with an Masters in Social Work from NYU.

A pragmatic and adaptive approach

Our coaching practice offers an individualized approach that many teens and young adults need. We can tailor coaching and tutoring to your situation, allowing us to be effective in ways that schools and mental health clinics cannot. We tap into a pool of talent that these more formal settings miss: bright, experienced coaches and educators who are exceptionally skilled at working with young people.

A focus on the whole person

We start with a careful assessment of executive functioning, academic, and communication challenges. However, we know real change requires understanding the whole person, including their strengths, interests, and relationships. Effective coaching and real results depend on a relationship where the client feels understood.

Costs

Call to discuss our costs, which vary depending on the assessment process, your unique needs, and the experience of the coach to whom you are matched.

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