Imy Wax
Independent educational consultant for students and parents in Deerfield, Illinois
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Teens |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach |
| Based in | Deerfield, Illinois, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC); M.S.; Certified Diplomate in Psychotherapy; National Board for Certified Counselors member |
| Practice | The Aspire Group |
Imy Wax is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. Imy founded The Aspire Group in Deerfield, Illinois. Imy is also a licensed clinical professional counselor and a Certified Educational Planner. Imy co-wrote The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences. Imy's team has supported more than 2,000 families. Imy works with clients from age 8 through high school, college, and adults into their 60s.
What Imy helps with
Imy and Imy's team help families with school choices, learning needs, behavior concerns, and life transitions for children, teens, and young adults.
- College admissions for students and parents
- Finding colleges for students with learning differences
- Educational support for children and teens
- Behavioral needs in young people
- Life transitions for young adults
- Support for post-secondary young adults
Who Imy works with
Imy works with students as young as 8 through high school and college. Imy also works with adults into their 60s. Imy's practice supports families of children, teens, and post-secondary young adults who face school, behavior, or life transition challenges.
Background and qualifications
Imy Wax is a psychotherapist and educational consultant who founded The Aspire Group. Imy holds an M.S. and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Educational Planner, and Certified Diplomate in Psychotherapy. Imy is a member of the National Board for Certified Counselors and an IECA Professional member. Imy has done more graduate work and courses in psychotherapy, family therapy, and neuroscience. Imy co-wrote The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences.
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The CoachVouch take
Imy is both a licensed counselor and a Certified Educational Planner who co-wrote a college guide for students with learning differences.
Best for families who want college guidance that also accounts for learning differences and emotional needs.
Common questions
How much does Imy Wax charge?
Coaching with Imy runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Imy Wax help with?
Imy Wax helps with college admissions for students and parents, finding colleges for students with learning differences, educational support for children and teens and behavioral needs in young people.
Is Imy Wax certified?
Imy Wax lists: IECA Professional member; Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC); M.S.; Certified Diplomate in Psychotherapy; National Board for Certified Counselors member.
What ages does Imy Wax work with?
Imy works with students as young as 8 through high school and college. Imy also works with adults into their 60s.
How do I contact Imy Wax?
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