Kari Van Bebber
Child life and emotional intelligence coach for youth, teens and families
| Hourly rate range | $115 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Teens and Parents |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | Santa Barbara, California, United States |
| Credentials | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Teaching credential; School counseling credential; Master's in Counseling (Marriage, Family, Children and Schools); Bachelor's in Child Development, minor in Psychology; Certified Practitioner of Gifted Qualitative Assessment |
Kari Van Bebber is a child life and emotional intelligence coach who works with youth, teens, individuals and families. She has over 20 years in schools and over 10 years as a mental health professional. She spent six years as Head of School at The Knox School of Santa Barbara, where she led best practices for gifted learners. She now consults on gifted education and social emotional learning and coaches through a here-and-now goals model.
What Kari helps with
Kari helps clients understand themselves or their child, find hidden obstacles and choose clear next steps.
- Understanding yourself or your child more deeply
- Finding hidden obstacles and clarifying next steps
- Navigating the gifted experience
- Building targeted skills for everyday life
- Finding and connecting with support resources and referrals
- Emotional intelligence and social emotional growth
Who Kari works with
Kari works with children, adolescents, teens, individuals and families. She also supports families of gifted learners who want answers and a path forward. Parents who want to understand their child can work with her, and so can teens and adults who want clarity on their own goals.
How Kari works
Kari uses a coaching model that focuses on here-and-now goals. She starts with a full look at the client and builds a plan that fits where they are. The work includes targeted skill building and connecting clients with referrals to support services.
Background and qualifications
Kari has worked over 20 years with children, families and educators in schools. She has over 10 years of experience as a mental health professional. She holds a teaching credential and a school counseling credential. She held her Marriage and Family Therapy license for 10 years before moving into coaching. Her Bachelor's is in Child Development with a minor in Psychology, and her Master's is in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage, Family, Children and Schools. She was Head of School at The Knox School of Santa Barbara for six years.
Kari Van Bebber pricing
Programs and services
- 1:1 coaching and consultation
- Introductory consultation
- Resource finding and connecting
Kari Van Bebber reviews
The CoachVouch take
Kari is a former school head and licensed family therapist who is also a certified practitioner of gifted qualitative assessment.
Best for families of children, teens or gifted learners who want a clear plan and help finding the right resources.
Common questions
How much does Kari Van Bebber charge?
Coaching with Kari runs $115 to $175 an hour. Message Kari from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kari Van Bebber help with?
Kari Van Bebber helps with understanding yourself or your child more deeply, finding hidden obstacles and clarifying next steps, navigating the gifted experience and building targeted skills for everyday life.
Is Kari Van Bebber certified?
Kari Van Bebber lists: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); Teaching credential; School counseling credential; Master's in Counseling (Marriage, Family, Children and Schools); Bachelor's in Child Development, minor in Psychology; Certified Practitioner of Gifted Qualitative Assessment.
Does Kari Van Bebber work with gifted learners?
Yes. She led best practices for gifted learners as Head of School at The Knox School of Santa Barbara. She also offers gifted qualitative assessment and consults on gifted education.
How do I contact Kari Van Bebber?
Send Kari a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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