Kari Van Bebber
Child life and emotional intelligence coach for children, teens and families
| Hourly rate range | $60 to $110 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Emotional intelligence |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Executive coach |
| Credentials | Teaching credential; School counseling credential; Bachelor's in Child Development, minor in Psychology; Master's in Counseling (Marriage, Family, Children and Schools); Former Marriage and Family Therapy license holder (10 years) |
Kari Van Bebber is a child life coach and emotional intelligence coach. She works with children, teens and families. She has spent over 20 years in schools with children, families and educators, and over 10 years as a mental health professional. She was Head of School at The Knox School of Santa Barbara for six years, where she led best practices for gifted learners. She now consults there on gifted education and social emotional learning.
What Kari helps with
Kari helps clients build emotional intelligence and gain clarity. She works with children, teens and families.
- Building emotional intelligence
- Social and emotional learning for kids
- Support for gifted learners
- Coaching for teens
- Finding clarity and making change
- Identifying personal strengths
Background and qualifications
Kari has worked with children, families and educators in schools for over 20 years. She has also worked over 10 years 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 degrees are a Bachelor's in Child Development with a minor in Psychology, and a Master's in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage, Family, Children and Schools. She spent six years as Head of School at The Knox School of Santa Barbara. She also works as a Social Emotional Coach for Robin.
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Former school head and licensed family therapist who led best practices for gifted learners at The Knox School of Santa Barbara.
Best for families and educators who want social emotional support for children, teens or gifted learners.
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How much does Kari Van Bebber charge?
Coaching with Kari runs $60 to $110 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kari Van Bebber help with?
Kari Van Bebber helps with building emotional intelligence, social and emotional learning for kids, support for gifted learners and coaching for teens.
Is Kari Van Bebber certified?
Kari Van Bebber lists: Teaching credential; School counseling credential; Bachelor's in Child Development, minor in Psychology; Master's in Counseling (Marriage, Family, Children and Schools); Former Marriage and Family Therapy license holder (10 years).
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