Kathleen Young
Coach for parents of neurodivergent children
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $135 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Parents of neurodivergent kidsBehavior challengesFamily communicationExecutive function skillsLife transitions |
| Works with | Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Life coach |
| Credentials | Psychiatrist (MD); Certified life coach |
| Practice | Kathleen Young MD Coaching |
Kathleen Young is a psychiatrist and certified life coach who coaches parents of neurodivergent children. She helps parents understand their child's behavior through a neurodivergent lens and respond with more calm and clarity. She also offers midlife coaching and support for neurodivergence transitions. She hosts a podcast called How to Be a Human Being in the World, and she runs a group program where parents support each other.
What Kathleen helps with
Kathleen works with parents who have tried books, consequences, praise and incentives, and still feel stuck. She helps them find a new way to understand and support their child.
- Understanding the reasons behind resistance, avoidance and emotional dysregulation
- Finding balance between pushing too hard and backing off
- Building a child's independence at their own pace
- Feeling calmer and less reactive when a child struggles
- Parent exhaustion from trying to motivate a child who shuts down
- Worry that a child will not become independent
- Feeling alone as a parent of a neurodivergent child
Who Kathleen works with
Kathleen works with families who have done everything they were told to do and still feel stuck. Her clients are parents of neurodivergent children who feel worn out, worried about the future, and unsure how hard to push their child.
Background and qualifications
Kathleen Young is a psychiatrist and a certified life coach. She is also a parent, which shapes how she understands the families she works with. Her coaching uses a framework built around neurodivergent needs instead of neurotypical expectations. She also hosts a podcast about parenting, relationships and figuring out what matters when life feels uncertain.
Kathleen Young pricing
Programs and services
- Group program for parents
- Video series
- Podcast
- Midlife coaching
- Neurodivergence supported transitions coaching
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Kathleen Young reviews
The CoachVouch take
She is a psychiatrist and certified life coach who teaches parents to see behavior through a neurodivergent lens.
Best for parents of neurodivergent children who have tried many strategies and want a new way to understand their child.
Common questions
How much does Kathleen Young charge?
Coaching with Kathleen runs $90 to $135 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kathleen Young help with?
Kathleen Young helps with understanding the reasons behind resistance, avoidance and emotional dysregulation, finding balance between pushing too hard and backing off, building a child's independence at their own pace and feeling calmer and less reactive when a child struggles.
Is Kathleen Young certified?
Kathleen Young lists: Psychiatrist (MD); Certified life coach.
Does Kathleen Young offer group support for parents?
Yes. She runs a group program where parents of neurodivergent children share similar challenges and support each other.
Does Kathleen Young coach on topics besides parenting?
Yes. She also offers midlife coaching and coaching for neurodivergence transitions.
How do I contact Kathleen Young?
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