Mindy Goodman
Parent coach and educational consultant for families in Maryland
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Parents of neurodivergent kidsBehavior challengesBoarding and private schoolTherapeutic and gap year |
| Works with | Parents |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Based in | Reisterstown, Maryland, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Independent Educational Consultant; Certified Parent Coach |
| Practice | New Chapters Consulting & Coaching, LLC |
Mindy Goodman is an independent educational consultant and certified parent coach in Reisterstown, Maryland. She helps families who face therapeutic, mental health and school decisions for a child or young adult. She guides them in finding the right fit for residential placement. She also coaches parents who feel worn out from years of advocating for their child. She runs New Chapters Consulting & Coaching and works with families in Maryland, Delaware, across the country and online.
What Mindy helps with
Mindy works with families who feel lost among therapeutic and educational options for their child. She also supports parents of children with emotional, behavioral, educational or mental health challenges.
- Sorting through therapeutic and educational options
- Finding the right residential placement for a child
- Boarding and private school decisions
- Making sense of advice from many professionals
- Parent burnout after years of advocating for a child
- Planning next steps for a child or young adult with mental health needs
Who Mindy works with
Mindy works with parents and families of children and young adults who have emotional, behavioral, educational or mental health challenges. Many families come to her after months of research and talks with other professionals. They have plenty of information and need help making sense of it.
Background and qualifications
Mindy Goodman is an independent educational consultant and a member of the IECA as a professional. She is also a certified parent coach. Her practice, New Chapters Consulting & Coaching, offers therapeutic and educational consulting, parent coaching and shamanic healing. She helps families find residential placement options that fit their needs for mental health support.
Mindy Goodman pricing
Programs and services
- Therapeutic and educational consulting
- Parent coaching
- Shamanic healing
- Consultation call
Mindy Goodman reviews
The CoachVouch take
She combines independent educational consulting for residential placement with certified parent coaching in one practice.
Best for parents who are worn out and need help choosing a therapeutic or residential school option for their child.
Common questions
How much does Mindy Goodman charge?
Coaching with Mindy runs $100 to $150 an hour. Message Mindy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mindy Goodman help with?
Mindy Goodman helps with sorting through therapeutic and educational options, finding the right residential placement for a child, boarding and private school decisions and making sense of advice from many professionals.
Does Mindy Goodman coach online?
Mindy is based in Reisterstown, Maryland, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Mindy Goodman certified?
Mindy Goodman lists: IECA Professional member; Independent Educational Consultant; Certified Parent Coach.
Does Mindy Goodman work with families outside Maryland?
Yes. She works with families in Maryland, Delaware and nationwide, and offers virtual sessions.
What kind of placements does Mindy Goodman help families find?
She helps families find residential placement options for therapeutic and mental health needs. She also works on boarding and private school admissions.
How do I contact Mindy Goodman?
Send Mindy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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