Mindy Goodman
Parent coach and therapeutic consultant serving families in Maryland and nationwide
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Parents of neurodivergent kidsBehavior challengesFamily communicationBoarding and private schoolStudents with learning differencesTherapeutic and gap year |
| Works with | Parents |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Based in | Reisterstown, Maryland, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Certified Parent Coach; IECA Professional member; Independent Educational Consultant |
| Practice | New Chapters Consulting & Coaching, LLC |
Mindy Goodman is a parent coach and independent educational consultant who helps families choose therapeutic and educational options for their children. She runs New Chapters Consulting & Coaching in Reisterstown, Maryland. Before this work, she had a career in accounting and business. She helps families find residential placements and school options, and she coaches parents of children and young adults with emotional, behavioral, educational or mental health challenges. She serves clients in Maryland, Delaware, nationwide and online.
What Mindy helps with
Mindy helps families sort through complex therapeutic and educational choices for a child. She also coaches parents who feel worn out by years of advocating for their child.
- Finding the right residential placement for a child
- Choosing therapeutic and educational options
- Boarding and private school placement
- Understanding a child's behavior and emotional needs
- Reducing conflict and improving family communication
- Handling school challenges and treatment decisions
- Planning young adult transitions
- Setting healthy boundaries while staying connected
Who Mindy works with
Mindy works with parents of children and young adults who face emotional, behavioral, educational or mental health challenges. Many families come to her after months of research and talks with other professionals. They want help making sense of their options and picking the path that fits their child.
Background and qualifications
Mindy Goodman worked in accounting and business before she moved into consulting and coaching. She is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of IECA. She is also a certified parent coach. She combines analytical thinking from her business background with her own experience as a parent who went through evaluations, IEP meetings, wilderness therapy and residential treatment. She also offers shamanic healing.
Mindy Goodman pricing
Programs and services
- Therapeutic and educational consulting
- Parent coaching
- Shamanic healing
- Virtual consultations
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The CoachVouch take
Combines a past career in accounting and business with parent coaching and therapeutic placement consulting.
Best for parents who need help choosing therapeutic or residential options for a child with emotional or behavioral challenges.
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 finding the right residential placement for a child, choosing therapeutic and educational options, boarding and private school placement and understanding a child's behavior and emotional needs.
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: Certified Parent Coach; IECA Professional member; Independent Educational Consultant.
Does Mindy Goodman work with families outside Maryland?
Yes. She serves families in Maryland, Delaware and nationwide, and she offers virtual sessions.
How do I contact Mindy Goodman?
Send Mindy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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