Rachel Sobel
College and therapeutic placement consultant for students with learning disabilities
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner; Ph.D. in Counselor Education; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Possibilities, LLC |
Rachel Sobel is a Certified Educational Planner who helps families choose colleges and other next steps for students with learning disabilities. She founded College Possibilities, LLC in Tucson, Arizona. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and has more than 35 years of experience as a psychotherapist, college counselor and educator. She visits colleges and therapeutic programs around the country and works with students across the United States.
What Rachel helps with
Rachel helps families find a school or program that fits a student's learning needs. She also helps when a student's current school is no longer working.
- Finding colleges that support students with learning disabilities
- College search for high school students
- College search for transfer students
- Therapeutic school and program placement
- Gap year and post-secondary options
- Finding alternatives when college is not the next step
- Changing schools when the current one is no longer a good fit
Who Rachel works with
Rachel works with high school students and college transfer students who have learning disabilities or other diagnoses. She also works with school-age children and adolescents who need a new school placement. Her clients come from around the United States.
Background and qualifications
Rachel Sobel founded College Possibilities, LLC. She is a Certified Educational Planner with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education. She has more than 35 years of experience with adolescents and their families as a psychotherapist, college counselor and educator. She visits colleges and meets with disability services staff and admission counselors to learn about new programs and admission trends. She also visits wilderness programs, therapeutic boarding schools, residential treatment centers and recovery programs. There she meets staff and students to learn who each program serves best.
Rachel Sobel pricing
Programs and services
- College search guidance
- Therapeutic placement guidance
- Gap year and post-secondary planning
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The CoachVouch take
Rachel is a former psychotherapist who now places students in colleges and therapeutic programs she has visited in person.
Best for families of students with learning disabilities who need help choosing a college or therapeutic program.
Common questions
How much does Rachel Sobel charge?
Coaching with Rachel runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Rachel from this page for an exact quote.
What does Rachel Sobel help with?
Rachel Sobel helps with finding colleges that support students with learning disabilities, college search for high school students, college search for transfer students and therapeutic school and program placement.
Is Rachel Sobel certified?
Rachel Sobel lists: Certified Educational Planner; Ph.D. in Counselor Education; IECA Professional member.
Does Rachel Sobel help with options other than college?
Yes. She helps families with therapeutic placements and gap year or post-secondary options. She also helps school-age children and teens who need a new school.
Does Rachel Sobel work with families outside Arizona?
Yes. She works with students from around the United States.
How do I contact Rachel Sobel?
Send Rachel a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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