Susan Soares
Coach helping parents navigate their child's behavioral health care
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $135 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Credentials | Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Advanced Certified Life Coach |
| Practice | Change Over Time LLC |
Susan Soares is a coach who helps parents find their way through the behavioral health system for their child. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Advanced Certified Life Coach with 33 years in behavioral health. Her clients learn to understand diagnoses, weigh treatment options, and handle appointments and paperwork. She also pays attention to the parent's own well-being while they advocate for their child.
What Susan helps with
Susan helps parents who feel lost in their child's mental health care. She works on clarity, decisions, and speaking up for their child.
- Understanding a child's diagnosis
- Choosing between treatment options
- Keeping up with many appointments and forms
- Making confident decisions about a child's care
- Advocating for a child's needs
- Building a team and resources for support
- Caring for the parent's own well-being
Who Susan works with
Susan works with parents of children who receive or need mental health care. Many feel confused by a diagnosis, unsure about treatment, or buried in appointments and paperwork. They want a clear plan and more confidence when they speak up for their child.
How Susan works
Clients start with a Goal Setting Session to name a specific goal. After that, they meet with Susan for a weekly coaching session focused on that goal. Packages run for 3 months or 6 months, depending on the goal. Sessions use coaching principles to build clarity, informed decisions, and confidence.
Background and qualifications
Susan Soares is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an Advanced Certified Life Coach. She has worked in behavioral health for 33 years. That long experience with complex care systems shapes her coaching. She now uses it to guide parents so their child gets the support they need.
Susan Soares pricing
Programs and services
- Goal Setting Session
- Weekly coaching sessions
- 3-month coaching package
- 6-month coaching package
- Free consult booking
Susan Soares reviews
The CoachVouch take
Susan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 33 years in behavioral health who coaches parents through the system.
Best for parents who feel overwhelmed by their child's diagnosis, treatment options, and paperwork.
Common questions
How much does Susan Soares charge?
Coaching with Susan runs $90 to $135 an hour. Message Susan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Susan Soares help with?
Susan Soares helps with understanding a child's diagnosis, choosing between treatment options, keeping up with many appointments and forms and making confident decisions about a child's care.
Is Susan Soares certified?
Susan Soares lists: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Advanced Certified Life Coach.
How long are Susan's coaching packages?
Packages run for 3 or 6 months, depending on the goal. Sessions are weekly.
How do I contact Susan Soares?
Send Susan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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