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Compare 70 parenting coaches. Besides their main focus, the most common focus areas are parents of neurodivergent kids, parenting teens, family communication and behavior challenges. They most often work with students, parents and teens. Most charge $68 to $148 per hour or session.

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Ashley Radzat, parenting coach

Ashley Radzat

Parent and teen coach for families with preteens and teens · Online and in person

Ashley Radzat is a parent and teen coach who helps parents of preteens and teens, and young people ages 10 to 25. She has more than 20 years in education and is a former middle school teacher. She runs Radzat Consulting and wrote a book on staying connected through adolescence. She has coached thousands of families. Her work starts with the parent's own reactions, then builds calmer talks and stronger bonds.

$90 to $135 an hour
Parenting teensFamily communicationBehavior challenges

Jennifer and Mitch Firestone

Youth and family life coaches in South Florida · Florida, United States

Jennifer and Mitch Firestone are a married couple who run Staying Joyful. They coach youths, families and working adults who want more joy and better relationships. Jennifer spent 30 years as a social worker and educator. Mitch has spent over 20 years in education and has a psychology background. Together they bring 50 years of combined experience. They also sell aromatherapy and color therapy candles in their shop.

$100 to $150 an hour
Parenting teensFamily communication

Laura Solomon

Special education consultant for families in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Dr. Laura Solomon is a special education consultant who helps children with special needs and their families. She has run Special Education Services for over four decades. She serves families in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. She specializes in diagnostic and educational testing and explains the results to parents. She works with school teams to set goals, including IEPs and 504 Plans. She also recommends alternative schools when needed.

$90 to $140 an hour
Parents of neurodivergent kidsBehavior challenges

Abby Friedman

College admissions consultant for US and international schools in Berkeley · Berkeley, California, United States

Abby Friedman is an independent educational consultant in Berkeley, California. She helps students and parents plan for college and apply. She is a Certified Educational Planner and a lifelong educator. Her work covers US colleges and also programs in the EU, UK and Canada. She pays close attention to fit, including academic, social and financial fit. She holds a master's in education and a UC Berkeley certificate in college admissions and career planning.

$150 to $240 an hour

Antonietta Breitenfeldt

Independent college admissions consultant in Seattle, Washington · Seattle, Washington, United States · Online and in person

Antonietta Breitenfeldt is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents plan for life after high school. She runs BrightSpot Labs in Seattle. Her background includes classroom teaching, school and district leadership, and professional learning. She has worked as an independent consultant since 2022. She helps with college lists, applications, essays, scholarships and interviews. She also guides families on PreK to 12 school choices.

$150 to $225 an hour
Antonietta Breitenfeldt, admissions consultant in Washington

Antonietta Breitenfeldt

College admissions and PreK-12 education consultant in Greater Seattle · Washington, United States · Online and in person

Antonietta Breitenfeldt is an education consultant who helps students and families with college admissions and PreK-12 school decisions. She founded BrightSpot Labs and has more than 25 years in education. She has worked as a classroom teacher, school administrator, district leader, and professional learning specialist. Her work covers college lists, essays, scholarships, and school enrollment. She mainly serves families in the Greater Seattle area and works online with some families elsewhere.

$130 to $300 an hour
Brynnen Ford, admissions consultant in Seattle

Brynnen Ford

College and K-12 school admissions consultant in Seattle · Seattle, Washington, United States · Online and in person

Brynnen Ford is an independent educational consultant in Seattle who helps students and parents find the right college or school. She works with families from PreK through college. Her past roles include college faculty member, school administrator and teacher. She helps families sort out what matters most, learn how admission and financial aid systems work, and finish the whole application process or only the parts they choose. She meets in central Seattle or online.

$130 to $300 an hour
Erin Donovan, life coach in Arizona

Erin Donovan

Life and anxiety coach for teens, adults, couples and families in Arizona · Arizona, United States · Online

Erin Donovan is an accountability and anxiety coach who works with teens, adults, couples, families and companies. She founded Coach Counselor Center and has coached thousands of clients since 2013. Her background is in education, presentations and performance coaching. She is based in Arizona. Her 12-week programs run by video, and she offers a separate program built for teens that ends with a 4-hour virtual retreat.

$100 to $175 an hour
Parenting teensFamily communication
Jenn Curtis, admissions consultant in San Clemente

Jenn Curtis

College admissions consultant for students and parents in San Clemente · San Clemente, California, United States

Jenn Curtis is an independent educational consultant in San Clemente, California. She helps high school students and their parents with the college admission process. She owns FutureWise Consulting and has guided hundreds of students and families. She holds an MSW and is a professional member of IECA. She is also a professional speaker and the author of The Parent Compass, a book for parents of teens.

$150 to $225 an hour
Parenting teens
Jennifer Litvak, ADHD coach

Jennifer Litvak

ADHD and life coach for teens, college students and adults

Jennifer Litvak is an ADHD and life coach who works with teens, college students and adults. She has over 25 years of experience with college students and young adults. She helps them build time management, organization, leadership and life balance skills. She holds an AACC certification from ADD Coaching Academy and a master's in Educational Leadership. She has managed her own ADHD since she was diagnosed at 18. She also coaches parents alongside their teens.

$110 to $150 an hour
Parents of neurodivergent kids

Katie Garrett

Boarding school and college admissions consultant in Charlotte, North Carolina · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Katie Garrett is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with boarding school and college admissions. She founded Garrett Educational Consulting in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is a Certified Educational Planner and holds a graduate certificate in independent educational consulting from UC-Irvine. Her team also offers academic advising and test prep. She keeps a limited roster of families so each one gets close attention. She works with families in the Carolinas, across the country and abroad.

$150 to $240 an hour

Pam Tedeschi

Educational consultant for day and boarding school placement in Potomac, Maryland · Potomac, Maryland, United States

Pam Tedeschi is an independent educational consultant in Potomac, Maryland. She helps students and parents find the right day school, boarding school, or therapeutic program. She has worked in the field since 1999 and is a Certified Educational Planner. She meets with the child first, before the parents, to learn the child's strengths and needs. She is the only consultant in her office, so clients speak with her directly.

$110 to $550 per session
Parents of neurodivergent kids
Robin Ryan, career coach

Robin Ryan

Career counselor for job seekers, new grads and executives

Robin Ryan is a career counselor who helps new grads, professionals and executives find jobs faster. She writes resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and she coaches clients for interviews and salary talks. She has written over 6000 resumes and prepared over 3300 job seekers for interviews. She also offers AI job search coaching.

$80 to $160 an hour

Wendie Lubic

College admissions consultant for students and parents in Washington, DC · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Wendie Lubic is an independent educational consultant who helps high school students and their parents with college admissions. She runs The College Lady in Washington, DC. Before consulting, she worked as a journalist and editor, and she taught graphic design at American University. She has worked with parents and students since 1996. She edits college essays, reviews art portfolios, and works to lower the stress of applying.

$150 to $240 an hour
Angie McIntyre, life coach in Minnesota

Angie McIntyre

Youth life coach for teens and young adults in Minnesota · Minnesota, United States

Angie McIntyre is a youth life coach in Minnesota. She helps teens and young adults with study habits, time management, planning for the future, identity, and relationships. She runs Clear Trails Youth Coaching, which she started in 2021. Angie is also a licensed school psychologist with a degree in educational psychology. She holds an ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation and was trained by the Youth Coaching Institute.

$110 to $190 an hour
Barbara Connolly, admissions consultant in Birmingham

Barbara Connolly

College admissions counselor in Birmingham, Michigan · Birmingham, Michigan, United States

Barbara Connolly is a private college consultant in Birmingham, Michigan. She founded College Choice Counseling and helps students and families with college admissions across the United States. She is a lawyer and a certified educational planner. She also worked as an admissions reader at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. She has more than 20 years of experience. Her firm also offers SAT and ACT prep and academic tutoring.

$150 to $240 an hour

Ben Mason

Educational consultant for boarding school and college placement in Vermont · Shelburne, Vermont, United States

Ben Mason is an independent educational consultant who runs Mason Associates in Shelburne, Vermont. The firm helps young adults, teens and children find the right school or treatment setting when their current one is not working. Services include boarding school placement in the U.S. and abroad, therapeutic school and wilderness program placement, and college guidance for students in recovery. The practice has served families since 1987.

$70 to $225 an hour
Parents of neurodivergent kids
Brian Crisp, admissions consultant in Fuquay Varina

Brian Crisp

College admissions consultant and parenting coach in North Carolina · Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, United States

Brian Crisp is an independent educational consultant who helps students with college and graduate school admissions and coaches parents. He founded Crisp Consulting + Coaching in North Carolina in 2009. He has worked in schools, universities and churches in the United States, Italy and Germany for over thirty years. He once served as a curriculum consultant in the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy. He also advises nonprofits, churches and companies.

$150 to $225 an hour
Parenting young childrenBehavior challenges

Carly Gieszl

College admissions consultant for students and parents in Vail, Arizona · Vail, Arizona, United States

Carly Gieszl is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents plan for college. She runs Rooted College Planning. Before starting her practice, she spent over a decade working inside college admissions and enrollment offices. She holds two master's degrees, one in higher education and one in family and human development. She keeps her practice small, with a max of 15 students per graduating class, and has made 100 campus visits.

$150 to $240 an hour
Chris and Erin Adang, life coach in Michigan

Chris and Erin Adang

Life and mindset coaches for teens, young adults, and parents in Michigan · Michigan, United States

Chris and Erin Adang are life and mindset coaches who run Extraordinary Purpose in Michigan. They help teens, young adults, and parents through hard transitions. They have over 30 years of combined experience walking with people through key life moments. Chris is certified in the ACT Matrix, which builds psychological flexibility. They offer one-on-one coaching and small group experiences. Clients also get real-time access to their coaches between sessions.

$130 to $190 an hour
Parenting teensFamily communication
Cynthia Coufal, life coach in Kansas

Cynthia Coufal

Teen and college student coach in Kansas, United States · Kansas, United States

Cynthia Coufal is a life coach for teens and college students in Kansas. She helps young people with anxiety and with the move into college and adult life. She has worked with young people for 31 years. She was a public school counselor for many years and is a licensed school counselor. She offers a 12-week coaching package for teens with anxiety and shares a free tool called the 4 Ns.

$100 to $160 an hour
Parenting teens

Dana Doering

Educational consultant for boarding and private school placement in Seattle · Seattle, Washington, United States

Dana Doering is an independent educational consultant in Seattle, Washington. Dana helps students and parents with boarding school and private school admissions. Dana is the Executive Director of Dean Doering & Associates and its lead therapeutic educational consultant. Dana is also the senior psychiatric mental health clinician on the team. The practice has more than 75 years of combined experience and works with families on placement and planning.

$170 to $310 an hour
Co-parenting and divorce

David Hawkins

University admissions consultant for students applying to the US, UK and beyond · London, England, United Kingdom

David Hawkins is an independent educational consultant at The University Guys in London. He helps students and parents apply to universities in the USA, UK, Canada and Europe. The team has over 20 years of experience. Clients have received offers from over 200 universities. Work covers finding the right university, building the student's profile, editing essays, and managing documents and interviews. The practice focuses on UK students who want to apply abroad.

$80 to $220 an hour
Eleanor Munson, admissions consultant in Dallas

Eleanor Munson

Private school placement consultant for Dallas families, pre-school through high school · Dallas, Texas, United States

Eleanor Munson is an independent educational consultant in Dallas, Texas. She helps parents find the right private school for their child, from pre-school through high school. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology. She holds an IECA specialty designation in Learning Differences and focuses only on school placement.

$130 to $295 an hour

Enjoy Education

Tutoring, homeschooling and admissions consultancy in London · London, United Kingdom

Enjoy Education is a London tutoring, homeschooling and education consultancy. It helps families with private tuition, school and university admissions, and home education from nursery to university. Kate Shand founded it in 2006. The team has placed tutors in over 40 locations, from the Côte d'Azur to the Cayman Islands. It also supports families through moves, global travel and major exams.

$80 to $220 an hour
Francine Schwartz, admissions consultant in Brentwood

Francine Schwartz

College admissions consultant for students and parents in Tennessee and Connecticut · Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

Francine Schwartz is a college admissions consultant who helps students and parents plan for college. She runs Pathfinder Counseling LLC from Brentwood, Tennessee. She works with families in Tennessee, Connecticut, across the U.S. and internationally. Her packages cover students from 9th grade through senior year. She also offers help with financial aid and scholarships, and she serves high school graduates and adults. Her first step is a free 30 minute planning consultation.

$150 to $225 an hour

Jane Wolery

Life coach and speaker for rural youth and adults in Montana

Jane Wolery is a life coach and speaker who helps rural teens, young professionals, families, and adults. She works with people facing school stress, career uncertainty, self-doubt, anxiety, and pressure. Jane grew up on a farm and ranch in northern Montana. She has more than 30 years of experience as an educator and is also a certified school counselor and certified life coach. She also gives talks and workshops for rural communities, schools, and organizations.

$80 to $150 an hour

Jen Rigsby

Educational consultant for school planning and admissions in Denver, Colorado · Denver, Colorado, United States

Jen Rigsby is an independent educational consultant in Denver, Colorado. She helps parents and students choose schools, prepare for admissions and handle special education plans. She runs Front Range Educational Consulting. Her services cover public, charter and private schools in the Denver area. She also helps families moving to Colorado and families of gifted children. She is a professional member of IECA and holds an M.Ed.

$130 to $295 an hour
Parents of neurodivergent kids

Jenny Wan

College admissions consultant for students and parents in New Hampshire · Bedford, New Hampshire, United States

Jenny Wan is a college admissions consultant who helps students and parents with college and secondary school placement. She founded Sage Hill Consulting in Bedford, New Hampshire. She has worked with families in both China and the United States and knows Eastern and Western education systems. She also holds 20 U.S. patents. Her team offers school placement, academic counseling and tutoring, and stays connected to students through high school, college and grad school.

$150 to $225 an hour
Family communication

JoAnna Simon

Faith-based life coach for teens, young adults and parents · United States

JoAnna Simon is a faith-based life coach who works with pre-teens, teens, young adults and their parents. She calls her method Intentional Thinking. She also works as a school counselor and associate counselor. She helps teens build confidence and trust their choices. She helps parents strengthen family bonds and guide their kids with faith. She came to the U.S. as a young immigrant and overcame paralysis after a back injury at fifteen.

$100 to $175 an hour
Parenting teensFamily communication

Kazue McGregor

College admissions consultant for high school and transfer students in California · Montrose, California, United States

Kazue McGregor is an independent educational consultant who helps high school and transfer students choose colleges and apply to them. She holds the Certified Educational Planner credential and an M.M. She runs Exploring College Choices LLC in Montrose, California. Her work starts with student assessments to find colleges that fit the student. She then builds an individual plan for the admissions process. She also leads small group workshops for students and their families.

$150 to $240 an hour

Kimberly Faith Hickman

Life coach for students and teens in Omaha, Nebraska · Omaha, Nebraska, United States · Online and in person

Kimberly Faith Hickman is a life coach who helps students and teens in Omaha, Nebraska. Before coaching, she spent over twenty years as a theatre producer, director and educator. Her credits include Broadway, Off-Broadway and national tours. She coaches students on stage, at school and in life, in person or online.

$130 to $190 an hour

Marni Lutz

ADHD coach for families, teens, college students and young adults

Marni Lutz is a certified ADHD coach who works with parents, teens, college students, young adults and whole families. She runs Rise Above ADHD. Before coaching, she spent 20 years in Parks and Recreation. She trained at the ADD Coach Academy after learning about ADHD as a parent of three sons with ADHD. She offers a free 30 minute discovery session and uses a framework called the RISE Method.

$110 to $150 an hour
Parents of neurodivergent kidsFamily communication
Michele Evard, admissions consultant in Concord

Michele Evard

Homeschool and college admissions consultant in Concord, Massachusetts · Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Dr. Michele Evard is an independent educational consultant in Concord, Massachusetts. She helps homeschooling families plan their child's K-12 education and apply to college. She also helps with transcripts, course descriptions and school profiles. She homeschooled her own three children and led two homeschool cooperatives. She has more than three decades of experience mentoring families and students. She co-created the guide College UnMazed for homeschool parents.

$150 to $225 an hour

Nathalie Willis-Davis

Education consultant for international families in Portugal and Spain · Cascais, Lisboa, Portugal

Nathalie Willis-Davis is an independent educational consultant who helps international families choose schools in Portugal and Spain. She also guides teens and their parents through applying to US colleges. She runs Tendoria Educational Consulting from Cascais, Portugal. She contacts schools for families, sets up appointments and helps with enrollment. Her knowledge of Lisbon area schools and their administrators is a strength that families mention often.

$70 to $130 an hour
Rebekah Jordan, admissions consultant in Salisbury

Rebekah Jordan

Educational consultant for boarding school and therapeutic placement · Salisbury, Connecticut, United States

Rebekah Jordan is an educational consultant who helps families find the right school or program for a child, teen or young adult. She is a partner and founding consultant at Crossbridge. She has spent 25 years in education as a teacher, head of school, tutor and consultant. She created The Peak School in Frisco, Colorado, for students who learn differently. She has helped close to a thousand students and families.

$170 to $310 an hour
Parents of neurodivergent kidsBehavior challenges

Roxana Reid

Private school admissions consultant for New York City families · New York, New York, United States

Roxana Reid is an independent educational consultant in New York City. She leads Smart City Kids, a firm that helps parents and students with private school, boarding school and college admissions. The firm has worked with families for more than 20 years. Its consultants are all former admissions directors. The firm says 98% of its full-service families are admitted to their first choice school. It also offers tutoring, special education guidance and parenting support.

$150 to $225 an hour

Sinead Galvin

Independent educational consultant for school search in Madrid, Spain · Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Sinead Galvin is an independent educational consultant and the founder of Steps into Spain. She helps families find the right school for their children in Madrid and Málaga. Her work covers school search, admissions guidance, and relocation support. She also advises international students and parents on applying to US colleges. She works with a small team and visits schools in person for families who are moving from abroad.

$170 to $310 an hour

Stephanie Frumkin

Educational consultant for twice-exceptional students in the D.C. area · Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Stephanie Frumkin is an independent educational consultant who helps families of bright students with learning differences. She runs Exceptional Educational Solutions in Silver Spring, Maryland. Her focus is twice-exceptional (2e) students in grades K-12 across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. She helps families with school placement, advocacy, homeschooling and educational alternatives. She is a professional member of IECA and works with gifted, neurodivergent and 2e children who struggle in their current school.

$170 to $310 an hour
Parents of neurodivergent kids
Trina Maclean, ADHD coach in Calgary

Trina Maclean

ADHD coach and decluttering coach in Calgary, Alberta · Calgary, Alberta, Canada · Online and in person

Trina Maclean is an ADHD coach who helps late and self diagnosed adults with ADHD. She works with people stuck in procrastination and overwhelm. Her focus is simplicity and mindfulness, and she also coaches clients through decluttering and organizing their homes. She works online and offers limited in-person sessions in Calgary, Alberta. Her practice is called Simple Mindful. She offers a reduced rate for students and for anyone who cannot afford her hourly rate.

$125 to $210 an hour
Parenting young children

Verona Keating

Independent educational consultant for school and college admissions in Darien, CT · Darien, Connecticut, United States

Verona Keating is an independent educational consultant who runs Keating Educational Consultants in Darien, Connecticut. She helps students and parents with admissions to independent day schools, boarding schools and colleges, from PreK through college. Her practice also offers school relocation services for families moving to the Tri-State area. She serves families in Fairfield County CT, Westchester NY, across the US and worldwide. She is a Professional member of IECA.

$150 to $225 an hour
Wendy Williams, admissions consultant in Atlanta

Wendy Williams

College admissions and career consultant in Atlanta, Georgia · Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Online

Wendy Williams runs Williams Educational Consultants in Atlanta, Georgia. She helps students and parents with college admissions, private school placement, graduate school, and career planning. Her practice has worked with clients nationwide for over 20 years and has guided more than 2,500 students and families. She is certified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory, and she uses them to link personality and strengths to school and career choices.

$150 to $240 an hour
Antoinette Battiste, admissions consultant in San Jose

Antoinette Battiste

Independent college admissions consultant in San Jose, California · San Jose, California, United States

Antoinette Battiste is an independent educational consultant in San Jose, California. She helps high school students and their parents plan for college. She guides students through the college search, selection, application and move to college. She has a special commitment to first-generation and underrepresented students. Her services include college preparation, essay writing, scholarship research and coaching for parents.

$150 to $225 an hour
Bar Clarke, admissions consultant in Southport

Bar Clarke

Educational and therapeutic consultant for families in Southport, Maine · Southport, Maine, United States

Bar Clarke is an independent educational and therapeutic consultant in Southport, Maine. Bar runs Loeta Consulting Group and helps families find the right school or program for a child or loved one who is struggling. The work covers placement and case management. Bar has visited hundreds of programs across the country. Educational work is limited to grades 8 to postgraduate, and the focus is on the match between student and school, not on getting into a school.

$170 to $310 an hour

Deb Felix

College, high school and MBA admissions consultant in Wellfleet, Massachusetts · Wellfleet, Massachusetts, United States

Deb Felix is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college, high school and MBA admissions. She is a former Ivy League Dean of Admissions, so she knows how admissions officers read applications. She works from Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Her advice has been quoted in the New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, CNBC and the Washington Post. She leads clients through each step of the application process.

$150 to $225 an hour

Lucy Pritzker

Boarding school and therapeutic placement consultant in Pittstown, New Jersey · Pittstown, New Jersey, United States

Lucy Pritzker is an independent educational consultant who helps families place children, teens and young adults in the right school or therapeutic program. She founded Elm Street Placements in Pittstown, New Jersey, and serves as its senior consultant. Her team travels the country to visit boarding schools, wilderness programs, residential treatment centers and assessment centers. That gives them first-hand knowledge of each program they recommend to families.

$130 to $295 an hour
Parents of neurodivergent kidsBehavior challenges

Shyamla Menon

College admissions consultant for high school students in Darien, Connecticut · Darien, Connecticut, United States

Shyamla Menon is a college admissions consultant in Darien, Connecticut. Shyamla gives academic advising and college consulting to high school students and their parents. Shyamla guides students from test strategy through building a college list, essay ideas, interview practice, and comparing final college choices. Shyamla's eighth batch of seniors graduates in 2022. Shyamla offers hourly help or a full comprehensive package, and the first consultation is free.

$150 to $225 an hour

Boram Chris Kim

College admissions consultant and K-12 tutor in Illinois · Illinois, United States

Boram Chris Kim is an independent college consultant who helps students and parents with college planning. Kim runs Excellerate Learning Studio in Illinois, which also offers K-12 tutoring. The studio builds a personalized roadmap for each student, with a study plan and timeline. It also teaches ACT and SAT prep and runs STEM programs such as Lego Robotics. Kim is a member of HECA.

$150 to $225 an hour
Jay Morjaria, life coach

Jay Morjaria

Life coach for kids, teenagers and young adults

Jay Morjaria is a life coach for children, teenagers and young adults. She helps young people build confidence, handle stress and learn life skills that support school and everyday life. Jay has worked with Year 10 and 11 students at The Langley Academy in Slough. She has also mentored college students in Leicester and coached youth football for three seasons. She holds a Clean Coaching Diploma, an MOE Certificate in Coaching and NLP Practitioner training.

$80 to $150 an hour

Chris Kocurek

Educational consultant for school and college planning in Austin, Texas · Austin, Texas, United States · Online and in person

Chris Kocurek is an independent educational consultant in Austin, Texas. Chris helps students and parents with boarding school and private school admissions. Chris works with Academic Answers, a national firm started in 1998 that also offers therapeutic consulting, academic coaching, college counseling and parent coaching. The firm's team has over 200 years of combined experience. Chris is a professional member of the IECA.

$150 to $225 an hour
Behavior challenges

Jacquie Quigley

Boarding and private school admissions consultant in Westport, Connecticut · Westport, Connecticut, United States

Jacquie Quigley is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with boarding school, private school and college admissions. Jacquie works from Westport, Connecticut. Jacquie's practice guides families from PreK through college. It also helps families relocating to the Tri-State area find a school and community. Services include essay coaching, parent statements, interview prep and mentoring for school transitions. Jacquie serves families in Fairfield County, Westchester, across the US and worldwide.

$150 to $225 an hour
Jamie Stuck, life coach in Indiana

Jamie Stuck

Mindfulness and life coach in Indiana for mothers, teens and young adults · Indiana, United States

Jamie Stuck is a mindfulness and life coach in Indiana. Jamie coaches mothers, teens and young adults who want to be more present in daily life. Clients learn to spot their thought patterns and move toward a more positive mindset. Jamie holds a Master of Arts in school counseling and is certified in both mindfulness coaching and life coaching. Jamie is also working toward International Coaching Federation certification.

$115 to $175 an hour
Jay Benanav, admissions consultant in Saint Paul

Jay Benanav

College admissions and financial aid consulting for families in Saint Paul · Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Jay Benanav runs College Inside Track, an independent college admissions consulting practice in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The practice helps students and parents pick a college that fits academically, socially and financially. It also covers applications, essays, scholarships and financial aid. The practice reports that 97 percent of its students got into at least one of their top 3 choices, and only 4 percent transferred. It has helped hundreds of families.

$150 to $225 an hour

Kristin Kajer-Cline

Independent educational consultant for boarding and private school in Issaquah · Issaquah, Washington, United States

Kristin Kajer-Cline is an independent educational consultant in Issaquah, Washington. She helps parents and young people find boarding schools, private schools and therapeutic programs. She works through Educational Connections, a team of therapeutic consultants. In the last 20 years, the team has served more than 1,000 families. Clients range from ages 10 to 32, and most are ages 13 to 23. She is a professional member of IECA.

$170 to $310 an hour
Parents of neurodivergent kidsBehavior challenges
MyTeenLife Coach, life coach

MyTeenLife Coach

Life coach for teens, young adults and parents

MyTeenLife Coach is a coaching practice that helps teens, young adults and their parents through school, career and life changes. The team has 30+ combined years of experience. Founder Liezel has coached teens for over thirty years and is also an award-winning dance teacher. Sessions cover resilience, stress, time management, tech overuse and ADHD. Parents and teens can both get support.

$80 to $150 an hour
Parenting teensFamily communicationBehavior challenges

Sharon Thomas

College admissions and executive function coach for students in New York · New York, New York, United States

Sharon Thomas is the director of MAIA Education Resource Center in New York. She helps students and parents with college admissions counseling, school placement, test preparation and executive function coaching. She co-founded MAIA with Keith Haber and named it after their daughter. The center also offers tutoring from kindergarten through college, parent consultations, professional referrals and workshops. Sharon is a member of IECA.

$150 to $225 an hour
Sheila Jones, life coach in Arizona

Sheila Jones

Life coach for kids, teens and young adults in Arizona · Arizona, United States

Sheila Jones is a life coach for kids, teens and young adults in Arizona. She also offers Christian life coaching. She owns Kid's Life Coaching, LLC. Most of her career has been spent with kids and families, and she has a background in the education sector. She has also helped nonprofit organizations with team building, child development and leadership. She holds a Master's in Leadership from Grand Canyon University. She works with parents to help them guide their children.

$130 to $190 an hour
Tami Stover, life coach in Chico

Tami Stover

Life coach for women entrepreneurs who work from home in Chico · Chico

Tami Stover is a life coach in Chico who helps women entrepreneurs that work from home and care for young children. She has coached for eight years. Her work centers on self-care, self-worth and mindset. She knows her clients' daily struggles firsthand because she was once in their position. She also mentors young girls on self-compassion, healthy relationships, nutrition, fitness and core values.

$80 to $155 an hour

Liz Price

College admissions consultant for students and parents in California · California, United States

Liz Price is an independent college admissions consultant who runs College Composed in California. She helps high school students and their parents plan and complete college applications. She has worked with scores of students over the years. Her work covers building a college list, setting a work plan with deadlines, and guiding essays from brainstorming to final proofread. She does not write essays for students. She does not guarantee admission to any school.

$150 to $225 an hour

Monette Van Lith

Work-life balance coach for parents and young adults

Monette Van Lith is a life coach who helps people balance career and family. She works with individuals, parents, young adults going through life changes, and companies that want to train staff on work, family and personal wellness. Her coaching starts with mapping obstacles and setting goals with a clear timeframe. She also offers The Family Matters Workbook and videos with tips and activities.

$80 to $140 an hour
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Imy Wax

Independent educational consultant for students and parents in Deerfield, Illinois · Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Imy Wax is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. Imy founded The Aspire Group in Deerfield, Illinois. Imy is also a licensed clinical professional counselor and a Certified Educational Planner. Imy co-wrote The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences. Imy's team has supported more than 2,000 families. Imy works with clients from age 8 through high school, college, and adults into their 60s.

$150 to $240 an hour

Jeff Schnitzer

Independent educational consultant and school psychologist in Lexington, Massachusetts · Lexington, Massachusetts, United States · Online and in person

Jeff Schnitzer is an independent educational consultant and licensed school psychologist in Lexington, Massachusetts. He helps students and parents with school placement and applications, from elementary school to graduate and professional school. His practice, Schnitzer Associates, has run for three decades. He also offers psycho-educational testing, reading help, tutoring and test prep. Clients get hot chocolate and bagels at the office. Sessions can also be held over Skype.

$150 to $225 an hour

Jennifer Curtis

College admissions consultant and parenting author in Orange County

Jennifer Curtis is a college admissions consultant and the owner of FutureWise. She helps students prepare for college and helps parents guide their teens. She began taking private clients in 2009 and now serves as Director of College Counseling. She wrote The Parent Compass, a best selling parenting book released in 2020. Earlier, she did case management for at-risk youth in the Orange County Department of Education ACCESS Program. She also built a college readiness program for first generation students.

$70 to $130 an hour
Parenting teens

Kandace Kyere

Mental health coach for academically thriving Black teens and young adults · Indiana, United States · Online

Kandace Kyere is a mental health and anxiety coach for academically thriving Black teens and young adults. She helps them lower stress, anxiety and the pressure to be perfect. She is a licensed social worker in Indiana with 10 years of work with youth and families. She runs culturally affirming virtual sessions and coaches clients across the country and around the world. She was a high achieving Black student herself.

$100 to $180 an hour

Keely Buchanan

Educational consultant for Colorado school choice, preschool through high school · Englewood, Colorado, United States

Keely Buchanan is an independent educational consultant in Englewood, Colorado. She helps parents choose public and private schools from preschool through high school. She has worked with more than 500 Colorado families since 2015. She also helps families who are relocating to the state. She has been accepted as an expert witness in Denver and Jefferson Counties. She writes educational reports for divorce mediation, arbitration and court cases.

$300 to $500 per session
Co-parenting and divorce

Erika Smith

College admissions consultant in Lexington, Kentucky · Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Erika Smith is an independent educational consultant in Lexington, Kentucky. She helps students and parents plan for college and get through the admissions process. She has worked in college admissions since 1998. She has been an admissions professional and a school counselor and college planner at a private high school. She also offers workshops, support for school counselors and teachers, and speaking events.

$150 to $240 an hour

Loren Grossman

Independent college transfer counselor and educational advocate in Venice, California · Venice, California, United States

Loren Grossman is an independent college transfer counselor and educational advocate in Venice, California. She helps students and their parents plan for life after high school. Her work covers college admissions, community college transfers to four-year universities, financial aid, and test prep. She also represents families at IEP and 504 meetings for children with special needs. She draws on knowledge of educational, health, human services and legal systems.

$150 to $225 an hour
Parents of neurodivergent kids

Priyanka

Resilience and executive function coach for teens and students in Irvine · Irvine, California, United States · Online and in person

Priyanka is the founder of Thryve Resilience & Wellness in Irvine, California. She coaches teens, high school and college students, and young adults on executive function skills and resilience. Before coaching, she spent more than two decades as a global HR leader. Her clients are ages 14 to 27. They work on school stress, confidence, and big life changes. Sessions are one-on-one, and she works with clients in Southern California and online across the USA.

$100 to $160 an hour

Joe Thompson

Life transitions and leadership coach in Denver, Colorado · Denver, Colorado, United States

Joe Thompson is a Denver, Colorado coach who works with adults on major life transitions. His clients are dealing with college, graduate school, career changes, or the move from military to civilian life. He uses motivational interviewing and a person-centered approach. He has also built life-skills programs for Special Olympians and worked as an educator and professional facilitator. He adapts his methods to each person.

$150 to $225 per hour

Elise Phillips

Life coach for teens and young adults in Seattle · Seattle, Washington, United States

Elise Phillips is a life and family coach in Seattle, Washington. She helps teens and young adults find their strengths and learn to use them. She holds an MEd and has coaching certifications in well-being, resilience, academic resilience, and career discovery from the Youth Coaching Institute. She also writes about the Four Tendencies and how motivation styles shape the way students and teens respond to requests.

$100 to $125 per hour
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Ashley RadzatParenting teens and Family communication$90 to $135 an hour
Jennifer and Mitch FirestoneParenting teens and Family communication$100 to $150 an hour
Laura SolomonParents of neurodivergent kids and Behavior challenges$90 to $140 an hour
Abby FriedmanCollege admissions consultant for US and international schools in Berkeley$150 to $240 an hour
Antonietta BreitenfeldtIndependent college admissions consultant in Seattle, Washington$150 to $225 an hour
Antonietta BreitenfeldtCollege admissions and PreK-12 education consultant in Greater Seattle$130 to $300 an hour
Brynnen FordCollege and K-12 school admissions consultant in Seattle$130 to $300 an hour
Erin DonovanParenting teens and Family communication$100 to $175 an hour
Jenn CurtisParenting teens$150 to $225 an hour
Jennifer LitvakParents of neurodivergent kids$110 to $150 an hour
Katie GarrettBoarding school and college admissions consultant in Charlotte, North Carolina$150 to $240 an hour
Pam TedeschiParents of neurodivergent kids$110 to $550 per session
Robin RyanCareer counselor for job seekers, new grads and executives$80 to $160 an hour
Wendie LubicCollege admissions consultant for students and parents in Washington, DC$150 to $240 an hour
Angie McIntyreYouth life coach for teens and young adults in Minnesota$110 to $190 an hour

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