Services
My services are customized to meet your individual strengths and needs.
Academic/Study Skills Coaching
How to read college textbooks and get through large amounts of assigned readings every week, (and how to remember what you have read).
How to make the most of your study time (i.e., the time when you are NOT in class).
How to take effective class notes.
How to plan and write strong essays.
How to complete large projects.
How to develop effective test-taking skills.
Executive Function Coaching
Time management skills.
Effective organization skills.
Planning and setting priorities.
Developing strategies for managing frustration and emotional regulation.
Strengthening problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Social Skills/Life Coaching
How to work with other students on group assignments.
How to approach and talk to your professor or TA.
How and when to ask for help.
How to get along with roommates, resolve conflicts, and make friends.
How to communicate effectively (and avoid misunderstandings) via e-mail and text, and use social media appropriately.
Guidance about dating and relationships, diet, health, and sleep.
Budgeting and spending issues.
College Exploration & Planning
Identifying what accommodations and services will be needed in college.
Providing assistance in researching which schools offer these services and knowing who to contact/what questions to ask.
Assistance in college essay writing, and the decision about if and when to disclose a disability during the college application process.
Job Coaching
Exploration of job interests and strengths.
Concrete direction and resources on how to explore career options and organize job search.
Support with resume writing, mock interviews, cover letters, and transition-to-work assistance.
Graduate School Planning
Help with understanding the graduate school application process.
Assistance with graduate school applications (from researching appropriate programs to completing the applications).
Guidance with identifying accommodations that are needed at the graduate level.
Assistance with the transition to graduate school, including coordinating housing, establishing a meal plan, and a financial plan.
Other Support Services Include
Accommodation Consultation
Understanding what types of disability-related accommodations are available and reasonable.
How to request these in school and the workplace.
Assistance with Navigating “The System”
It can be complicated and overwhelming to find the resources and track down the information required to get supports in place. I can assist with:
Finding and gathering this information.
Unraveling the bureaucratic mysteries that sometimes make getting support challenging.
Something to note…
Virtual sessions as well as in-person sessions are available depending on your location and circumstances. I offer flexible payment plans, including package fees and hourly rates.
