This program is designed for teens ages 14–17 who are navigating the pressures that come with this season of life — things like self-doubt, social anxiety, people-pleasing, difficulty speaking up, or just feeling like they haven't quite found their footing yet. It's also a great fit for teens who seem "fine on the outside" but you can tell something is holding them back. No prior coaching experience needed — just a teen who's open to showing up.

Each session is structured with real-life scenarios, and skill-building exercises that don't feel like homework. We cover things like how to trust yourself when everyone around you has an opinion, how to handle social pressure without losing who you are, how to communicate more confidently with peers and adults, and how to start building a sense of identity that's actually theirs. Every session ends with one practical tool they can use that same week.

No. Coaching is present- and future-focused. We're not diagnosing, treating, or processing past trauma. We're building skills, perspective, and confidence for right now. That said, I do have 7+ years of experience working inside a mental health startup alongside clinicians, so I understand the full picture. If anything comes up that's beyond the scope of coaching, I'll always be transparent with you and help connect your family with the right support.

Because some of the most powerful moments happen when a teen realizes they're not the only one who feels that way. The group dynamic creates something one-on-one coaching simply can't — peer validation, shared language, and the experience of being truly heard by people their own age. I keep cohorts small (max 6) intentionally, so every teen gets real airtime and no one gets lost in the background. The relationships that form in these groups are often part of the transformation themselves.

Not much heavy lifting — but there is a brief parent orientation before the program starts and a short check-in at the close of each week. You'll get enough context to reinforce the work at home without needing to be in the room for it.

The most important thing is to let your teen have ownership of this experience. After each session, I'll send you a brief parent note with the theme we covered and one or two conversation starters you can use naturally throughout the week. Your job isn't to push the growth — it's to create space for it. And if you have questions or concerns at any point, I'm always reachable directly.

This 4 week program has sessions once a week. You can pick between groups on Tuesday or Wednesday. Sessions are 1 hour each.

Available times for Summer Cohort 1:

Tuesday 3-4PM EST, 7-8PM EST || Wednesday 1-2PM EST, 5-6PM EST