There is no single “right way” or correct entry point to engage support — only what feels right for your situation.
Some families begin with a conversation. Others start with a clarity session during a specific moment of intensity.
Ways to Work Together
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A relaxed, exploratory call for families who want to get oriented and see whether working together feels like a fit.
There is no cost for this call, and you don’t need to prepare anything in advance.
This conversation is simply a space to:
Share a bit about your child and your current situation
Ask questions about how I work and what support can look like
Get a clearer sense of what actually matters most right now
See whether the tone and approach feel supportive and aligned
There is no expectation to continue beyond this call.
Some families leave with a clearer sense of direction. Others decide it’s not the right time or not the right fit. Both are completely valid outcomes.
If you’re unsure where to begin, this is usually the best place to start.
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A focused, two-part working engagement designed to help you bring that same coherence into your own home.
It includes two 45-minute conversations, held about a week apart.
In the first, we clarify the themes and strengths shaping your teen’s story. In the second, we apply that clarity to real decisions — essays, college lists, timing, and priorities.
The fee for this session is $475.
Families often schedule this when they want help with things like:
Sorting through conflicting advice from school counselors, tutors, friends, and online sources.
Clarifying whether their student’s current path actually reflects who they are.
Making sense of timing: what genuinely matters this semester versus what can wait.
Untangling school list anxiety (“Are we being realistic or overlooking strong fits?”)
Understanding how to support their student without over-directing or over-correcting.
Naming what feels off in the process but struggling to articulate it clearly.
Most families leave this session with:
Clearer perspective on what matters most in their specific situation (not just in general).
A calmer, more grounded sense of next steps.
Language for talking with their student in ways that reduce tension and defensiveness.
A clearer understanding of whether deeper support would be useful—and what kind.
This session is not about building a full application plan, editing essays, or managing logistics.
It is about helping you step out of the noise, regain perspective, and move forward with more confidence and intention.
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A long-term, high-touch partnership for families who want sustained guidance across the full arc of the college process.
This work is for families who value depth and continuity — and who want support not only with applications, but with:
Understanding who the student is becoming over time
Articulating values, motivations, and lived experience with honesty and clarity
Making thoughtful, grounded decisions at each stage of the process
Reducing anxiety by building confidence, perspective, and self-trust
This is not tutoring or editing support. It is collaborative, reflective work that unfolds over months and adapts as the student — and family — grow.
Because this work is deeply relational, I partner with a small number of families each year.
For families who are curious whether this level of support is appropriate, the best place to begin is an Introductory Call. Cost and structure are discussed only after that initial conversation, if it feels like a potential fit.