There isn’t one right way to engage support—only what feels appropriate for your situation.
*A note on choosing where to begin*
There’s no single correct entry point. Some families begin with a conversation. Others start with a clarity session or during a specific moment of intensity.
If you are unsure where to begin, most families find the introductory call a perfect place to start.
Ways to Work Together
30-Minute Introductory Call (no fee)
A short, exploratory conversation for families who want to get a sense of the work and whether it feels like a fit.
This is a space to:
Ask questions about the process
Share a bit about your situation
Get a feel for how I work
There’s no pressure and no expectation to move beyond this conversation unless it genuinely feels right to you.
Student Reflection Session (90-minutes & by invitation)
This is a paid, short-term offering discussed when it feels appropriate.
A one-time, student-centered session designed to help a student slow down and develop clearer self-understanding around who they are and what matters to them.
In these sessions, we often explore things like:
What the student genuinely enjoys and is drawn toward (beyond résumé-building)
Patterns across experiences that help reveal strengths and motivations
Where they feel uncertain, conflicted, or pressured in the process
How they currently talk about themselves—and what feels true versus performative
The goal is not to produce polished outcomes, but to help the student begin articulating themselves with greater honesty and clarity.
Because readiness matters, this is typically offered after an Introductory Call or College Clarity Session rather than scheduled directly.
Decision Moment Intensive (limited/situational)
A short-term container for families navigating a particularly acute or high-pressure moment in the process.
Families often reach out for this support during moments like:
A looming Early Decision choice when parents and student feel misaligned
School list paralysis (too many options, or fear they’re missing the “right” ones)
Essay season breakdowns where everything suddenly feels emotionally loaded
A student who has shut down, disengaged, or become overwhelmed mid-process
Escalating conflict at home around expectations, motivation, or direction
A major shift in circumstances (burnout, loss of confidence, unexpected results)
This work typically takes the form of two to three sessions over a brief window, with the goal of:
Stabilizing the emotional intensity of the moment
Restoring clarity and perspective
Supporting thoughtful, grounded decision-making
This is not ongoing admissions coaching, and it’s not always available.
When appropriate, we’ll discuss this option together following an Introductory Call or College Clarity Session.
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
Articulating values, motivations, and lived experience
Making thoughtful, grounded decisions over time
Reducing anxiety by building clarity and self-trust
This is not tutoring or editing support. It’s collaborative, reflective work that unfolds over months and adapts to the student and family as they grow.
Because this work is deeply relational, I work with a small number of families each year.
If you’re curious about this option, the best place to begin is an Introductory Call.
Private Coaching (ongoing with limited availability)
75-Minute College Clarity Session ($375)
A structured session for parents who want to pause, step back, and make sense of the situation they’re navigating right now.
Families often come to this session when they want help with things like:
Sorting through competing advice from school counselors, tutors, friends, and online forums
Clarifying whether their student’s current path actually reflects who they are
Making sense of timing: what truly matters this semester vs. what can wait
Untangling school list anxiety (Are we being realistic? Are we overlooking good 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:
Greater clarity about what matters most in their situation (not what matters “in general”)
A calmer, more grounded perspective on next steps
Language for discussing the process with their student in a way that reduces tension
A clearer sense of whether deeper support would be helpful — and what kind
This session is not about building a full application plan, editing essays, or managing logistics.
It’s about restoring perspective and coherence so you can engage the process with more confidence and less reactivity.