Counsellor in Arlington, Mass
Health & Wellness Coaching
Health & Wellness Coaching for Teens and Young Adults Who Feel Stuck, Overwhelmed, or Unmotivated
Coaching Services Designed for Real Life
Practical, action-based coaching for teens, young adults, and families who need structure, support, and forward movement without pressure or labels.
Teen Coaching & Executive Function
College & Young Adult Coaching
Family Coaching & Parent Support
Life Skills & Transition Support
Who Coaching Is For
Who Benefits Most from Health & Wellness Coaching
Self-Guidance Counseling works best for:
• Teens struggling with motivation, anxiety, or independence
• College students overwhelmed by academics or life transitions
• Young adults with executive functioning challenges or disabilities
• Parents who want support without constant conflict at home
If your child is in the gray area between floundering and flourishing, coaching can make a meaningful difference.
How Coaching Works
A Clear and Supportive Coaching Process
Clarify What Is Getting in the Way
We identify challenges, strengths, values, and goals together so there is a clear starting point.
Build Skills & Motivation
Sessions focus on executive functioning, habits, emotional regulation, and real life skills that carry over into daily routines.
Take Consistent Action
Weekly or bi weekly coaching provides accountability, confidence, and measurable progress
Why Choose Us
A Coaching Approach Families Trust
Families choose Self-Guidance Counseling because of specialized experience with adolescents and executive functioning challenges, more than ten years of experience working with youth, families, and individuals with disabilities, and a deep level of empathy shaped by lived experience with anxiety & chronic pain.
This is action-based coaching that can complement therapy or stand on its own. This work is not about fixing someone. It is about helping them trust themselves & move forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Health and wellness coaching is not therapy and does not involve diagnosing or treating mental health conditions. Coaching focuses on building skills, motivation, and follow through. It is ideal for teens and young adults who do not need therapy but still need structured support. Coaching can also complement therapy when both are appropriate.
Coaching is designed for teens, college students, and young adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unmotivated. Many clients struggle with executive functioning, anxiety, life transitions, or independence. It is especially helpful for individuals who are capable but not thriving in daily life.
Coaching helps improve planning, time management, organization, follow through, and emotional regulation. Sessions focus on practical tools, routines, and habits that can be used in everyday life. Progress happens through small, consistent actions that build confidence over time.
Most clients meet weekly or every other week, depending on their needs and goals. Sessions typically last between 45 and 60 minutes. The coaching schedule is flexible and can change as progress is made.
Yes. Self-Guidance Counseling serves families throughout Greater Boston. Both in person and virtual coaching sessions are available, making it easy to find support that fits your schedule and location.
What Parents & Clients Are Saying
Real experiences from families and young adults who have worked with Self-Guidance Counseling.