Who We Help
Coaching Services for Teens and Young Adults in Greater Boston
Self-Guidance Counseling provides health and wellness coaching for teens, college students, young adults, and families who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the next step.
Teen Coaching & Executive Function
College & Young Adult Coaching
Family Coaching & Parent Support
Life Skills & Transition Support
Our coaching services focus on practical skills, motivation, and follow-through. This is support for people who do not need therapy but still need guidance, accountability, and direction to move forward with confidence.
What Coaching Looks Like
Coaching is action-based and client-driven. Each session focuses on what matters most right now, while building long-term skills that support independence and growth.
Clients work on areas such as motivation, executive functioning, anxiety management, habits, routines, communication, and life transitions. Progress happens through small, realistic steps that build confidence over time.There is no rigid program or one-size-fits-all approach. Coaching adapts as needs change.
Who Coaching Helps
Teen coaching supports adolescents who struggle with motivation, focus, anxiety, or independence. Many teens are capable and intelligent, but feel overwhelmed by school demands, expectations, or daily responsibilities.
Coaching helps teens develop executive functioning skills such as planning, organization, time management, and follow-through. Sessions also focus on confidence, emotional regulation, and building healthy routines.
The goal is not pressure or perfection. The goal is steady progress and increased self-trust.
College students and young adults often face increased responsibility without enough structure or support. This can lead to stress, avoidance, or feeling stuck.
Coaching provides accountability and guidance during major life transitions, including academic challenges, career uncertainty, and increased independence. Sessions focus on practical problem solving, goal setting, and building habits that support daily life. This coaching helps young adults move from insight to action in a way that feels manageable and realistic.
Family coaching supports parents who want to help their child without constant conflict. Sessions focus on communication, shared goals, and reducing tension at home.
Parents gain tools to support growth while maintaining trust and connection. Family coaching helps everyone get on the same page, creating a more supportive and respectful dynamic.
Life skills coaching supports individuals with disabilities or those preparing for major life changes such as graduating, entering the workforce, or living more independently.
Coaching focuses on daily functioning, routines, decision-making, and self-advocacy. The goal is to increase confidence and independence while respecting each person’s pace and abilities.
Take the Next Step
If you are unsure whether coaching is the right fit, a free consultation is the best place to start. This is a chance to talk through what is going on, explore possible support, and see if coaching feels aligned with your needs. Self-Guidance Counseling helps teens and young adults move forward, one meaningful step at a time.