FAQs

Executive functioning and self-regulation skills are the higher-level cognitive processes that allow us to plan, perform, and complete tasks in their entirety, while managing priorities, time, and maintaining focus. Although these skills are correlated with lifelong achievement, as children, we don’t inherently possess them. Rather, we have the potential to develop them given the ‘right’ environment. Only then, can we learn, practice, and internalize them in order to utilize them and achieve success.

While I do not work directly with insurance companies or provide therapeutic codes regarding services, some of our clients have used 529 Plan funds to pay for coaching services. Others have received reimbursement through OPWDD self-directed plans. Please contact your plan providers to determine whether that’s an option for you.

This transformative process is not product based; we focus on the process of learning, practicing, and internalizing foundational skills, to create effective life learners. Our clients’ confidence grows as they become more efficient, effective and independent at school, work, and home. Progress speed can vary greatly and is dependent on breadth of needs as well as each individual’s motivation to change.

We work with children and adults who struggle at school, work, and home due to a lack of executive functioning skills. Some clients have received diagnoses or experience learning difficulties. Others simply feel frustrated and discouraged because they find they they’re spinning their wheels and making little progress despite their best efforts. Some have been incorrectly labeled as lazy by teachers, parents, and peers, but the truth is that they just haven’t learned these foundational tools and strategies. Anyone who is receptive to learning new skills, tools and strategies, and wants to experience increased productivity, confidence, and personal/professional growth would be a great fit for coaching.

Sessions are structured according to a 55-minute clinical hour (27-minute half hour). The student and academic coach will meet for approximately 50 minutes (22-minutes for a 30-minute session). Afterwards, several minutes will be dedicated to a brief meeting between the parent/guardian and myself. The purpose of this short discussion is to review student progress and answer any questions regarding that day’s session. If greater follow-up is needed, a phone conference can be scheduled for a different time, and billing will be subject to the hourly rate.