Find a Teen Coach
A teen coach works directly with adolescents (ages 12-19) to build confidence, manage stress, set goals, and navigate the challenges of growing up. Teen coaching is empowering, not punitive.
Who Is It For?
Teens struggling with motivation, social pressure, identity, academic stress, anxiety, or the transition to independence. Parents who want support for their teen without traditional therapy.
What Does a Teen Coach Do?
Teen coaches meet one-on-one with adolescents to set goals, build self-awareness, develop communication skills, and create strategies for school, relationships, and personal growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is teen coaching different from therapy?
Teen coaching is forward-focused: setting goals, building skills, and creating plans. Therapy addresses mental health conditions and explores past experiences. Many teens benefit from both.
Does my teen have to want coaching for it to work?
It helps, but many teens who start reluctantly end up finding coaching valuable. Good teen coaches build rapport quickly and meet teens where they are.
Will I know what my teen discusses in sessions?
Coaches typically share themes and progress with parents while keeping specific conversations confidential. Safety concerns are always communicated to parents.
What issues can a teen coach help with?
Common topics include academic motivation, social skills, anxiety management, college preparation, self-confidence, time management, and navigating family conflict.