Frequently Asked Questions

  • I provide behavior consulting and coaching services for schools and families. My work focuses on helping children succeed across home and classroom settings through assessment, collaborative planning, and practical skill-building supports.

    Services may include:

    School Consulting

    • Functional behavior assessment

    • Behavior support plan development

    • Teacher and staff coaching

    • Classroom consultation and implementation guidance

    • Crisis prevention and de-escalation support

    Family Support

    • Home or virtual behavior assessment

    • Individualized behavior planning

    • Parent and caregiver coaching

    • School–home alignment and collaboration

    All services are consultative and capacity-building rather than ongoing therapy.

  • Consulting focuses on:

    • Understanding why behaviors occur

    • Teaching skills and supports

    • Coaching adults who work with the child

    • Creating predictable systems across settings

    It is:

    • Collaborative

    • Educational in nature

    • Time-limited and goal-focused

    Consulting does not replace therapy, mental health treatment, or crisis services.

  • I partner with:

    • Private and independent schools

    • School leaders, teachers, and support staff

    • Parents and caregivers

    • Students experiencing behavioral, emotional, or learning-related challenges

    Support is appropriate for students who may benefit from:

    • Improved routines and structure

    • Emotional and behavioral regulation support

    • Skill-building in communication, flexibility, organization, or coping

    • Consistency across home and school environment

  • A Behavior Support Plan translates assessment findings into:

    • Preventive strategies

    • Skill-building supports

    • Environmental adjustments

    • Positive reinforcement systems

    • Adult response guidelines

    • Progress monitoring steps

    Plans are written to be:

    • Realistic

    • Practical

    • Sustainable

    • Compassionate

    • Aligned across settings

    Implementation support and coaching are included when appropriate.

  • My primary role is consultation and coaching for:

    • Teachers and school staff

    • Parents and caregivers

    In some cases, I may model strategies during sessions, but the focus remains:

    • Building adult capacity

    • Creating consistent support systems

    • Promoting long-term independence

    This approach prevents dependence on a single provider and supports lasting change.

  • No. Services are not designed for crisis response or emergency intervention.

    If immediate safety concerns arise, families and schools should follow:

    • School crisis protocols

    • Emergency procedures

    • Local emergency resources

    Consultation may occur after safety concerns have been stabilized.

  • Most consulting engagements are time-limited, often ranging from:

    • 6 to 12 weeks for families

    • Project-based or coaching cycles for schools

    Some schools choose ongoing consultation through structured retainers.

    The length of service depends on:

    • The scope of concerns

    • Level of support requested

    • Team needs and goals

  • Services may be provided:

    • On-site in schools

    • In-home (when appropriate)

    • Virtually

    • Or through a hybrid model

    Format is determined collaboratively to best support the child and team.

  • Services are offered on a private-pay basis only.
    Insurance billing and reimbursement submission are not provided.

    This model allows for:

    • Flexible, individualized support

    • Clear scope and deliverables

    • Collaborative, systems-focused consultation

    Receipts can be provided upon request.

  • The process typically includes:

    1. Initial consultation discussion

    2. Determining whether services are a good fit

    3. Selection of a service package

    4. Agreement and scheduling

    5. Assessment and planning begin

    Referrals may come from:

    • Schools

    • Families

    • Community professionals