Rise Coaching
Coaching for Adolescents
Dedicated to helping adolescents unlock their full
potential.
Who Am I
Hi! I’m Kara. I’ve spent the last 20 years working with young people.
My passion is helping young people explore their why and rise to their full potential.
I adore adolescents and working with them is one of my life's passions.
Adolescence is such an important time, and each teen deserves intentional and individual care and attention to help them live out their present, and craft their future, with meaning.
Why Coaching?
Coaching, on the other hand, is about the present and future. I work with young people to:
Clarify their goals, passions, and strengths.
Navigate daily challenges such as school, friendships, time management, and responsibilities.
Build confidence and excitement about what comes next.
Create a realistic, meaningful plan for the future.
As a coach, my role is to guide adolescents through the transition into adulthood—helping them recognize their worth, feel energized about life, and connect who they are today with who they want to become tomorrow.
Preparing for Life Beyond Adolescence
How do you want to spend your days?
Finding meaning before adulthood.
Maximizing growth towards it.
Supporting the day to day challenges of adolescenthood.
Main Features
Split into Individual Coaching Plans and School-Based Plans
Individual Plan (For Families)
Kara will work with your adolescent 1v1 after the initial family intake. Follow-up sessions will be family oriented as well.
- Step 1: Intake & assessment with youth + guardian
- Step 2: 3-month plan (frequency + reporting)
- Step 3: Family follow-up, assess next steps, launch goals
School-Based Plan (For Schools)
Kara will work with the adolescent 1v1 after the initial school team intake. Follow up sessions will be school-based and family based (if desired) as well. This plan provides this multi-tier support.
- Step 1: Intake & assessment with student + school team
- Step 2: 3 month plan (frequency + chosen adult support: counselor, advisor, etc.)
- Step 3: Follow up with school + family, assess & launch goals
Packaging (Pricing on Request)
Need and meeting frequency will be decided during intake meetings.
Kara has been much more than just a life coach to me—she has been a consistent, trusted presence in my life. In high school, she guided me through all the confusion of being a teenager along with some challenges I faced in my personal life. She helped with so much kindness, honesty, and patience. She always showed up for me, in the good moments and the really hard ones, and over time she became like family.
She encouraged me to try sports, theater & even encouraged me to be a mentor for middle schoolers, and I’m so glad I listened—those experiences not only brought me joy but showed me strengths I didn’t even know I had. That’s who Kara is: someone who sees potential in you before you see it in yourself.
Her influence is one of the main reasons I finished high school, went to college, and even today, she continues to inspire the way I live as a mother. I’ve known her for over a decade, and I can honestly say she has always been someone you can trust—someone who will have your back no matter what! Kara has left a lasting impact on my life because of the incredible person she is.
Jennifer A, Client
I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and support I received from Kara during my time in middle and high school. Kara went above and beyond to ensure I stay on track both academically and personally. She was always available whether I needed help choosing classes, preparing for college, or simply just needed someone to talk to.
What stood out most about Kara was her genuine care. She took her time to understand my individual goals and challenges, and offered thoughtful, encouraging advice. Thanks to her guidance, I felt confident in navigating high school and preparing for life after graduation.
Kara has made a lasting impact on my life, and I’m thankful to have had such a dedicated and compassionate advisor.
Rickee Y, Client
Last year was a challenging one for my sons—academically, socially, and behaviorally. Kara quickly became their safe space. She took the time to really get to know them, celebrate their strengths, and remind them of the good she saw in them. At the same time, she wasn’t afraid to be real with them, giving honest feedback and helping them course-correct when they needed it.
For me as a parent, Kara was an amazing partner. She advocated for my boys when others had started to give up, and she worked alongside us to help them reflect on their choices, learn from mistakes, and set meaningful goals for their future. Her ability to connect with teenagers is remarkable—she truly “gets” them.
What makes Kara unique is the balance she strikes: she is at once an advocate, teacher, confidant, guide, and partner. She provided the structure and support my boys needed, while also empowering them to make better decisions and grow. They were drifting off course, and with her steady guidance, they found their way back to a healthier, more hopeful path.
I am deeply grateful for the impact Kara has had on my sons and our family.
Sarah H, Parent