Darien Counseling and Coaching LLC

"Kelly has been an absolute godsend for our family. My son developed a fear of dogs which started to interfere in his everyday activities, such as visiting a playground. After having some limited success after reading up on the matter, we found ourselves at Kelly's doorstep. At the first visit, he was stressed out about even entering the building. Every single visit helped immensely and he was back on the playground after just one session. After a few more sessions, he was back to enjoying the company of dogs. We kept going for several months because frankly he absolutely loved the visits--dream come true. It almost seems to have worked *too* well as he is begging for a dog of his own. It's great to have Kelly as a resource in the future in case something tricky comes up. She truly equipped our son and his sister with tools to help conquer fears, but also provided my husband and I with clarity and confidence on how to handle situations that are stressful for our kids. In this way, it was actually a blessing that we had to seek out help to begin with. Now, if someone could just recommend a dogwalker..."

"Working with Devin has been a game-changer for my daughter, Juliet, who's in college. She had a late ADHD diagnosis in high school and we kept thinking that it was magically going to go away. It didn't - and once she was in college, her ADHD became much more of a problem. She couldn't seem to motivate herself to get to class and organizing herself and doing course work just didn't happen. I can't express how grateful we are for the progress she's made since Devin started coaching her this past summer. First off, Juliet's newfound organizational skills have greatly improved. Thanks to Devin, she's now keeping track of her assignments and schedules. It's been a tremendous help in ensuring she stays on top of her coursework. But it's not just about the schoolwork and organization. Juliet speaks about how kind, understanding, and patient Devin is. It's clear that they have a fantastic rapport. One of the things that stood out to me is how Devin has helped Juliet become more accountable for her schoolwork. They've worked together to address any missing assignments promptly, and it's paid off. Juliet's grades are in good standing, and she's on track to meet her goals of getting A's & B's. Devin also seems to be doing an excellent job motivating Juliet to attend classes. Regular discussions about the importance of attendance have clearly made an impact. In short, we couldn't be happier with the progress Juliet has made under Devin's guidance. We're looking forward to seeing even more growth in the future. Thank you, Devin, for your dedication and support. You're making a real difference in Juliet's college journey."