Academic Success Coaching

 

Academic success coaching is a collaborative process that centers around the client’s unique needs. Kaitlin utilizes her expertise to help clients craft personalized plans aligning with their goals and challenges. This individualized approach ensures that each client receives the guidance and support necessary to thrive academically or professionally.

The cornerstone of academic success coaching is application—success is not merely about understanding strategies but actively incorporating them into daily routines. Progress is achievable when these skills are consistently applied, improving academic or professional performance and beyond.

 

Key areas of focus within academic success coaching include, but are not limited to:

  • Study and Reading Skills: Developing effective techniques for absorbing and retaining information.

  • Time Management: Learning to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.

  • Motivation: Finding and sustaining the drive to achieve goals.

  • Organization and Planning: Structuring tasks and schedules in a way that optimizes productivity.

  • Test-Taking Strategies: Approaches to improve performance under exam conditions.

  • Interpersonal Communication: Enhancing communication skills for better collaboration and interaction in academic settings.

  • Goal Setting: Defining clear, achievable objectives to guide academic efforts.

  • Metacognition: Understanding one’s learning processes to become more self-aware.

  • Note-taking: Mastering techniques to capture and organize information effectively during lectures and study sessions.

 

 

 

Kaitlin Dobson, Therapist Providence, RI

Meet Your Coach

 

Kaitlin Dobson, LMHC-A, is also a part-time Academic Success Coach in addition to her role as a mental health clinician. In this role, she supports individuals from diverse age groups and backgrounds in overcoming challenges that may hinder their academic progress. The skills developed through academic success coaching are not just limited to educational environments; they are highly transferable and can benefit various other aspects of life, including professional careers.

Kaitlin brings a plethora of knowledge, skills, and practical strategies to her success coaching sessions, all tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. Whether a student is struggling with time management, seeking to improve their study habits, or looking to enhance their overall academic performance, or a professional is facing difficulty with meeting deadlines, needs motivation to complete their responsibilities, or is not confident in their communication patterns, Kaitlin can provide the tools and guidance necessary for success.

Book Your First Appointment

If you feel you could benefit from online therapy, book a free 15-minute call with one of our therapists. During the call, you will have the opportunity to get a sense of your therapist’s personality and the techniques they use before deciding if you want to schedule your initial session with them.
Get In Touch

Phone: 401-227-0372
Fax: 877-455-9466

Providence Location

1 Richmond Square, Suite 350W
Providence, RI 02906
(with free parking)

Florida (Mailing Address)

25 SE 2nd Ave
Ste 550 PMB 21
Miami, FL 33131

Puerto Rico (Mailing Address)

954 Ponce de Leon 
Ste 205-10239
San Juan, PR 00907

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