Online Coaching
We are here to provide 1:1 online coaching for all college students from the convenience of your own computer, wherever you are.
We know that online support can feel impersonal and disconnected.
Not with us!
Our coaches are skilled at navigating the online coaching experience. We know that feeling connected is foundational for effective coaching and have experience navigating the online setting to foster this aspect of our work together. Threshold Coaches strives for a balance between empathy and accountability in our online sessions as well as our weekly check-ins between meetings.
Join us for a free online consultation to see if Threshold online coaching is a good fit for you.
1:1 Executive Function Skills Coaching
Personalized development of Executive Function Skills such as time management, organization, and study skills
What’s the investment?
We know college is expensive, so we want to be crystal clear with you regarding the cost and what is included so that you can make informed decisions on your investment. Contact us with your university's name, and we'll be happy to provide you an estimate based on the length of each academic term.
Your investment will include:
In depth Intake Session (usually with parent)
Review of current EF skills status
Weekly 1:1 online coaching sessions
Weekly text reminders and check-ins with coach
1 Parent/Student Progress Meeting
How do I start?
Step 1: Schedule a free 30 minute consultation for parents and students to find out more.
Step 2: Meet and greet with your new coach to make sure it feels like a good fit for all.
Step 3: If you are a YES after the consultation- Fill out paperwork, decide on a payment plan, and sign up for an in-depth Intake session with a coach.
Step 4: You are all set for an amazing quarter of coaching!
Meet the Coaches
Threshold Coaches are local to the areas we serve. We are connected to the support staff on campus as well as the care providers in the surrounding community. Our coaches meet students on or near campus which is not only convenient, but supports the development of meaningful connection with them. We deeply value the strengths our students bring with them and strive to provide a balance of empathy and accountability in all our coaching relationships.
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Cindy is the owner and founder of Threshold Coaches. Her journey to this position began over 25 years ago when she was hired as the Freshmen Transition Coordinator in a high school with especially low graduation rates. Her job: “create a sense of belonging and keep ‘em here.” This role set her on a life trajectory, exploring both academic and therapeutic settings for teens and young adults.
Cindy has been a high school Biology teacher as well as a therapist for adolescents and young adults. In 2014, she combined her love for both these realms and founded STEM Tutoring. In this role, she has been training and mentoring her tutoring staff on the art of connection, research based study skills, and the world of neurodivergence, especially ADHD and Dyscalculia.
And now for her most recent endeavor: Threshold Coaches. With the explosion of executive function coaching for students with ADHD, Cindy found that the one area with the least support was in the transition to college. Cindy believes that the college leap is a big one- for both students and their parents, and she is thrilled to support this experience and offer hope for students navigating their ADHD in the college setting. Cindy is continuously researching better ways to coach her students. She is a member of the ADHD Coaches Organization and actively participates in continuing education on all things ADHD.
Cindy is the proud mom of two emerging adults, both immersed in the unfolding of the college process as well. She’s in it, living this adventure as a parent. When free, you might find her running or hiking the trails here in Bellingham, attempting to capture the perfect photo, or eating a really good meal- as long as someone else cooks it.
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Dyann has worked as a speech-language pathologist for over 33 years. The fuel for her practice has been her genuine love for the art of communication and social connection. In working with her clients, she combines her background in communication, social cognition, executive functions, and advocacy with a holistic treatment approach. In recent years, Dyann has developed a specialty working with many neurodivergent teens and young adults as they prepare to launch toward greater independence in college or the workforce. She enjoys continuing education and is frequently looking into the latest research, books and treatment approaches which will benefit her clients. She is honored to be a part of her students' journey as they work together toward goals, celebrate perseverance, effort and successes along the way.
Dyann has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, public and private schools, and running a private practice. She holds a Master’s Degree in Communicative Disorders, American Speech-Language Hearing Associations Certificate of Clinical Competency, Washington State License in Speech Pathology, and a Holistic Health Counselor Certificate. She is a mother of two young adults and loves to go for walks, read, garden and create quilts.
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Gretchen is a Montana State University alum, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Go Bobcats! She has worked in education for a total of 15 years, both in the classroom and in educational leadership positions. Gretchen has been serving students and families in a variety of educational areas, including special education, high school transition planning, literacy intervention, educational coaching, and as a multi-tiered systems of support coordinator. Gretchen brings a strong foundation in supporting students with ADHD, dyslexia, and learning differences. She also has extensive experience connecting students and families with educational and community resources and supports, specifically during the transition from high school to early adulthood.
Gretchen finds tremendous joy in collaborating with students, families and community resources in order to support individual students in achieving personal and academic success. Her goal with every client is to build independence and self confidence in the college setting. Gretchen understands every student and experience is unique, and she has great respect for individual differences and learning styles. Gretchen herself loves to learn and is always expanding her “toolbox” in order to best serve each student she has the honor of working with. She holds Bachelors degrees in Business Marketing, Spanish Teaching, and a certification in Special Education. She also holds a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and achieved National Board Certification in Exceptional Needs.
Outside of work, you can find Gretchen spending time with her family, which includes two young, adventurous boys. She is passionate about skiing, mountain biking, trail running, and white water rafting. Any spare moment is spent outside in the beautiful Bozeman area!
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Emma is a Western Washington University alum and former employee with 7 years of experience coaching college students in academic writing, researching, and general study skills. As a previous student (both undergraduate and graduate studies) and employee of Western, Emma was involved with WWU for a total of 12 years and is intimately familiar with campus resources. She can connect students to support they didn’t even know existed!
As a research, writing, and study skills tutor, Emma focused on supporting students with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, dyslexia and other learning differences. She brings a strong foundation in learning theories, educational equity, and accessibility from her Master’s in Adult and Higher Education. She wants every student to recognize their strengths, especially when so many students are only told about what they’re doing wrong. She knows that learning can look different for every student and celebrates successes that others might miss.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys baking, reading, and relaxing in her hammock on warm summer days (some of her favorite hammock trees are on Western’s campus, so you may see her bright green hammock if you know where to look).