Youth Coaching at Very Well KC
Support for Emotional Growth, Confidence, and Life Skills
Youth coaching at Very Well KC offers compassionate, developmentally informed support for children and teens navigating the emotional, social, and internal challenges of growing up. This work focuses on building self-awareness, emotional regulation, confidence, and communication skills — all within a safe, affirming environment.
Whether your child is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, withdrawn, or simply in need of extra support, youth coaching provides a grounded space to grow and feel understood.
What Makes Youth Coaching at Very Well KC Different
Youth coaching here is not about “fixing” a child — it’s about supporting who they already are while helping them develop tools for real life.
Our approach is:
Strength-based and supportive, not punitive or corrective
Developmentally appropriate, meeting each child at their age and stage
Emotion-focused, helping kids understand and express what they feel
Skill-building, with tools they can actually use day-to-day
Collaborative, with optional parent involvement when helpful
This is a space where young people feel safe, respected, and empowered.
Youth Coaching Services Include
Youth coaching supports children and teens through a wide range of experiences, including:
Emotional regulation and stress management
Anxiety, worry, and overwhelm
Building confidence and self-esteem
Navigating friendships and social dynamics
School stress, transitions, and pressure
Big emotions, sensitivity, or shutdown
Identity exploration and self-expression
Life transitions (family changes, growth stages, new environments)
Sessions are tailored to each child’s needs and may include conversation, reflection, practical tools, and gentle guidance — always at a pace that feels supportive.
Who This Is For
Youth coaching at Very Well KC is a good fit for:
Children who feel emotionally overwhelmed or anxious
Teens struggling with confidence, stress, or social pressure
Sensitive or highly empathetic kids
Young people navigating change or transition
Parents seeking additional, non-clinical support for their child
This service is especially supportive for families seeking preventive, skills-based emotional support rather than intensive clinical therapy.
Shannon Kiley
Youth Mental Health Coach
Shannon is a devoted Mental Health Coach who passionately advocates for the emotional and cognitive well-being of youth within her community. She specializes in addressing the complex concerns of youth, adolescents, and young adults, empowering them to navigate societal stressors positively. Shannon helps her clients increase educational achievement and emotional intelligence, build healthy relationships and social skills, develop self-confidence, learn conflict-resolution techniques, and gain the skills to cope with grief. Her counseling practices are trauma-informed, creating a therapeutic environment where her clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings, unlocking a deeper understanding of themselves.
Shannon's approach is grounded in a holistic philosophy and evidence-based methods that equip her clients with essential tools to thrive. She adheres to the core counseling beliefs of empathy, genuineness, and unconditional acceptance and integrates multimodal learning to tailor support to each client's unique needs. Shannon believes in using a strength-based approach to foster a positive growth mindset that acknowledges her clients' strengths and resilience. When working with her younger clients, she uses mindfulness games, developmentally appropriate literature, a data-driven curriculum, and expressive art techniques to improve mental health and enhance creativity. During sessions with adolescents and young adults, she focuses on strategies that challenge negative thinking patterns, guide clients to improve self-awareness, and foster personal development. Her techniques help her clients reach their full potential and overcome challenges by providing effective coping skills for the future.
With over a decade of experience in educational environments, a master's degree in school counseling, and a bachelor's degree in health and wellness, Shannon understands that mental health matters at every age. Throughout her career, she has honed her skills in coaching clients to identify, express, and regulate their emotions effectively. Shannon recognizes that life is not linear and is dedicated to collaborating with each client to support their individual goals for success, growth, and healing.