Partnering with families
since 1979.

  • Our Services

    Candid, collaborative consultation and coaching on day and boarding schools, therapeutic schools and programs, gap year programs, and college placement.

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  • Our Team

    A team of experienced, caring professionals devoted to each client. Our expertise, compassion, and integrity will help guide you through your search.

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  • Our Difference

    Our expertise, empathy, and objectivity will help you make the best possible decision for your child’s emotional health and academic future.

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  • "I do not have adequate words to express how impressed we have been with Katherine. Not only her professionalism and knowledge of the college application process, but her ability to connect with our kids in such a personal and individual manner. My 3 children have all had the privilege of working with Katherine. Katherine has the true gift of treating each young person as if they are her most special client."

    MSP

  • “You have made a mother’s dreams come true, to be able to know that my son’s future can be achieved, it’s the biggest gift we can get in our lives. When we first met I felt like I had known you forever, you have made us feel like family. Thank you always for your kindness and compassion, for always helping children that are not your own. This is a true gift!”

    IR

  • “I wanted to thank you for giving me the opportunity to talk to you and being the mentor I needed during my time off from school. I can say that your leadership and guidance was the first step in getting this train back on track. More than anything I enjoyed the conversations as I learned from your past experiences as you genuinely tried to understand me. Thank you for being there!”

    GS

  • "Brie, had you asked me last May, I would've thought maybe O wasn't going to college... and now, NYU!!!!!!! I cannot describe the depth of my gratitude to you for helping us through that very difficult time. Yesterday was one of our best days ever, and you played such an instrumental role in O’s ability to get there. Thank you 1000 times!!!!!!!!! And please refer anyone who is thinking about hiring you directly to us. I will never not gush about you."

    MW

From the Blog

Finding the right setting for education and personal growth has profound implications on a person’s development, and our services focus on helping you make the best decision possible. For over four decades, The School Counseling Group has provided expert guidance to thousands of families and their children.

We serve our local Washington DC and Charlotte NC communities, as well as the US and abroad.  We assist a wide range of students from school-aged children to young-adults. Some clients are accomplished students, and some are struggling with complex educational or emotional needs. We take pride in regularly visiting the schools and programs we recommend. We approach each collaboration with an inquiring mind, unclouded by judgment, and offer wise counsel based on each student's unique profile.