OCTOBER 2026 · 4 AUSTIN CHILD BEHAVIOR COACHES · CHECKED ONE BY ONE
Child Behavior Coaches in Austin
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Cheryl Hersh
Hersh Parent Coaching · Austin
PCI Certified Parent Coach® and PCI Certified InstructorFormer Head of School at Austin Jewish Academy turned PCI Certified Parent Coach, working with one or both parents over a 10 to 12 session program.
Kirsten Nottleson
Hand In Hand Workshops · Austin
Hand in Hand Certified Instructor since 2007 · degree in Early Childhood EducationHand in Hand Certified Instructor since 2007 and a former preschool teacher, offering play-based parent coaching, classes and school observations.
Lina Lie
Raising Thriving Families (formerly The Heartful Mama) · Cedar Park
Certified Master Coach, Jai Institute for ParentingJai Institute Master Coach and Positive Discipline Parent Educator in Cedar Park who runs a 12-week coached program, shorter 1:1 packages and Circle of…
Tanu Bedi-Seraphim
Stillwater Reflections LLC · Lakeway
Certified Conscious Parent Coach with Dr. Shefali Tsabary · Soul Care Coach · trained in Gabor Maté's Compassionate InquiryDr. Shefali-certified conscious parenting coach in Lakeway who works with parents on their own triggers and patterns, one-to-one, as couples and in mothers'…
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Austin child behavior coaches (2)
- Cheryl Hersh Hersh Parent Coaching · Austin
- Kirsten Nottleson Hand In Hand Workshops · Austin
Cedar Park child behavior coaches (1)
- Lina Lie Raising Thriving Families (formerly The Heartful Mama) · Cedar Park
Lakeway child behavior coaches (1)
- Tanu Bedi-Seraphim Stillwater Reflections LLC · Lakeway
How Austin parents choose
- These are non-clinical parenting coaches — they work with parents and do not diagnose or treat children.
- No BCBAs, ABA providers, psychologists, or clinical therapists are listed here, on purpose. Two Austin practices we found were excluded because they are licensed therapy practices.
- If behavior is unsafe, sudden, or flagged by school, start with your pediatrician, not a coach.
- Each of the four is certified by a different body: the Parent Coaching Institute, the Jai Institute and Positive Discipline Association, Hand in Hand Parenting, and Dr. Shefali’s conscious parenting program.
Important
Everyone listed here is a non-clinical parenting or behavior coach. They are not therapists, psychologists, or behavior analysts: they do not diagnose, they do not treat, and they do not provide ABA or any other clinical intervention. Coaching is support for parents, not treatment for children. If your child’s behavior is putting them or anyone else at risk, or you suspect an underlying condition, start with your pediatrician, who can refer you on.
Common questions Austin parents ask
What does a child behavior coach actually do?
An Austin child behavior coach works with the parent, not the child. They help you read what is driving a behavior, then give you concrete things to say and do — around tantrums, boundaries, transitions, sibling conflict, screen time and big feelings. They are coaches and educators, not clinicians, and they do not diagnose or treat.
Is a behavior coach the same as a BCBA or an ABA provider?
No, and this directory deliberately excludes them. BCBAs and ABA providers deliver a clinical behavioral intervention, usually to the child. The coaches here work with parents on everyday parenting and are not licensed to treat. If you are specifically looking for a clinical behavioral assessment, ask your pediatrician for a referral rather than using this page.
When should I speak to a clinician instead of a coach?
Speak to your pediatrician first if your child’s behavior is unsafe to themselves or others, if it appeared suddenly or changed sharply, if it is badly affecting eating or sleeping, if school or preschool has raised a formal concern, or if you suspect a developmental or mental-health condition. A coach can complement clinical care but is not a substitute for an assessment.
How much does a child behavior coach cost in Austin?
None of the four coaches on this page publishes a rate on their own site, so the pricing fields are blank rather than estimated. Each offers a free first conversation: Cheryl Hersh a free 30-minute consultation, Kirsten Nottleson a free 20-minute first coaching session. Ask about package structure on that call: Cheryl Hersh works in 10 to 12 weekly sessions, and Lina Lie’s main program runs 12 weeks.
Do these coaches work over video?
Lina Lie currently works entirely on Zoom and Kirsten Nottleson offers sessions at home, over Zoom or at a place of your choice. Parent coaching translates well to video because the work is a conversation with you about what happened at home, not an observation of your child, so a coach in Cedar Park or Lakeway is a realistic option wherever in the Austin area you live.
How we checked this directory
Every provider was checked against their own website, professional listing, and where applicable a certifying body or professional directory. We re-check monthly. A representative sample of our sources:
- Cheryl Hersh · https://www.hershparentcoaching.com/
- Kirsten Nottleson · https://www.handinhandworkshops.com/
- Lina Lie · https://www.raisingthrivingfamilies.co/
- Tanu Bedi-Seraphim · https://stillwaterreflections.com/
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