SEPTEMBER 2026 · 5 BOSTON CHILD BEHAVIOR COACHES · CHECKED ONE BY ONE
Child Behavior Coaches in Boston
Every coach on this page holds the Parent Coaching Institute certification and was checked against their own website and PCI’s Massachusetts directory: where they are based, that they coach parents rather than treat children, and that any credentials and rates are quoted as published. Search by name, filter by area, scroll the list.
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Alison Reiser
AR Parent Coaching · Needham, MA
PCI Parent Coaching Certification · Behavioral Consultant certification · Master's in Education, Boston UniversityA Needham parent coach with over thirty years in child engagement and education, supporting parents of children with learning differences and varied…
Amy Behrens
Amy Behrens Coaching · Newton, MA
PCI Certified Parent Coach · M.Ed.A Newton-based parent coach, teacher and mother of three who helps parents build connection and clarity using a strengths-based, Appreciative Inquiry approach.
Beth Greenawalt
Parent-Solutions Parent Coaching · Milton, MA
M.A. in Parent Coaching and Child Development · PCI certified parent coachA Milton parent coach with an M.A. in Parent Coaching and Child Development, offering private and small-group coaching and parenting presentations.
Frances Tully
Guided Parent Solutions · Boston, MA
PCI graduate parent coach · M.Ed. · BA, Lynchburg UniversityA veteran educator of over 30 years turned parent coach, covering early childhood routines and positive discipline through school-age behavior and the teen…
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Tina Kinard, Parent Coach · Lexington, MA
PCI Certified Parent Coach · B.A. Sociology, Princeton UniversityA Lexington parent coach serving Boston and beyond, with particular experience in school and developmental transitions, long-distance parenting and the…
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Boston child behavior coaches (1)
- Frances Tully Guided Parent Solutions · Boston, MA
Inner Suburbs child behavior coaches (3)
- Alison Reiser AR Parent Coaching · Needham, MA
- Amy Behrens Amy Behrens Coaching · Newton, MA
- Tina Kinard Tina Kinard, Parent Coach · Lexington, MA
South Shore child behavior coaches (1)
- Beth Greenawalt Parent-Solutions Parent Coaching · Milton, MA
How Boston 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.
- If behavior is unsafe, sudden, or flagged by school or school, start with your pediatrician, not a coach.
- Credentials, pricing, and quotes are reproduced verbatim; a blank means we could not verify it.
Important
Everyone listed here is a non-clinical parent 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 Boston parents ask
What does a child behavior coach actually do?
A Boston 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, bedtime resistance, 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 has raised a formal concern, or if you suspect a developmental or mental-health condition. Your pediatrician can refer you to a developmental-behavioral pediatrician, a child psychologist or an early intervention program. A coach can complement clinical care but is not a substitute for an assessment.
How much does a child behavior coach cost in Boston?
Most Boston parent coaches set fees on a free first call rather than publishing them. One coach here publishes her rates, and we reproduce them verbatim: $150 per session, or $1200 for an 8-session program. Coaching usually runs as a series of weekly sessions over two to three months. Where a coach does not publish fees, the field is left blank rather than estimated.
Do these coaches work over video?
Yes. Every coach listed here works by Zoom or phone, and most also meet in person in Greater Boston. 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.
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:
- Alison Reiser · https://www.arparentcoaching.com/
- Amy Behrens · https://www.amybehrens.com/
- Beth Greenawalt · https://parent-solutions.com/
- Frances Tully · https://www.guidedparentsolutions.com/
- Tina Kinard · https://www.tinakinard.com/
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