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Work with a Private Coach to Learn Social Skills for Stronger Relationships

Get one-on-one support from a skilled behavioral therapist to manage social anxiety, boost confidence, and build friendships.

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The Power of Private Coaching, Built on Proven Research

The PEERS® curriculum is the world’s most researched social-skills framework, and it’s the foundation of every private coaching session at S Groups.

Clients can follow the exact PEERS® program we teach in peer groups or customize their plan to focus on what matters most, from friendships and dating to communication at school or work.

Backed by over 20 years of research and 50+ peer-reviewed studies, the PEERS® model has been shown to improve friendship quality, social confidence, and communication skills for teens and adults worldwide.

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“S Groups private coaching has helped him work through past social trauma, and his fears. It has also helped him create plans for social situations and work experiences.”

Jennifer V., Parent

Why People Choose Private Coaching​

Everyone’s path to social confidence looks different. Private coaching is for people who want more flexibility, more focus, or more privacy as they build real-world skills.

Get Private One-on-One Support​

Some people simply learn best privately. You’ll meet one-on-one with a therapist who is PEERS® certified, and who tailors each session to your pace, goals, and comfort level. This setting offers direct feedback, calm structure, and full attention.

Build Skills Before Joining a Peer Group​

Many clients start here before joining our Social Solutions or Dating peer groups. Private coaching helps you develop foundational conversation and confidence skills so you can not only participate, but thrive once you enter a peer group.

Focus on What Matters Most to You​

Your coaching plan can go beyond friendships. Some clients focus on dating confidence, workplace communication, or handling social anxiety — all while learning through the same research-backed PEERS®, CBT, and ACT framework.

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How Private Coaching Works

A structured, evidence-based process designed to help you make lasting progress — one skill at a time.

1

Book Your $99 Intake Assessment

Meet privately with a therapist to discuss your goals, strengths, and challenges. This first session helps us understand where you’re starting from and what matters most to you.

2

Create Your Private Coaching Plan

We’ll design a clear roadmap focused on the skills you want to develop first — from building friendships and dating confidence to improving communication at school or work.

3

Learn, Practice, and Improve Weekly

Each session blends PEERS® social-skills training with CBT and ACT tools. You’ll learn, apply, and track progress in real time — supported every step of the way.

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Proven Benefits of Private Coaching

Decades of research show that combining individualized attention with peer-based frameworks creates measurable gains in confidence, communication, and connection.

Meaningful Friendships

Learn evidence-based strategies to start and strengthen real relationships — whether you want to build friendships, improve dating confidence, or navigate professional interactions with ease and authenticity.

Reduced Social Anxiety

Learn how to use CBT and ACT principles to understand and manage anxious thoughts before and during social interactions. Practice staying calm, grounded, and confident — even when conversations feel unpredictable.

Increased Confidence & Self-Esteem

Build genuine confidence through repetition, coaching, and success in real conversations. Private coaching offers personalized feedback that helps you see — and feel — measurable growth each week.

Real World Application

Each private coaching session ends with takeaways you can apply immediately in everyday life. Guided role-play and skill practice make learning social skills practical, relatable, and easier to retain. 

Long-Term Progress

The combination of individualized attention and the proven PEERS® framework ensures your progress lasts. Clients often notice ongoing improvements in comfort, friendships, and communication long after sessions end.
Flexible, Supportive Environment

Learn at your own pace, in a calm and private space built for your success. Coaching sessions are structured, supportive, and tailored to help you reach goals that matter most to you. 100% online, from the privacy of your home.

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Private Coaching Packages

Start with your $99 Intake Assessment, then choose the schedule that fits your goals and helps you build confidence week by week.

Bi-Weekly Sessions

Meet privately for 60 minutes every other week.
$ 300 Per Month
  • $138 per hour of coaching
  • Meet bi-weekly
  • Individualized curriculum
  • Flexible scheduling
  • 100% online via Zoom
  • Cancel any time
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Weekly Sessions

Meet privately for 60 minutes every week.
$ 500 Per Month
  • $115 per hour of coaching
  • Meet weekly
  • Individualized curriculum
  • Flexible scheduling
  • 100% online via Zoom
  • Cancel any time
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SAVE 17%

2X Weekly Sessions

Meet privately for 60 minutes twice per week.
$ 800 Per Month
  • $92 per hour of coaching
  • Meet twice per week
  • Individualized curriculum
  • Flexible scheduling
  • 100% online via Zoom
  • Cancel any time
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SAVE 33%

Partner with a coach who specializes in tackling your unique challenges.

Our skilled private coaches are trained to support teens and adults who:
  • Struggle to form and maintain friendships
  • Avoid social situations due to anxiety
  • Feel isolated and want to change that
  • Have difficulty understanding unspoken social rules
  • Struggle with low self-esteem and self-defeating beliefs
  • Aim to enhance their conversational and active listening skills
  • Experience tension in school, work, and relationships due to miscommunications
  • Seek to build a supportive social network
  • Desire to boost their social confidence
  • Miss basic social cues in interactions
  • Exhibit black-and-white thinking and rigidity
  • Excel academically and have strong intellectual abilities but find social interactions challenging
  • Need guidance in identifying and advocating for their personal and sensory needs
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Real Stories, Real Progress

“After participating in S Groups’ peer group sessions with Katie, I noticed significant improvements in my social skills within 2-3 months. I gained more self-confidence, improved my self-esteem, and became more independent... Overall, I feel more confident in myself and in seeking new social opportunities.”
Zachary R., Age 35Programs Completed: Social Solutions group, Dating group
“I learned how to get out of my own way… I would tell others that S Groups is worth the time and money.” “Being able to bring up fears and concerns in a natural conversation without distractions.”
Donna N., Age 52Programs Completed: Private Coaching
“I would say I recommend S Groups because there are different services… S Groups is there to help you be confident to master conversation skills.”
Emily N., Age 18Programs Completed: Private Coaching
“With a month of twice-weekly sessions with Hilary Wu, my daughter has more confidence, is more independent, and overall feels better about herself.” “It’s a very comfortable setting to get good guidance and coaching!”
Darrell N., (father of 18 year old)Programs Completed: Private Coaching
“As a parent, I’ve seen incredible growth in him… These programs have given him tools that go beyond the classroom.”
Charles T., (father of a teen male)Programs Completed: Social Solutions group
“After my loved one began participating in S Groups’ peer groups with Heather and Katie, I noticed improvements within the first month, including increased self-confidence, better skills in entering and exiting conversations, and using humor more appropriately. To other caregivers unsure about enrolling their loved ones in private coaching, I would say that any opportunity to learn new skills is important!”
Parent of 19-Year-Old Young AdultPrograms Completed: Social Solutions group
“I would say that you should try it because it will teach you social skills and how to identify thinking traps and how to deal with them… we will help each other throughout the 12 weeks.” “Learning how to initiate conversations individually and with groups and introducing coping mechanisms to deal with stress and anxiety, like deep breathing.”
Anonymous Male, Age 24Programs Completed: Social Solutions group
“Since joining S Groups, I have noticed significant improvements in my social skills within the first month. I’ve gained more self-confidence, improved my self-esteem, and become more independent... I found S Groups to be a valuable resource for social skills development and only wish I had access to a program like this earlier in life.”
Anonymous Male, Age 33Programs Completed: Social Solutions group, Dating group, Private Coaching
“Working with Heather Young in S Groups’ peer groups, I noticed significant improvements within the first month. I gained more self-confidence, improved my self-esteem, and became more independent.... I highly recommend S Groups, especially Heather Young’s caring and flexible approach.”
Anonymous Male, Age 19Programs Completed: Social Solutions group
“Participating in S Groups’ peer groups with Katie James has significantly improved my social skills within 2–3 months. I’ve become better at identifying negative feelings, reducing stress and anxiety, maintaining a healthy internal dialogue, and entering and exiting conversations. The peer group curriculum was especially beneficial, with homework, videos, and learning about thinking traps helping me better understand and navigate social situations.”
Anonymous Female, Age 39Programs Completed: Social Solutions group, Dating group

Private Coaching FAQ

Everything you need to know before joining the Private Coaching program.

Private Coaching is a one-on-one program that teaches practical social skills using the same proven PEERS®, CBT, and ACT methods we use in our groups.

It’s fully online, flexible, and focused on helping you build confidence through personalized instruction and feedback.

It’s ideal for people who prefer one-on-one learning or want to build foundational skills before joining a peer group.

Some clients also choose coaching to focus on specific goals like friendships, dating, or professional communication.

You’ll meet individually with an S Groups therapist for structured, skill-based lessons that include modeling, discussion, and real-life practice. Each session builds on the last, helping you apply what you’ve learned and see measurable progress.

Every client begins with a $99 Intake Assessment.

During your intake, an S Groups therapist will get to know your goals and match you with a coaching plan tailored to your comfort level and priorities.