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Empowering Children and Teens To Navigate Their Emotions and
Academic Challenges 

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What if you could inspire a remarkable change in your child's life?   

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Located in Southwest Michigan. Serving Clients In-Person + Online

Counseling + Educational Therapy for Children and TEens

I focus on helping children with autism discover their strengths!  Through fun activities and tailored support, we inspire confidence and a brighter tomorrow! 


Emotion Eruptions:  The unpredictable bursts of anger that leave you feeling helpless.  

Homework Hassles:  Watching your child with ADHD struggle to focus on assignments can be incredibly frustrating. 

Social Situations:  Navigating playdates or group activities can feel impossible for a child who experiences anxiety. 

Transition Turmoil:  Whether it's changing schools, switching from one activity to another, can send your child into a spiral of anxiety 

Academic Tough Terrain:  Each school day feels like navigating a challenging landscape for your child.  Finding ways to support their journey through math, reading or writing struggles can feel overwhelming, but they're not alone. 





Any of these sound familiar?

Here at Bella Coaching, I offer compassionate parent and family counseling designed to strengthen relationships and support growth.  Together, we navigate challenges, enhance communication, and foster a nurturing environment for everyone.

Parent and Family Consulting

I provide personalized educational therapy to meet the unique needs of each child.  My holistic approach fosters a love for learning while building essential skills in a supportive environment that empower your child to thrive academically with confidence.  

Educational Therapy

I offer specialized counseling for children, teens, and kids with autism, delivering real results!  With a caring, tailored approach, I help each child find their voice, build confidence and thrive.

Counseling for Children + Teens

Ways We Can Work Together

if you answered "yes" then read on my friend

Our exclusive membership is a supportive community for moms preparing children with special needs for school.   With a treasure trove of resources and community support, we've crafted the ultimate membership to help you prepare your child for a smooth transition into school.

The Kindergarten Ready Moms Circle

Get ready for an exciting adventure as your little one with special needs prepares to step into kindergarten!  Our digital course, Ready, Set, Kindergarten! will help you navigate this important transition with confidence.  We've got everything you need!

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

 We proudly offer the BRIEF (Behavior Rating Inventory for Executive Function Skills, the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, and the DAYC-2 (Developmental Assessment of Young Children.  This assessments provide valuable insights into your child's behavior, social, and development skills.  

Screening and Assessments

more about me

I'm a small-town Michigan special education teacher turned educational therapist and play therapist coach AND an ultra cyclist with big dreams.  

Being someone who faced challenges, I am able to empathize with the unique struggles and emotions that come with navigating the world as a young individual.  

My passion lies in coaching children toward a brighter future through the power of play and educational therapy. 

My family life is filled with love and laughter. I am blessed to have married my high school sweetheart, and together we have two amazing adult children. Our home is also shared with two adorable doodles, Stella and Oakley - who bring endless joy and excitement to our lives. Each day is a new adventure with this lively bunch, and I wouldn't have it any other way!  

Very into: syrupy pancakes, racing my bike, and carving out a life you don’t have to pretend to like. Avoiding small talk since 1988.




As your child's counselor, I utilize the power of play and educational therapy to support your child with autism, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.  Together, we create a nurturing environment where they can truly flourish. 

I'm Loretta.

So glad you are here.

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Believe in Your Child's potential, within them lies a world of possibilities waiting to be explored

This engaging e-guide is designed to empower you with creative strategies and activities to help your child thrive with confidence! 

Download your free guide today!  Join us on this empowering adventure and witness your child bloom into their most confident self!

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Help your Child Make Friends!
A Parent's Playbook for Building Their Child's Confidence!

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As a compassionate counselor and educational therapist, I specialize in using the power of play to transform the lives of children facing autism, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.  Together, we will create a nurturing environment where your child can grow, explore and shine! 

Are you ready to witness  your child thrive? 

 your child's guide, your child's cheerleader, your child's counselor.