You're scrambling for information on a campus you weren't really trained to navigate.
You go from one crisis to the next, trying to build a comprehensive program while your principal hands you 504s, enrollment paperwork, and lunch duty.
Grad school didn't prepare you for any of this.
And the hardest part? There's no one to ask.
No clinical support.
No consultation.
Just you, alone in your office, wondering if you're doing any of this right — while the exhaustion builds. Every. Single. Day.
School counseling can be a tough gig...
You weren’t taught real-world school counseling in grad school.
You’re working within systems that aren’t realistic,
in schools where you don’t have true school counseling support or consultation.
The good news?
It's not your fault.
You weren’t taught real-world school counseling in grad school,
You’re working within systems that aren’t realistic,
In schools where you don’t have true school counseling support or consultation.
Most school counseling support is built to be popular. This is built to work.
You've tried the free groups.
You've scrolled through contradictory advice from strangers who don't know your campus, your admin, or your caseload.
You've downloaded the freebies.
You've sat through PD that had nothing to do with your actual job.
And you're still guessing.
You get clinical consultation, not peer opinions.
Here's what makes the Mastermind different:
I'm a licensed therapist with nearly 30 years in education. When you bring a case to this room, you're not getting, "Have you tried a calm corner?" You're getting feedback grounded in clinical training and real-world school counseling experience. The kind of consultation you should have had access to from day one.
Everything here is
evidence-based.
We don't teach interventions because they went viral on TikTok. We don't recommend strategies because they look good on a bulletin board. If it's in the Mastermind, there's research behind it- and you'll understand why it works, not just how to copy it.
The support is specific to you.
This isn't prerecorded PD you watch alone at your desk. Every week, you can bring your campus, your students, your exact situation to a live consultation and get guidance that actually applies to your reality. Not a generic framework. Not a one-size-fits-all checklist. Answers that fit your context.
We say the things other organizations won't.
The Mastermind exists because mainstream school counseling support has gaps- and most people are too polite to say so. We're not. If a popular practice doesn't hold up to scrutiny, we'll tell you. If a system is failing you, we'll name it. You deserve straight answers, not diplomatic non-answers.
Ready? Join the Mastermind
Here's exactly what Mastermind members get:
This isn't a library of content. It's a weekly support system.
All of this for $32/month. That's less than one hour of private clinical consultation-
and you get it every week. Cancel anytime.
Weekly live consultation sessions
Bring your real cases, your real questions, your real campus challenges. Get clinical-grade feedback in real time — not hours later in a comment thread.
A customized, personalized starting point
When you join, you start with a customized assessment that points you to exactly what you need based on your role, your goals, and your current challenges. No wandering. No guessing where to begin.
Monthly masterclasses
Deep-dive training on the topics that matter most right now: 504, behavior de-escalation, data-driven counseling, trauma-informed practices, anxiety interventions, and more. Designed to be thorough but respectful of your limited time.
Monthly Data Discussion workshops
How to capture school counseling data, what to do with it, and how to make it work for your program (and your principal). Members also get access to our AI-powered data analysis tool, so you can turn raw numbers into meaningful insights without a statistics degree. Because nothing earns credibility on a campus faster than being the person who can back up their work with data.
On-the-fly reference library
504 process steps, de-escalation frameworks, data tracking templates, and more — designed to be grabbed in the moment when you're in the middle of it and don't have time to search. Plus the Behavior Bot, a decision-making tool for when you're staring at a student behavior and thinking "what am I actually looking at and what do I do next?" Growing constantly.
The Mastermind community
Not a free-for-all Facebook group. A curated, private community of school counselors who are serious about doing this work well. Real relationships. Honest collaboration. The kind of colleagues you wish you had down the hall.
The "extras"
Your own member dashboard to track your progress and access everything in one place, bonus trainings, surprise resource drops, and member-only perks that show up regularly. Plus, we include a private podcast feed so you can catch up anytime.
I’m a full-time school counselor, licensed therapist, and the founder of School for School Counselors.
I’ve personally mentored over 500 school counselors, the podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and I’ve spent nearly 30 years in education.
I built the Mastermind because I was tired of watching brilliant counselors drown in unrealistic expectations and systems that weren’t designed to support them.
Hey, y'all!
I'm Steph.
It is worth the investment. You’ll receive professional development that is relevant and builds on your skill level. You’ll take what you learn and are able to apply it immediately. You’ll get case consultation on the tough cases. You’ll also get resources you can use everyday on the job… I have found the group to be meaningful and I feel more equipped to do my job.
- Diane B.
Not only has it been a huge resume boost and provided amazing professional development opportunities, but the networking and support from other professionals has been amazing. This program has reignited the flame in my heart for this profession. It is truly a necessity to anyone in the field!
-Brooke
I am so grateful for Mastermind. It has been so helpful to hear from other counselors and listen to your ideas. Thank you for pouring your soul into your School for School Counselors work so that we can all grow and better serve our kiddos.
_ Julie L.
This is NOT for you if:
You want someone to hand you a script and tell you exactly what to say in every situation
You’re looking for cute bulletin board ideas and feel-good affirmations
You think ASCA’s model is the only framework that matters and you’re not open to questioning it
You want to vent about your job but aren’t interested in actually changing how you do it
Fair warning: the Mastermind isn’t for everyone.
This is DEFINITELY for you if:
You want clinical-grade consultation on real cases with real students
You’re ready to stop guessing and start building a program grounded in evidence
You want to be in a room with counselors who take this work seriously
You know you’re capable of more- you just need the right support system to get there
The live consultation sessions run about 90 minutes and are drop-in: come for the whole thing, pop in for 20 minutes between meetings, or jump off when you need to. There's no attendance requirement and no pressure to stay the entire time. (Consultation sessions aren't recorded, for the privacy of everyone involved.) Masterclasses drop monthly and run 1 hour. Everything else- the reference library, the community, the podcast feed- is on-demand. Most members spend a few hours a month and say it's the most useful professional development time on their calendar.
How much time does this actually take?
Yes- and veteran members will tell you the clinical consultation alone is worth it. You're not coming here to learn the basics. You're coming here because even experienced counselors need a room where they can think out loud, pressure-test their approach, and stay sharp. The longer you've been in this field, the fewer people you have to do that with.
I've been doing this for 15+ years. Is there anything here for me?
No. A lot of our members joined in their first year — some even before they started their first job. The masterclasses are designed to fill the gaps grad school left, the reference toolkit is built for exactly those "wait, what do I do here?" moments, and the live consultations meet you wherever you are. You don't need experience to get value here. You just need to show up.
I'm a brand-new school counselor. Will I be lost?
You're probably wondering...
your questions answered
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Masterclasses, Data Discussions, and bonus trainings are all recorded and available as video replay and audio on the private podcast feed — so you'll never lose access to that content. Live is always the best experience, but if your schedule doesn't cooperate every week, most of what we do is still waiting for you when you're ready.
What if I can't make the live sessions?
Yes. Many members have expensed it or submitted it for PD credit. We can provide documentation of your participation. Check with your district on their specific requirements.
Can I use this as professional development hours?
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We're on Skool. It's clean, easy to navigate, and everything- masterclasses, replays, the community, your dashboard- lives in one place. No digging through email threads or hunting for links.
What platform is the community on?
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No. We respect the work ASCA does, but the Mastermind exists because we believe school counselors need more than a framework — they need ongoing clinical consultation, practical tools, and honest support that meets them in the reality of their campus. We're not here to replace your professional membership. We're here to fill the gaps it can't.
Is this like ASCA?
Then you cancel. There's no long-term commitment. If it's not the right fit, you can cancel your membership anytime with no questions asked.
What if I join and it's not for me?
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$32/month, or $269/year, which saves you 30%.
Cancel anytime: no contracts, no cancellation fees, no guilt trips.
