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I help gifted children and their families navigate perfectionism, emotional intensity, and social challenges with clarity and confidence.

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Welcome to Gifted Coaching NW

 

Hello! I’m Candice Guertin-Carey, and I specialize in supporting highly intelligent, sensitive, and creative children, along with their families. I help them navigate the social and emotional challenges of high intelligence, manage perfectionism, nurture their unique talents, and develop emotion regulation skills that foster lasting resilience.

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How I help

 

School Placement Consulting 

 Helping families identify educational environments where gifted children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

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Child Coaching 

Helping gifted and twice-exceptional children build emotional regulation, confidence, resilience, and self-understanding. 

                                              

Parent Coaching
Supporting parents with practical tools and guidance to better understand and support their child’s unique needs.

 

 

Testimonials:

" Thank you so much for your guidance and support. It means the world to see my daughter feeling confident again!"
-Parent of 6 year old

"I have seen remarkable and positive changes in my daughter after working with Candice. I also participated in coaching with my daughter for six months and was very pleased with the outcome. Thanks to Candice, my daughter and I have developed a much deeper understanding of each other. Candice held both of us accountable in a kind and empathetic way, while ensuring we stayed focused on the work. She helped us share our concerns respectfully and find common ground. Additionally, Candice provided helpful references and tools during our sessions, which I greatly appreciated. I hold Candice in high regard and highly recommend her!" -K.C.

"Candice helped us identify the right school for our child. We are forever grateful!"

-Parent of 11 year old

Is This Your Child?

Parenting a gifted child can feel confusing, intense, and lonely.

Your Child May be:

  • emotionally intense
  • perfectionistic
  • anxious or easily overwhelmed
  • highly sensitive
  • deeply curious
  • struggling socially
  • misunderstood or bored at school

 You don’t have to navigate this alone.

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Proudly serving the local community of Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Tigard, and Portland Metro

Services available in person and virtually. Nationwide virtual coaching for gifted/2e children and families.