ABOUT ME

Hi! I'm Katie, and if you've come across my page, chances are you're looking for some help with your teen/preteen son or daughter. I'm so glad you're here! Let me tell you a little bit about myself. 

I am a mom of preteen twins, a middle school counselor, a certified wellness coach, and a yoga and meditation teacher. I have been in education for over 15 years, and in my career, I have also worked as a middle school classroom teacher and a high school counselor. I help preteen and teenage students improve their academic performance, learn solid coping skills that they can use to face challenges calmly, become more organized students, develop more self confidence and self worth, and deal with anxiety, self-doubt, and difficult emotions. 

In 2021, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and it changed my life. I began to think about things differently, changed my priorities, and changed the way I interact with stress and overwhelm. Yoga and meditation helped me cope with this challenge calmly and peacefully, and I now teach teen and preteen students how to face challenges in their lives using the same tools - mindfulness, organization, calming strategies, breathing techniques, yoga, and changing our negative self-talk.

As a parent, a wellness coach, a counselor, and a yoga and meditation teacher, my goals include helping our teens and preteens develop the confidence and mindset they need to be successful, as well as helping parents learn how to help their kids with this at home. As you work with your son or daughter on these skills that I can teach you, you will likely find an increased sense of connection with them, and a calmer and more peaceful overall relationship. 

KATIE BURNS

MA Counseling, Manhattan College

MS Secondary Education, St. John's University 

Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), Aura Wellness Center 

Certified Meditation Teacher, Aura Wellness Center

Certified Professional Coach, World Coach Institute

Certified Wellness Coach, WCI 

Certified Youth, Parent, and Family Coach, WCI

Member in Good Standing - International Coaching Federation