Our Educational Therapy Philosophy


Kapp Educational Therapy Group believes that every student can be taught how to learn in a way that works for them. With the right "tool box," every student can learn to advocate for themselves and take responsibility for their learning. The goal of our educational therapist team is for every client to become a successful, independent and autonomous learner. We love working with learners and families of varying learning profiles including executive functioning support, ADHD, reading and writing remediation, dyscalculia, and processing disorders. Our approach is fun, engaging, and focused on the individualized needs of each learner.
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Our team is eager to help you through the initial planning stages, all the way through to the development stage. Ready to get started?
Rachel Kapp
Deanna Tayag
Elizabeth "EB" Meerson
Katrina Gonzalez
Marisa Sisneros
Sarah Mudrick
Teri Daniel
Terumi Beppu
our Core Values
Clinicians, learners, and parents work collaboratively to uphold these values.
Innovative Problem Solvers
In our work on executive functioning skills, we embrace innovation by continually developing new strategies tailored to each client’s specific needs. Whether it's refining organizational systems, time management tools, or self-regulation techniques, we think outside the box to help students overcome challenges that traditional methods might not address.
Compassionate Boundaries
When working with executive functioning, setting and maintaining boundaries is key to fostering growth and independence. We balance empathy with structure, helping students stay accountable while showing them compassion during setbacks. This approach builds trust and provides a safe space where they can take ownership of their learning and progress.
Face Reality with Integrity
Executive functioning challenges can be difficult to address, and we believe that facing them with honesty is critical for progress. We provide clear, realistic feedback, helping clients and their families understand where they are and what steps are necessary to improve skills like planning, focus, and self-control. This integrity ensures that we are always working toward genuine, sustainable solutions.
Drama Free
Executive functioning work requires focus, and a drama-free environment helps our clients stay engaged. We emphasize clarity, direct communication, and solutions to create a space where students can focus on building their skills without distraction, promoting productive learning sessions.
Continuous Improvement and Coachability
We understand that building executive functioning skills takes time, patience, and consistent effort. Our approach focuses on gradual, meaningful progress, and we emphasize the importance of being open to feedback and learning from mistakes. By modeling coachability and persistence, we help our clients stay motivated throughout their journey, reminding them that improvement comes through practice and resilience.
Testimonials
See what our clients have to say about our clinicians!
We have been very pleased with Katie. Our son loves her and feels very accountable to her. His grades are all A’s and most importantly his confidence is up. Katie has been an excellent choice.
Many thanks for getting him to a point where he was ready to take full ownership and make his own system that worked best for him. We are grateful for your process that led him to this understanding of himself.
Our son actually looked forward to his twice weekly sessions with Rachel. Within a very short time, we could see he was learning useful strategies to master his school subjects. Today our son is excelling in all his subjects and has the organizational skills that will serve him for the rest of his academic career and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
To hear more about the educational therapy process, visit Learn Smarter: The Educational Podcast: Episode 37 - How Educational Therapy Works
How long does educational therapy take?
Educational therapy is more akin to a marathon than a sprint. There is no true time table. Goals, motivation, strategies and willingness to partner all factor in determining the efficacy of educational therapy.
Our commitment to you: we will "kick you out" of educational therapy when your child is ready. Most students and parents are actually ready to graduate from educational therapy before they realize--we will make sure to tell you!
We LOVE getting to tell you that your student is now an independent and autonomous learner and we're graduating them from working with us.
Is my FAMILY a good fit?
We will discuss this further on our phone call, but if your learner is struggling or anxious about school, yes, they are a great fit. If YOU are struggling, noticing gaps and worried about your learner's academic performance then yes, they are a good fit!
You are a great fit for Kapp Educational Therapy Group if you want to see your learner thrive with decreased parental support and are open to feedback and collaboration.
How do your core values impact the work that you do?
Our core values guide how we approach the development of executive functioning skills by fostering creative problem-solving and compassionate, structured support. We believe in addressing challenges with honesty and integrity, ensuring clear feedback and realistic solutions for our clients. By maintaining a drama-free environment, we help students focus on growth without distractions. Through patience and coachability, we encourage gradual, consistent improvement, understanding that meaningful change takes time and effort.
What is a typical session like?
Typical sessions vary in accordance with the individual psychoeducational goals established for your learner.
For students who are in middle school and high school, remediation always involves updating their systems for managing themselves digitally, physically, and time-wise as well as addressing homework that aligns with their psychoeducational goals.
All work conducted within sessions will be aligned with the specific goals of your learner. Each learner is very different and as a result, the strategies and remediation provided will be specific to your individual learner.
How is it different from tutoring?
To learn more about the differences between educational therapy and tutoring, visit: Ep 07: (Educational Therapy Series) Educational Therapy vs Tutoring
Is virtual educational therapy effective?
Yes, virtual educational therapy is highly effective. It allows students to access support from the comfort of their homes, using tools and strategies tailored to their unique needs. Many students find it easier to focus and engage in a virtual environment, which can foster greater independence and accountability. The online format also promotes self-management and organization, key components of executive functioning success. Additionally, virtual sessions provide flexibility, making it easier for families to incorporate therapy into their busy schedules.
Can you bill my insurance?
Educational therapy is not covered by insurance. We are happy to provide a superbill to you. Educational therapists do not have licensure in the state of California and therefore, we have no insurance codes to give you. We are able to provide a superbill to you but we've never had a client be able to figure out how to get insurance to reimburse them--if you are the unicorn that figures it out, PLEASE let us know!
What ages do you work with?
We welcome learners who are 5th grade through adulthood. We have educational therapists and specialists who specialize in different areas--this will be something we discuss on our phone call.