Brent Florence, licensed counselor and educational consultant

Educational consulting & personalized coaching

Find your
bearings.

Think clearly,
and move with intention.

Students & professionals looking for clearer direction
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People we've helped
Led by Brent Florence, licensed counselor
NCCNCC · National Certified Counselor NCSCNCSC · National Certified School Counselor NBCTNBCT · National Board Certified Teacher

Services

What we do

We help students, educators, and educational institutions design a clear set of next steps to achieve personal, professional and strategic goals.

Educational Consulting

We partner with educational institutions to solve complex challenges with actionable strategies, and get results that justify the investment.

Academic & college planning

We help students and professionals name what matters most and choose a school, course, or career path you can actually walk — confidently and on your own terms.

Career counseling

Work one-to-one to refine your professional goals and establish meaningful milestones with progress indicators and regular check-ins to keep you on track.

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Testimonials

Partner with us to achieve your goals

“It’s been a steadying presence through a hard year for our family. We leave each conversation clearer than we came in, and that clarity holds.”
Marvin McKinneyParent
“No jargon, no pressure — just honest, careful guidance through my college decision. I’d recommend the practice to any student trying to find their footing.”
Brooklyn SimmonsStudent
“I came in overwhelmed and left with a next step I could actually take. Warm, professional, and genuinely useful.”
Kristin WatsonSchool counselor

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FAQs

Frequently
asked questions

We start with an unhurried conversation — no documentation required. From there we shape a clear next step that fits your situation, and revisit it as things change.

Students, families, and educators navigating a transition, a decision about school or career, or a stretch of noise. You don’t need a diagnosis or a crisis to begin.

Use the contact form or the talk button. We’ll reply within a day or two to find a first time that works.

Most people meet with us regularly over the course of three months, then check in as needed. There’s no lock-in — you set the pace.