Helping Children, Teens & Adults Build Confidence, Connection & Social Skills
Personalized coaching for neurodivergent individuals and their families — Davis, CA since 2009.
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My Mission
I strive to support individuals and their families in living happy, healthy, and confident lives. An individualized approach is used to provide assessments and services to address social and emotional needs for children, adults, and families. I focus my efforts on making the interventions and learning process hands-on and practical, directly impacting the lives of those involved.
Collaboration and communication with family members, school personnel, and other professionals is an integral part of my approach — allowing me to understand one's functioning in their environment.
What I Offer
Social Skills Coaching — Children & Teens
Group and individual coaching sessions for children and teens to build confidence, friendships, communication, and emotional regulation skills.
Social Skills Coaching — Adults
One-on-one and group sessions tailored for adults who want to build deeper connections, navigate workplace dynamics, or grow socially.
Parent Coaching
Individual and group coaching to give parents practical strategies, personalized guidance, and a supportive community for families with unique social and emotional needs.
Pre-School & Elementary School Support
Social skills coaching offered on-site at pre-schools and select elementary schools to support early social and emotional development.
Young Adult Transitions
Support for young adults transitioning from high school to college or other school programs — building the social confidence and skills to navigate new environments.
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Sensory Awareness
When sensory differences are part of your child's picture, I bring that understanding into how I work with them — in social skills coaching and parent sessions alike.
Educational Seminars
Seminars for families, schools, and organizations on social development, sensory awareness, and supporting neurodivergent individuals.
Collaboration with Schools & Other Providers
I collaborate with parents, teachers, school staff, and mental health professionals to support the whole child. This includes attending IEP meetings, 504 accommodation plan meetings, Student Study Team (SST) meetings, and other school or provider meetings alongside families.
Who Can Benefit from SCLC Services?
Anyone experiencing challenges related to:
- Reading and responding to social cues
- Joining in on group activities
- Following along in group settings such as school and organized activities
- Being flexible during planned or unplanned life events
- Recognizing and verbalizing emotions in oneself and others
- Asserting oneself in social settings
- Making and maintaining friendships and relationships
- Maintaining employment due to interpersonal conflicts
- Handling transitions in activities
- Understanding social nuances including sarcasm and boundaries
- Effective communication skills
- Overall developmental challenges due to emotional or physical trauma
Many SCLC clients do not have a formal diagnosis. Some have been diagnosed with:
In-Person & Virtual Sessions
Most social skills coaching sessions are held in person at my Davis, CA office. Virtual coaching is available as needed. Parent coaching is offered virtually unless in-person is requested.
"Noriko helped us through a very difficult period. Our son went from being one of the 'more difficult' kiddos to being one of the 'more emotionally mature' kids in his class. Her advice was a game changer."— Parent, Davis CA · Parent Coaching
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