We're breaking the mold empowering young girls to know their worth and stand confidently in who they are...
Katie Bongard Founder of Untamed Guidance
For the first few decades of my life I WAS that awkward teen girl- struggling to discover my purpose, navigate friendships, and relationships, while tripping and stumbling my way through trauma-both Big Traumas (T) and Little Traumas (t)!
It’s likely that if you’re reading this someone you love is struggling to find her sense of self in this untamed, rather disconnected world too.
Growing up in Kona, I was one of a few of girls in my school who “looked liked me.” And at times, I felt like an outsider. I often struggled to feel confident in who I was and what I stood for.
Then when I was just 12 years old, my world was turned upside when my father drowned on the beach below my childhood home. And from that point on, I was in desperate need of a “Coach Katie.”
Overwhelmed with stress and social anxiety while unable to fully process losing my dad, I learned to internalize feelings, and I didn’t always work through my emotions in a healthy way.
My loving and dedicated mother worked long hours at 3 different jobs to support my little brother and I. She exuded resilience. Worried about my well being, she had me see a counselor. I was at best reluctant, and at worst mocking.
I refused to give into the therapist's leading questions, and I avoided talking about what was real for me. And yet, every experience led me to be who I am TODAY!
It’s why I went on to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, and a double Master’s. I have a Master's in School Counseling and Human Services, eventually finding my calling as a school counselor.
See… I believe the medicine we give is the medicine we needed!
After serving as a school counselor for the past 9 years, and becoming a mother myself, the internal nudge to bring my vision to life was overwhelming.
I could no longer sit still because the needs of our young girls are too big to ignore.
Untamed Guidance was born in an effort to bring Radical Guidance to girls around the world.
I believe every tween and teen is a perfectly, beautifully flawed individual in search of confidence and deep connection in a rather disconnected world.
And it’s my passion and purpose, to help lead her home to HERSELF.
To empower HER to make healthy decisions, so she can experience true joy and cultivate a happy fulfilling life. xo -Katie
At our core, we are driven by a profound commitment to make a lasting and positive impact on the world. Recognizing the alarming rise in depression and anxiety among today's young girls, we have dedicated ourselves to the mission of providing compassionate and impactful coaching.
Focused on Teens and Tweens, with a special emphasis on empowering our girls, we aim to be a beacon of support in a world that often times feels overwhelming.
We take a unique, innovative approach, specifically tailored for each individual girl as we aspire to instill resilience, foster personal growth, and bring about positive transformations in their lives.
We do things differently here! We enthusiastically challenge the conventional norms of therapy while embracing a distinctive approach that breaks free from boxed thinking.
We're breathing new life into the therapeutic landscape.
Cognitive -Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychoanalytic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy
Because there is no one-size-fits most approach.
Fueled by boundless energy and a unique communication style infused with empathy, our approach is anything but ordinary.
Peers have often remarked on the rarity of this combination, and we take it as a compliment, a testament to our distinctive edge. Our counseling and coaching style is designed to shatter molds, as we embrace innovation while remaining steadfastly professional.
As long as we're helping girls feel empowered while they confidently navigate challenges, we're more than okay with standing out from the crowd!
The path to resilience and growth isn't linear, and we are ushering in a new era of impactful guidance.
Our counseling and coaching style is designed to break conventions while remaining steadfastly professional.
