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Bridging the Gap

The Homeschool Counseling Network operates under It’s Only Homeschooling, LLC (dba The Homeschooling Counseling Network). HCN was founded in January 2024 by Kimberly Bennett, a Licensed Professional Counselor (GA and TX), former middle school guidance counselor, and homeschool mom of one.

Finding clinicians with the knowledge and understanding necessary to support homeschooling families through their professional practices can present a challenge. We are working hard at The Homeschool Counseling Network to help bridge this gap.

By creating a list of homeschool family-friendly providers, we aim to help ease the burden of seeking support services by doing some legwork for homeschooling families.

Our Mission

The Homeschool Counseling Network’s mission is to connect homeschooling families with free resources in the areas of academic advising, counseling, testing, therapy, and tutoring to inspire, inform, and improve lives.

We accomplish our mission through writing, creating digital content, public speaking engagements (podcast appearances, educational conferences, continuing education workshops), and planning and implementing our own online and in-person events.

An Invitation and An Opportunity

It is our sincerest wish to offer families comfort, encouragement, and support by connecting homeschooling families with providers who are equipped to help meet their counseling, education, and therapy needs.

We invite you to join us in this endeavor by applying for membership today!

FAQs:

What are the criteria for membership?

The Homeschool Counseling Network comprises five main areas: Academic Advising, Counseling, Testing, Therapy, and Tutoring services.

The Homeschool Counseling Network welcomes licensed clinicians (i.e., counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, etc.), therapists from allied professions (occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language therapists), professional educators, professional coaches, and treatment centers to apply to join.

When applying for membership, consider your scope of practice and which of the four categories are the best fit for your credentials. (Often, you may qualify for more than one area).

Scope of practice is not only important, it is the law. Coaching, education, and therapy are very different animals but all provide value and purpose. It is paramount not to misrepresent yourself to our community.

**Please note: If you are applying for membership to the Counseling and Mental Health Resource List, your professional license must be in good standing. If you are practicing under an associate level of licensure, you must include your supervisor’s name and license number on the application.

Is there a fee to join?

There is no fee to have your practice or place of business added to the resource list. There are additional fees for special advertising. Visit the Advertise With Us Page to learn more.

We have one request, that you join our public and private Facebook groups in exchange for free advertising.

What are the benefits of membership?

FREE advertising for starters! HCN is a nationwide network with a global audience of homeschoolers and fellow professionals. The referral resource lists housed on the HCN website are updated and shared weekly through our partnership with Virtual Assistant Nakisha Blain of Savvy VA Social Media Management.

Nakisha’s social media presence is 400K+ strong across multiple platforms including Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) centered around homeschooling children of all grades and age levels.

If your passion for helping others extends beyond the borders of your business or professional practice, consider sharing your printables, virtual courses, digital media, blog posts, and pins with HCN! Gain exposure for your practice, your business, or your brand through the HCN community.

The HCN community consists of the following social media: public and private Facebook groups, Instagram, X/Twitter, Linked In, YouTube channels, and Pinterest pages. Lastly, we have The Homeschool Counseling Network Podcast, available for download on YouTube or wherever you download your favorite podcast episodes.

**Additional fees apply for special advertising. Visit the Advertise With Us Page to learn more.

What happens to the professional information I submit?

HCN is not an official database. It is a network-style resource list. We do not sell your information to a third party. We are a website open to the public for public use and public benefit. While some information is required (i.e., name, licensure information), other information is optional. Submit what you are comfortable with.

Please read our Disclosure Policy, Privacy Policy, and Terms & Conditions for further information.

What populations do you serve?

All ages and stages of the homeschooling community.

I am not a professional in any of the above-mentioned areas, but I am an experienced homeschool parent, can I join HCN?

While our resource list is reserved for licensed and/or credentialed clinicians, educators, and professionals in the four main categories above, there are other opportunities to participate with HCN.

Check out our Guest Blogger opportunities. Interact us with on social media. Share content you have found helpful with others! Consider contributing a blog post to our sister website, www.itsonlyhomeschooling.com

How involved do I have to be?

If you are approved as a member of the network, your information will be added to the resource list. Your initial requirement will be to keep us updated with any changes in your information. Your second requirement will be to join our public Facebook group.

Beyond that, you can be involved as little or as much as you want. There are opportunities to advertise with us, write guest blog posts, create guest vlog posts, be a guest on our podcast, or participate in our public Facebook groups.

Promotion of our network on social media or your professional website is appreciated but not required.

My membership application was denied. How come?

There are a few simple reasons an applicant may be rejected: incomplete or incorrect information, restrictions on a professional license, lack of credentials, etc. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at [email protected]

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Additional Questions:

For additional questions and/or inquiries, please contact me at [email protected]

You never know when your personal or professional experience may inspire, inform, or improve the lives of others. Thank you for being a part of The Homeschool Counseling Network.

Blessings,

Kimberly Bennett, LPC

Founder and CEO

It’s Only Homeschooling and The Homeschool Counseling Network

This website is not a professional counseling website and nothing here should be construed as professional counseling advice. Although Kimberly Bennett, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor, she is not your counselor, and no counselor-client relationship is established unless she has signed an agreement with you. All information provided through this website is for informational and educational purposes only.
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