Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and heard — even in life's hardest moments.
When your child is facing a medical diagnosis, the loss of a loved one, divorce, or another major life change, they need more than reassurance. They need someone who speaks their language.
I'm Becca Schuetz — a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) with 10+ years at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory Healthcare, now working directly with Atlanta families outside the hospital.
I work with children to help them process big emotions, make sense of scary or confusing experiences, and build real coping skills that last.
Parents come to me when their child is:
Facing a surgery, procedure, or a medical diagnosis
Watching a parent or sibling go through cancer treatment
Unable or unwilling to talk about their feelings
Grieving the loss of a loved one
Experiencing a family divorce
Facing any other life stressor
What is a Child Life Specialist?
You may never have heard of a Certified Child Life Specialist — but you’ve probably needed one.
Child Life Specialists are pediatric experts trained in child development, coping strategies, and helping families navigate medical experiences, grief, and major life transitions. We’re the professionals in children’s hospitals who sit with a scared 7-year-old before surgery, help parents find the words to explain a cancer diagnosis, and support siblings who are struggling to understand why everything feels different at home.
At Coping Solutions, that expertise comes to you — private, flexible, and available outside the hospital setting. I serve children and families through age 18, with every session focused on the whole family, not just the child.
What we work on together:
How to explain a diagnosis, illness, or injury to your child in words they can actually understand
Helping your child grieve the loss of a loved one — and knowing what to expect vs. what needs more support
What to say (and what not to say) when your child is scared of a medical procedure
Building age-appropriate coping skills and emotional regulation tools your child will actually use
Supporting siblings when a brother or sister is sick
Helping your child adjust to a new normal after divorce or a major family change
How to advocate for your child’s emotional needs in a hospital or clinical setting
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Education
Developmentally Appropriate Techniques
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Preparation
What to Expect and Coping Mechanisms
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Therapeutic Play
Supportive and Expressive Outlets
Let’s work together
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Most parents I work with say the same thing after our first session: “I wish I’d found you sooner.” Start with a free 15-minute consultation — no pressure, just a conversation about what your family is going through.
Free 15-Minute Intake
Let’s discuss your individual needs and make sure we are a good fit.
Pricing
$155/hour - In person or virtual
Flexible Scheduling
Evening and weekend hours that work with your busy schedule.
About me
I have over 10 years of experience as a Certified Child Life Specialist in top hospitals like Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory Healthcare. I bring a wealth of expertise helping patients and their families in the areas of pediatric and adult oncology, grief support and medical and procedural education. My dedication extends beyond hospital walls, with 13 years of community service at Camp Sunshine, an organization that combines recreation, respite, education and oncology support for children and their families.
I’ve also contributed to advancing the field of Child Life through research, most notably with my published article “Child Life Specialist Videoconference Support of Siblings and Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Recipients: A Pilot Study,” which highlights the benefits of telehealth child life services. Every child I work with reminds me why this matters and I’d be honored to work with yours.