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  • Spot early signs of depression or anxiety

  • Spark crucial conversations about mental health

  • Ensure your child’s online safety

  • Prevent teenage suicide with proactive dialogue

  • Build resilience in your child for lasting well-being

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Individual & Family Digital Wellness Coaching

Benefit from personalized coaching and consulting. Whether it’s one-on-one sessions or a family tech setup, I help you create a balanced digital environment at home.

School & Community Consulting

Drawing on 27 years in education, I partner with schools and districts to foster social–emotional wellness, build adaptive coping skills, and inspire digital citizenship.

“It’s crucial that we walk alongside our kids—not against them—in the digital world.”

– Katey McPherson

About Katey McPherson

With over 27 years of experience as a teacher, counselor, and school administrator, I’ve dedicated my career to student and teacher social and emotional wellness. I currently lead professional development for Bark for Schools, protecting over 5 million children, and actively serve on youth mental health initiatives and advisory boards. My work empowers families and educators to tackle digital challenges head-on.

What People Say

  • Rotary Club of Queen Creek
    Katey McPherson is a dynamic and knowledgeable speaker whose deep understanding of today’s youth and need for mental wellness advocacy made her an invaluable partner for our Rotary Club of Queen Creek's Raising Resilient Kids event. Her tremendous insight, community connections, and engaging presence helped us craft and deliver three meaningful programs that truly resonated with parents and students alike.
    Brenda Brandhorst
    Rotary Club of Queen Creek
  • Community member
    I had the privilege of hearing Katey speak at the Raising Resilient Kids seminar hosted by the Rotary Club of Queen Creek last May. As a valued member of our community, Katey brings exceptional knowledge about building resilience in children and raises crucial awareness for parents about the digital challenges our kids face today. Her insights are both eye-opening and practical, helping parents navigate the complex online world our children grow up in. I highly recommend Katey for any community looking to better understand and support youth in the digital age.
    Jason Herbert
    Community Member, Queen Creek
  • School icon
    “Katey inspired my faculty to be more creative and innovative in their approach to students. As we move towards a world where technology is ever present, her wisdom and information for parents keeps them abreast of how they can support their child while also understanding their developing brain. I would highly recommend training to any staff and parent who wants to stay current and relevant in best practices.”  
    Veronica Leiper
    Principal Sequoya Elementary
  • Valley Christian Schools
    “Best speaker we have ever had in the valley. Katey’s insights and passion truly inspire change.”
    – Valley Christian Schools
    Valley Christian Schools