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Social Skills Coaching for both Teens and Adults

412 421-7655 | [email protected]
Wendy Halley, Social Skills Coach

Wendy Halley has spent more than 25 years helping teens and adults strengthen their social skills, build confidence, and feel more comfortable connecting with others.

Social skills coaching is not therapy.

Rather than focusing on diagnosis or treatment, coaching focuses on learning and practicing practical social skills that can be used in everyday life.

Sessions are active and individualized. Together, we work on real-life situations such as starting and maintaining conversations, reading social cues, understanding the unwritten rules of social interaction, expressing yourself effectively, developing friendships, and handling challenging social situations.

We don’t just talk about social skills — we practice them.

The goal is to take confusing or uncomfortable social situations and make them more understandable, manageable, and eventually more natural.

Whether you are a teen learning how to navigate friendships and school, or an adult wanting to feel more confident socially, coaching meets you where you are and builds from there.

Ready to get started?

Reach out to Wendy and tell her a little about what you would like help with.

About Wendy Halley

Hello! I’m Wendy, and I’m so glad you’re here.

I work with teens and adults, —with or without a diagnosis who feel unsure or overwhelmed in social situations. That might be at school, at work, in college, or simply in everyday life. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

For more than 25 years, I’ve helped individuals better understand how the social world works. Since social thinking begins with our thoughts, we work on thought patterns alongside practical social skill development.

Every coaching session is individualized because everyone learns differently. Some people learn visually, others through discussion, and many learn best by doing. Together we use visual supports, hands-on activities, role-playing, and real-world practice to make social learning meaningful and lasting.

I often tell clients to think of social skills as a toolbox. Together, we’ll empty out tools that aren’t working and replace them with new strategies that help you build stronger relationships and greater confidence.

Think of this journey as a road trip.

I’m your guide—not because I have all the answers, but because I’ve helped many others navigate this path. There will be curves, hills, and even a few potholes along the way. Growth isn’t about perfection. It’s about continuing to move forward.

Together, we’ll build skills that help you connect with others, communicate with confidence, and feel more comfortable being yourself.

One of my favorite descriptions of my work came from a client’s mother:

“Wendy is a natural connector with a warm personality and a deep, analytical mind. She takes on her clients’ challenges with a unique combination of clear thinking, creativity, and genuine understanding.”

I hold degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Stern College of Yeshiva University and continue to participate in professional workshops and trainings so I can provide the most current and effective strategies for the individuals I serve.

Together, we’ll identify your goals, build on your strengths, and create a personalized plan to help you better understand our shared social world and navigate it with greater confidence.

I look forward to meeting you.

Common Social Challenges

Many people assume social skills are something everyone naturally understands. Many of them are never explicitly taught. People are simply expected to "just know" them.

For many of my clients, this experience feels a lot like Alice in Wonderland—finding yourself in a world where everyone else seems to understand the rules, yet no one has ever explained them.

Conversations, body language, and social expectations can feel confusing, unpredictable, and difficult to make sense of.

Building the Skills for Life's Next Chapter

The transition from adolescence to adulthood is one of life's biggest milestones. New expectations emerge at school, at work, at home, and in relationships. Greater independence, unfamiliar environments, changing routines, and increased responsibility can make this stage exciting—but also overwhelming.

No two individuals begin adulthood in exactly the same place.

Understanding the Difference between Coaching and Therapy

Choosing the right type of support is important. While both coaching and therapy can be valuable, they serve different purposes and often complement one another.

Therapy is a clinical service provided by licensed mental health professionals. It focuses on emotional healing, mental health concerns, understanding emotional patterns, processing difficult experiences, and treating psychological conditions.

Social Skills Coaching is educational, practical, and skill-based.

The Tools I Use

When you walk into my coaching space, you’ll notice right away that it is not a typical office. That is intentional. Even the unfinished ceiling serves a purpose. Many clients comment on it. In a way, it reflects how some people feel in the social world — as if they are somehow unfinished or still under construction. The truth is, we are all works in progress. Growth is not about being “fixed.” It is about building skills with awareness and intention.

Virtual Reality (VR) Social Skills Coaching with Floreo

At SCC, we use the latest technology to make social learning more effective and more accessible. One of the most exciting tools we offer is Floreo, a research-based Virtual Reality (VR) program designed specifically for neurodiverse learners. Floreo is the first VR system for autism therapy to receive the FDA’s Accelerated Approval, marking a major breakthrough in the field.

Social Skills Coaching Fees

Initial Consultation

$94 — One-Time Consultation, up to 90 Minutes

Your first appointment is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and talk about what you would like to accomplish through Social Skills Coaching.

During our time together, I’ll learn about your strengths, social challenges, goals, and individual learning style. You’ll also have an opportunity to learn about my coaching approach, ask questions, and get a sense of what working together will look like.

Most importantly, we’ll determine whether Social Skills Coaching is the right fit for you.

New client forms will be emailed before your appointment. Please complete and return them before, or bring them with you to, your consultation.

Ongoing Individual Coaching

$87 — One-Hour Session
$42 — Half-Hour Session

Following the initial consultation, coaching is individualized to meet your specific needs and goals.

Contact Wendy

Wendy Halley

412-421-7655 | [email protected]

Social Skills Coaching Office 549 Indus Street Pittsburgh, PA 15207

Social Skills Coaching by Wendy - 2026