Every child is worth knowing
When kids understand their feelings, everything gets a little easier: at home, at school and with friends. That's why Topy starts with your child, not a script.
Pre-K through 12th grade · 100% virtual, from home
Topy helps kids and their parents understand big feelings and build the skills to handle them, through one-on-one coaching that meets every family with kindness, patience and care.
A generation of kids who understand their feelings, believe in themselves and treat others with kindness, and homes where families feel calmer together.
Three beliefs behind every session
Every child is worth knowing.
Before we plan a single session, we learn who your child is: their strengths, their worries and what lights them up.
Big feelings are a skill to grow.
They aren't a problem to fix. We help kids notice, name and navigate what they feel, with patience and without shame.
Parents are partners, never spectators.
You know your child best. We keep you in the loop with updates, printables and tools you can use at home.
The skills that last a lifetime
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is how kids learn to manage emotions, build healthy relationships and make thoughtful choices. Topy's coaching is built on the CASEL framework, the leading research standard for SEL.
Self-awareness
Understanding feelings, strengths and who they are.
"I know when I'm getting upset."Self-management
Calming down, handling stress and staying motivated.
"I can use my calm-down plan."Social awareness
Seeing things from someone else's point of view.
"I think my friend feels left out."Relationship skills
Communicating clearly, making friends and working through conflict.
"I can say how I feel and listen too."Responsible decisions
Making safe, thoughtful choices and owning them.
"Let me think before I choose."Growth you can see
No guessing. Here's what happens from the first conversation onward.
We get to know your child
A free call with Dr. Ruiz, then an intake and SEL evaluation to understand your child's strengths and needs.
A plan built for them
We match your child with a dedicated coach and build a plan around their goals.
Weekly 1:1 sessions
30-minute live sessions from home, each planned by Topy, plus a printable activity to practice the skill.
Progress you can see
Monthly updates and a progress check-in with a parent report every 8 weeks, so you can watch your child grow.
Caring people. A proven plan.
Great coaching shouldn't depend on luck. Every Topy coach brings the same heart, preparation and standard of care to every session.
We hire for heart
Our coaches bring backgrounds in education, psychology and counseling. Just as important, they're kind, compassionate and hard-working. Every coach meets our leadership for a final culture interview before they ever meet a child.
Every session is planned by Topy
Sessions are designed by Topy on the CASEL framework, so every child gets the same thoughtful, research-based coaching, whoever their coach is.
Matched with care
We match your child with a coach based on their needs, personality and your family's schedule.
One dedicated coach
Your child works with the same coach week after week, so trust and confidence can grow.
Dr. Priscilla Ruiz
Dr. Ruiz founded Topy to give kids the emotional tools that help them thrive. She brings more than 15 years in psychology and education, a Ph.D. in Psychology and a master's in Curriculum and Instruction.
She's also a mom of three, so she knows the ups and downs of family life firsthand. She's the first person you'll talk to on your free call, and she leads the plan behind every Topy session.
Kids and teens, Pre-K–12
- Pre-K through 12th grade (ages 4–18).
- Under 4? We work directly with the parent.
- Still in high school but 18+? We've got them covered too.
A proactive alternative
Topy is skills-based coaching for big emotions, confidence and friendships. We help kids build skills before small struggles become big ones. If we ever believe a child needs clinical care, we'll tell you.
Not ready for coaching? Start tonight.
Our self-guided programs give parents the same caring, practical tools our coaches use, at your own pace and from your own living room. When you want more support, a Topy coach is ready.
Let's get to know your child.
Book a free call with Dr. Ruiz. No cost, no pressure, just a caring conversation about your family.