Three enamel pins with arched window designs featuring a house, plants, and nature motifs on green fabric.

Phoenix School Counseling

Bringing calm to classrooms, inspiring educators, and growing confidence in kids.

Services
Naming
Positioning
Branding
Collateral
Summary

Phoenix brings licensed school counseling to 70+ Twin Cities private schools to aid individuals, educators, and families in developing emotional, behavioral, and relationship strategies.

After purchasing the brand, the new leadership felt as though the old creative direction didn't get at the heart of what the organization represented. Friend & Fort were brought in to hone their message and rebirth the brand like a phoenix from the flame.

Phoenix School Counseling logo with a stylized phoenix and house on a light blue background.
Text reading 'Trustworthy' with descriptors 'Genuine, credible and confident' in blue font on white.Text box with the word Flexible and the phrase Responsive to evolving needs on a dark purple background.Text block reading: Personable, professional and empathetic in light brown on beige background.Text on green background: Knowledgeable, leading with wisdom and intelligence.
Website homepage on laptop showing Phoenix School Counseling with a girl talking on the phone outdoors.
White schoolhouse icon, tagline 'Inspired educators,' and colorful window illustration with plants and mountain.
Stack of green business cards with one showing Dr. Jules Nolan, CEO and Licensed Psychologist, contact info.Letterhead with Phoenix School Counseling logo and contact details on a light background.
Visualizing the History

The visual foundation of the brand was crafted to reflect the stain glass windows commonly seen in the Catholic cathedrals, nodding to the predominately Catholic school partnerships Phoenix works with.

The stained glass motif represents a rich history of storytelling and attention to detail, reflecting the idea that our stories and experiences matter.

Set of three arched enamel pins with nature and home-themed designs on green fabric.
Two Phoenix School Counseling banners highlighting school counseling, educator training, and youth development.
In Times of Need
Building on Community

The Phoenix School Counseling brand is built upon the mission of developing emotional, behavioral, and relationship skills for individuals and families seeking counseling.

Along with expanding their in-person footprint, they have been expanding their digital reach—leading webinars for in-time support.

When tragedy struck in a south Minneapolis school that they cared for, Phoenix was able to broadcast a webinar to guide parents in how to talk to their children and understand why they may illicit specific behaviors.

Young woman with curly hair in a ponytail talking on a smartphone outdoors.Woman and child looking at laptop screen showing a presentation titled 'Talking to Parents About School Difficulties.'
Person comforting a thoughtful young man by gently touching his shoulder in a supportive setting.
Circular mandala pattern with stylized blue flowers, green leaves, and small heart shapes on black.

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