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When you understand what you're feeling and why, decisions get clearer, uncertainty becomes more manageable, and trust in yourself grows naturally.
If you're a midlife adult navigating a transition, facing something unexpected, or quietly sensing that the life you've built no longer quite fits, you're in the right place.
With 20+ years of experience as a therapist and coach, I draw on psychology, Buddhist philosophy, and a deep respect for how complicated real life gets to help you find an approach that is honest, sustainable, and genuinely your own.
If what you are experiencing feels persistent, hard to manage, or is affecting your daily life, therapy may be a more supportive place to begin. Learn more at authenticvida.com.
What Makes My Coaching Different?
I bring the experience and training of a mental health professional to everyday life challenges, helping you develop skills in emotional observation, understanding, and reflection, while bringing unconditional friendliness to the places you struggle most.
The result is greater peace, joy, and ease, combined with a practical framework tailored to your life as it actually is right now.
We’ll use my COMPS framework to address your unique needs and pace, offering structured yet flexible guidance to ensure lasting progress. See more details below.
When you know what you feel, you know what you need. When you know what you need, you know what to do.
Emotional Maintenance: The COMPS Framework
Emotions let us know things; they can be a cue that we haven’t been taking care of ourselves, or a signal that something needs tending to.
Most of us understand the importance of making time to maintain our bodies, our homes, and our vehicles, but we may never think about the benefits of dedicating time to focusing on our emotions. When we do this, we’ll live with greater peace, joy, and ease.
Follow the COMPS 5-Step Framework to help navigate Emotional Maintenance for Mid-life’s Messiness. When we start working together, we’ll go through each step to create a comprehensive, unique, and flexible plan that gives you greater clarity, builds confidence in your decisions, and helps you manage times of uncertainty.
The COMPS 5-Step Framework
C - Clarify What’s Needed Now
Define what truly matters to you, personally and professionally.
Align daily decisions and priorities with your values.
Let go of unrealistic expectations that don’t serve your bigger picture.
O - Observe Emotions in Real Time
Tune in to how you are feeling and what is going on in your body.
Notice patterns of behavior when feelings change.
Pause and ask, “What just happened?”
M - Make Time For Yourself: Rest, Relax, and Recharge
Prioritize moments of slowing down and fun.
Incorporate activities that bring peace and joy.
Recognize that caring for yourself means you’ll show up fully for others.
P - Practice Kindness, Gratitude, and Reflection
Show kindness to yourself and others.
Acknowledge what’s working through gratitude and self-compassion.
Identify and focus on your strengths.
S - Sustain and Adapt
Maintain what works while staying open to change.
Plan for the unexpected by building flexibility into your structure.
Use daily reset points to stay aligned and avoid burnout.
Coaching may feel like a luxury, but consider the cost of staying stuck, overwhelmed, or disappointed.
Getting Started: 1:1 Coaching Appointments
You choose the level of commitment that makes sense for you.
Single 60-minute session at $250 If you're curious, but not ready to commit to a package, this is a natural place to start. Bring one question, one decision, or one thing that's been sitting with you.
The Emotional Maintenance Intro: 3-Session Package — $563 (25% Discount)
The 3-Session Emotional Maintenance Intro is the next step for anyone ready for a more focused arc of work.
Session 1 — Understanding the Landscape We begin with what's bringing you in. You'll be introduced to the concept of emotional maintenance: what it is, why it matters, and how your thoughts, emotions, and body are already in conversation, whether you're aware of it or not. Together, we'll clarify the specific area you most want to work on.
Session 2 — Going Deeper This is where the real work begins. We explore the patterns underneath the surface, identify what's getting in the way, and develop practical action steps you can begin using right away.
Session 3 — Progress and Path Forward We check in on what's shifted, reinforce what's working, and build a simple plan you can sustain. We'll also discuss whether continued sessions would be useful and what that might look like.
For clients who want to continue, ongoing sessions are available at $250 per session, pay-as-you-go, no required commitment. You book when it feels right.
All sessions are 60 minutes and available by phone, video, or in person. Payment is due at the time of the appointment. Zelle and Visa/MC are accepted.
What You Can Expect
Clarity and confidence: Reconnect with your values, gain insight, and develop actionable strategies to move forward confidently.
Personalized Growth: Each session is tailored to you, providing structure while remaining adaptable to your evolving needs.
Sustainable Progress: We’ll go slow to move quickly toward steady progress without feeling overwhelmed.
Supportive Accountability: A safe, encouraging space where you can be honest with yourself, embrace your truth, and take meaningful steps forward, without pressure for perfection.
The Getting Started Process
Schedule a Free Consultation: We’ll begin with a complimentary conversation to determine if I’m the right fit for you.
Start Coaching: We’ll meet virtually or in person to focus on the goals that matter most to you.
The Clarity & Confidence Promise
As we work together, you'll gain a clearer sense of what matters, what's getting in the way, and what your next steps look like, leading to greater clarity, confidence, and the courage to ask for what you want.
Book Your Free Consultation Today
Click the Book A Consultation button (below) to get started.
During our Zoom discovery call, we’ll explore your goals and begin developing a personalized plan tailored to your needs. Together, you’ll move from sorting everything out on your own to having support and clarity that move you toward the future you want.
Life is too short to be stuck in dissatisfaction. Taking time for yourself means showing up more fully for the people in your life.