Life Coaching

Kathleen holds a master’s degree in clinical social work, EdD in Educational Leadership (her research focused on women's leadership) and she is certified International Coaching Federation ACC coach. She has specialized training in science-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She served in progressive leadership positions in higher education institutions for over 27 years and has a deep compassion for the increasingly complex world we are operating in. She is the mother of two young adults and loves spending her free time in the outdoors running, hiking, and horseback riding.

I believe that every individual has the potential to live a fulfilling and purposeful life. My approach is centered around helping my clients cultivate self-awareness, identify their values and goals, and create actionable steps towards achieving them. As a member of the Institute of Coaching (IOC) I utilize evidence-based practices to help you increase your sense of wellbeing. Research has shown that mindfulness, increasing self0awareness, developing self-compassion, and understanding the science of behavior change can have a significant benefit to client outcomes. It is brave and bold work to dig in and explore your internal habits, self-limiting beliefs, and ways of being that no longer serve you. Together we will develop strategies to navigate conflict and make hard decisions with clarity. I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their inner world and work towards their desired outcomes. A coaching relationship can deepen one's capacity to tolerate vulnerability of change and the courage to transform. Through our partnership we build the scaffolding of support and resources to create life changes.