1:1 Coaching
For capable, thoughtful people working through something hard.
The hard thing can take different shapes: A role that’s ending, or one you’re stepping into. A shift with your health or life stage. A project — or a version of your life — you keep circling, without landing.
You might notice guilt when you try to prioritize yourself — especially if you’re usually the one others lean on. A voice saying you should have this figured out by now. Or the gap between knowing what you want and still not doing it.
You don’t have to go through this alone
Coaching is a place where you can think and feel out loud with a trusted and dedicated thought partner. We work through your agenda — what you want, what’s in the way, and what is possible. Along the way, we can use tools for awareness and reflection to soften self-criticism and judgment, and to more fully imagine the future you’re working toward.
My approach draws on more than a decade of experience across counseling, coaching, teaching, facilitation, mindfulness, self-compassion, and mind-body practices — bringing both depth and a practical lens to our work together.
Interested in learning more? Let’s talk.
What Clients Say
“You’re curious, attentive, and non-judgmental — indispensable qualities for a thought partner. You have a deep toolbox of skills and frameworks, and I never feel like you’re trying to force my situation to fit your process. I always feel comfortable sharing my thoughts with you.”
— Max“Cherish your time with Heather. She is a warm, compassionate person who always has your best interest at heart — intelligent, kind, and knowledgeable, a wonderful resource to help you through challenges.”
— Jill
How coaching works
We begin the coaching process by reflecting on the change you’re seeking. We’ll develop an initial map of where you are now, where you want to go, and what’s needed to get there.
Then in each session, you choose the focus and what you want from our time together. I reflect back what I’m hearing and ask questions, so you can better understand what you’re thinking and feeling. I’ll also share relevant tools and perspectives to open new possibilities. We pause to notice new insights and shifts, explore how to put them into practice, and close by naming the action steps you want to take. Between sessions, you’re encouraged to experiment — testing the insight, trying the action step, seeing what shifts.
Throughout the process, we check in on progress toward your overall goals, as well as noting what you’ve discovered along the way. I offer resources — frameworks, reflection prompts, meditative practices — for support in session and between sessions.
Over the course of our work, we’ll focus on what helps you move forward: more clarity, less self-criticism, new insights, and real steps toward what matters to you.
Pricing
We’ll start with 4 sessions — $600, to be used within 2 months. You can schedule weekly, biweekly, or a mix — whatever pace fits your life.
After your first 4 sessions, you can continue with additional blocks of 4 sessions for as long as the coaching feels useful.
A limited number of sliding-scale spots are available.
I work with a small number of clients at a time, so you get real, individualized attention.
The best way to get started is a free 30-minute conversation to see if we’re a good fit.
About Heather
- National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach
- Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher
- Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
I’m drawn to working with people who are thoughtful and kind with others, yet hard on themselves — and who are looking for support to face a challenge with more awareness and intention.
I bring real listening, evidence-based frameworks, and authenticity to every session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get advice, or feel pushed in a certain direction?
No. You’re the expert on your own life — my role is to listen, ask questions that help you reflect and explore, and offer perspective or tools when they’re useful. The priorities and direction come from you; I help you gain clarity, and support you in aligning your actions, habits, and decisions with what matters to you.
Do I need to know exactly what I want to work on?
No. Many people begin with a general sense that something feels unsustainable or out of alignment. Part of the work is getting clearer on what matters, where you feel stuck, and what kind of change is possible.
When are sessions available?
I typically offer sessions during weekdays (Eastern time). Scheduling is handled through Calendly, so you can find times that work for both of us.
How is coaching different from consulting or teaching?
Consulting and teaching both center on sharing expertise — a consultant advises you on what to do; a teacher shows you how. Coaching centers on your expertise. My role is to listen, ask questions, and help you find your own way through — discovering your own answers, and making your own sense of relevant tools and frameworks.
How is coaching different from therapy?
Coaching can include exploring thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and patterns — all of which can help you understand yourself and make intentional choices about what comes next. The focus is on awareness, goals, growth, and forward movement.
Therapy is mental health care and may include assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions. While there can be overlap in what you talk about, the purpose and scope of the work are different.
Coaching and therapy can also complement each other, and some clients choose to do both.
Ready to get started?
A free 30-minute conversation—no pressure, no commitment. Just a chance to talk about what you’re working on and what support might look like.
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