About Me

Whether you’re a parent feeling stretched thin between work and family demands, or an organizational leader watching talented employees burn out despite your best wellness efforts, you know that real change requires more than surface-level solutions. It demands someone who understands both the individual human experience and the complex systems we navigate every day.

That’s where I come in.

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What Led Me Here

Like many of the clients I work with, I discovered that the intersection of professional demands and personal life creates unique challenges that traditional approaches don’t fully address. My journey began in the clinical world of occupational therapy, where I learned to see the whole person, not just the problem, and to design interventions that actually fit into real life.

But it was my own experience navigating major life transitions—new parenthood, evolving leadership roles, and the constant recalibration that modern life demands—that deepened my understanding of what people truly need. This personal journey, combined with my doctoral research in parental decision-making and years of clinical practice, showed me that the most effective support isn’t just clinical or just coaching. It’s an integration of both, grounded in evidence but delivered with genuine empathy.

As a Ph.D., OTR/L, and certified Transformation Life Coach, I’ve had the privilege of publishing research on family dynamics, maternal decision-making, and the everyday challenges of modern life while working with everyone from senior executives navigating burnout to parents managing disabilities, autism, anxiety, and depression. This combination of academic rigor and real-world application has taught me that sustainable change requires both scientific understanding and genuine human connection.

Maybe it’s because I’m a social scientist, but I find myself approaching both parenting and organizational challenges like living, breathing case studies. We observe. We intervene. We wait. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it crashes and burns. But every single time, we learn something new about what it means to thrive in complexity.

Clinical Expertise Meets Coaching Innovation

My approach is built on a foundation that most coaches can’t offer: doctoral-level expertise combined with clinical training in occupational therapy. This unique background allows me to address not just the emotional and mental aspects of burnout and life transitions, but also the practical, functional elements that make sustainable change possible. Here’s what sets my work apart:

Evidence-Informed and Trauma-Aware

While many practitioners focus on one or the other, I integrate both research-backed strategies and trauma-informed principles. This means you get approaches that are both scientifically sound and emotionally safe.

Prevention-Focused

Rather than waiting for a crisis, I specialize in helping individuals and organizations build resilience before burnout takes hold. This proactive approach saves both emotional energy and organizational resources.

Life Transitions Expertise

My doctoral research in parental decision-making, combined with extensive experience supporting professionals in leadership transitions, gives me unique insight into how people navigate major life changes while maintaining their well-being.

Clinical Integration

The occupational therapy lens means I address not just mindset and behavior, but also the environmental, sensory, and functional factors that impact your daily experience.

It’s always interesting to have some reflection…talking about it, bringing it to my consciousness has made me a better person.
Linda
Charlottesville, VA

Diverse Client Experience

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of individuals and organizations, each bringing their own unique challenges and strengths to our work together.

  • Senior executives and emerging leaders navigating burnout prevention and leadership development while managing the pressures of high performance and team responsibility.
  • Parents across the spectrum, from those raising typically developing children to families managing disabilities, autism, anxiety, and depression. Each family’s journey is unique and deserving of individualized support.
  • Caregivers and family members supporting autistic adults and managing complex family dynamics while navigating systems that aren’t always designed with their needs in mind.
  • Organizations of all sizes, from small teams seeking healthier communication patterns to large corporations implementing sustainable culture change initiatives.

What connects all of these clients is a shared desire for sustainable change and practical strategies that actually work in the complexity of real life. This diversity of experience has taught me that while each person’s story is unique, the fundamental needs for connection, purpose, and well-being are universal.

My Values in Action

These aren’t just words on a website—they’re the principles that guide every interaction, every session, and every partnership. You’ll experience these values from our very first conversation through every step of our work together.

Supportive Communication

Every interaction is designed to create safety and understanding. This means listening first, asking curious questions, and meeting you with empathy rather than evaluation.

Mutual Respect

You’re the expert on your own life and organization. My role is to bring frameworks, tools, and perspective while your role is to determine what fits and what needs to be adapted.

Openness to Learning

Change is a collaborative process. I’m constantly learning from client experiences, evolving my approaches, and staying curious about what’s possible when we’re willing to try something new.