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Verified Expertcertificated
Gettysburg, United States
English
2 years of experience

Life is busy. Change is difficult. And most health advice isn't designed for your unique circumstances. Health coaching helps you find a path forward that works for you.

About

Focus Areas

Stress Management
Compassion
Communication
Confidence
Emotional Resilience
Healthy Habits
Mindfulness
Mindset

Target Audience

Roles

Student

Age

All ages

Gender

All genders

Approach & Philosophy

Methods & Techniques

Motivational Interviewing
SMART Goals

Interests & Activities

Hiking
Reading
Animals

Personal Style

Collaborative
Empathetic
Empowering
Encouraging
Motivational

Experience

University of Florida

Instructional Associate Professor

10 years

Qualifications

Certificate in Mental Health Coaching

Headspace

certificated

FAQs

What can I expect from coaching?

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Coaching is a collaborative, supportive space where we focus on your goals, your daily routines, and what feels realistic for your life right now. Many people find it helpful to have space to talk things through, make sense of what’s getting in the way, and get steady, nonjudgmental support as they figure out what actually works for them.

What kinds of things can we work on together?

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Coaching is personalized to your life, your goals, and what you’re navigating right now. Common areas of focus include: 🔹 Building a consistent exercise routine that fits your schedule and energy level 🔹 Creating realistic nutrition habits (meals, snacks, planning, and consistency—not perfection) 🔹 Improving sleep routines 🔹 Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or mentally overloaded 🔹 Navigating work or academic pressures 🔹 Time management, follow-through, and procrastination

How is coaching different from therapy?

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I am not a licensed therapist or counselor. I cannot diagnose or treat anxiety, depression, or other psychological disorders. Coaching is ideal if you are generally functioning well but want support with motivation, decision-making, navigating transitions, self-awareness, building healthy habits, etc.

What if I'm nervous about meeting with you?

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Nerves are totally normal -- this is something new for you! As a college professor, I have met with hundreds of people of all different ages. I know how to make conversations flow and relax any fears or trepidation you may have! :)

What are my credentials?

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For health & wellness coach training, I completed Headspace's Certificate in Mental Health Coaching (CMHC). For health behavior change, I have a PhD (doctorate) in Social & Health Psychology. For the past decade, I've studied health behavior change---when it works, when it doesn't work, and how we can improve it.