Most of my career has been spent in technology. I ran my own web development firm, Yes Exactly Inc., for seven years before selling it in late 2017. I have been part of several successful startups, most notably Tripod and BLUERIDGE Analytics, as well as numerous open source projects. I am a certified Peer Support Specialist through the Oregon Health Authority and trained with the American Life Coach Academy for my Certified Professional Coach credential. I am a trauma survivor.
I also offer entrepreneurial coaching services.
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My 42 years on this planet have given me enormous confidence that we can heal and learn. That's why I chose to become a coach.
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As a life and wellness coach, I work primarily with individuals diagnosed with bipolar illness or unipolar depression, in consultation with a licensed therapist and/or psychiatrist. While licensed clinicians typically concentrate on medication management and healing deep-seated issues, coaching is focused on achieving specific goals.
Your goals may include going back to school or work, developing an exercise plan, or dating after divorce or separation. You may be coping with a recent diagnosis or hospitalization, or you may be dealing with stresses and symptoms that are hidden to the casual observer. My mission in coaching is to meet you where you are. Together we work to develop goals that are both inspiring and attainable.
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Coaching can be either short term or ongoing. It is meant to complement, not replace, traditional psychotherapy and medical care.​
