About My Coaching Practice
​​Experts always tell coaches + therapists we have to find a "niche" ... that we have to have our One Specific Thing that we specialize in. My thing is helping humans human better. (Yes, I am using human as a verb!) I love working with anyone who wants to show up more authentically, communicate more honestly, and live more vulnerably in your relationships. My practice is called Roots & Keys Coaching and my office is attached to the group space.
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And the best part? Unlike a more traditional therapist, I can see you every week or twice a year- whatever works best for you is what I want to do- and still have the same level of investment in your happiness. You never "lose your spot" because I practice in such a way that folks can just come and go; the relationship we develop becomes a touchstone you can come back to when you need it. I sincerely love my clients and am deeply invested in your wellbeing. And my group sessions reflect the amazing range of humans I tend to attract!
(Also- side note- if you're concerned about credentials and expertise because "life coach" sounds unserious, I fully understand. I have an MSW from Wash U ('05) and I've been a licensed clinical social worker since 2011 and am licensed in MO + IL; I am just not practicing as a traditional therapist as of 2021. Coaching is better for me because my style is directive, solution-focused, and practical ...and I have authority issues. The limitations: I'm not doing diagnoses, med management, trauma treatment, or active mental illness treatment. If coaching isn't a fit, I'll refer you to one of our amazing local therapists!)
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I will say more below about specific human profiles + concerns that interest me, but you can also assess whether I feel good to you, and trust your gut that we'll vibe. Unless your relationship is SUPER high conflict (like with abusive behaviors) I pretty much love working with all couples.
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Fees for in person or virtual:
$150/regular session (55 minutes)
$225/90 minutes
$300/2 hours​
Packages and discounts are available on my calendar- book all of that here.
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I am taking new clients at this time. Check back in December as my plans for 2026 get solidified.
Human Things I particularly love to work with...
💙Cis/het men aged 18-88- I love when a man wants to explore his thoughts and feelings in a safe space (not just with his primary partner, who can't and shouldn't provide all the things for him.) Men always report feeling comfortable with me; my style is direct in a way that works well for them.
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🧡Perimenopausal women- I love the unfolding of the "I no longer have to GAF about any of this" era in women, which is often a time they're ready to set + enforce boundaries, stop people-pleasing, reclaim (or claim for the first time) sexual pleasure, and step into their power.
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💙ENM/poly couples - I love helping people navigate their boundaries and agreements and deal with jealousy in a healthy way. (Really, I love all "nontraditional" relationship dynamics! I'm very queer/trans/nonbinary celebratory and kink/BDSM-friendly)
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🧡Premarital work- I love helping couples figure out early the stuff that will cause them problems later in their marriage (especially if/once you add kids!) I specifically offer a 3 session structured series to explore values, communication, parenting ideas, boundaries, etc for couples to dig into before they make that big step.
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💙Interracial relationships- There are unique challenges to dating/marrying across cultures, and I love helping couples navigate these. I am married to a Black man and we have a young Black daughter, so this is something I regularly work on myself. (Decolonizing my practice is ongoing work). If it's a cultural context I am not familiar with, I am ok with being in a learning mode during our sessions as well. I strive to not allow my whiteness to take up space in our sessions.
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🧡Young adults- I love working with older teens and young adults and being a trusted adult in their lives (that they might listen to since I'm A mom but not THEIR mom)
💙Boomers + adult GenX/millenial children - I love helping them understand each other's very different communication styles and cultural attitudes. There are huge generational divides here that we often feel but can't name, but they form a pattern of connection that doesn't always feel great, despite deep parent/child love.
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​💙🧡ANY + ALL RELATIONSHIPS that would benefit from my eye for patterns, skill in communication + conflict/repair, mediation training, etc etc. I fundamentally believe that relationships should be, if not easy, at least "Easyish" (shameless plug: I wrote a book about this!)
How To Book Sessions:
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FUN FACT: I am introverted and HATE talking on the phone. Literally I will avoid making appointments if I can't just do it myself online. I want that for you too! I use an app called Calendly for all 1:1 and relationship sessions, as well as group stuff, workshops, discounts + session sales, packages...it is all right there in one place. Feel free to email or text me with specific questions.
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PS Use code NEW100 for $50 off your first appointment!