Welcome to my page—I'm so glad you're here. Let’s start where you are. xx, Meredith
I help women take the pressure off, quiet self-doubt, and reconnect with who they really are—so they can build a life of confidence, clarity, and calm. Life Coaching and Counseling for women that are ready to overcome stress and anxiety, release limiting self-doubt, and step into their self-confidence.
11/02/2025
The start of November always feels like a reset. The year is winding down, and instead of rushing into the next thing, I’m trying to slow down and focus on what actually matters right now.
Some of the plans I had for fall didn’t go the way I pictured. A few I’ve let go of, and some I’m still making peace with. That feels human, even if it’s not perfect.
So this month, I’m leaning into small steps. Things that feel grounding instead of draining. Gratitude for what’s already here. And the reminder that it’s okay to begin again, as many times as we need.
What about you? What feels most true for this new season? Drop it in the comments or just leave a 💗 if you’re easing into November gently.
Thanks for being part of this community. It means more than you know.
11/01/2025
Welcoming November with fresh energy. 🍁 ✨
Feeling all the feels—and finally ready for change.
And good news: JOURNAL PROMPTS ARE HERE. ✨
A gentle reset. A moment to reflect. A way to check in with what’s working, what’s not, and what you want to shift.
⭐️ Comment JOURNAL for the link to download August’s prompts and give yourself a fresh start.
I’m ready—drop a 🩷 if you are too.
Thanks for being here with me .vanness—sharing what helps, from a therapist, mom, writer, and human doing her best.
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I am a life coach, psychotherapist (LCSW), a mother, a wife, and an outdoor enthusiast. I work to find balance in my own life by spending time in nature, practicing yoga, and spending time with my family. I love my profession, my family, and my life.
Truthfully, balancing everything I love doing is not an easy task. It has taken me a long time, 15 years as a Therapist and Life Coach, to figure out how to do my best and allow myself grace when I don’t. It took me years to realize that my goal to “have it all” had left me in a state of constant anxiety and stress that impacted me physically, mentally and emotionally. I wanted to change how I felt, and to do that, I realized I would have to first change how I thought, including my expectations and my understanding of a balanced life.
Life balance requires a lot of flexibility. I am grateful to have chosen a career that focuses on well-being, but I did not realize that “having it all” could be so challenging. Since discovering the truth, I have adapted, developed, and implemented practices and skills that I have learned from my profession to my own lifestyle and the lifestyles of hundreds of clients. I understand that I am in control of managing my mood, my thoughts, my behavior, and my actions. I can be intentional, mindful, and balanced.
This is not a given; it requires work every day. I can help you with this work. Together, we can find balance for you too. I believe living a life you love is always a work in progress. Finding balance at home, work, and play is something that needs to be fine tuned and managed daily. I have discovered a holistic approach to help you shift your thinking so you can create and maintain lasting change. I have become deeply committed to personal growth and engaging in activities that deepen my connection with my inner self. I can help you with this commitment too; let’s create productive and positive change in your life together.
I have a BA in Women’s Studies, an Masters in Social Work, and a Certification in Life Coaching and Sleep Coaching. As a LCSW with 15 years of experience in private practice and in the counseling profession, I am confident in my ability to facilitate change. What has helped me the most to overcome life’s difficulties and achieve my goals are the tools, strategies, and techniques that I now use to coach my clients.
