Practical Empathy

Health Advocacy Coaching; Trauma Recovery.

Yet it is all too common to receive care that leaves us feeling unseen, misunderstood, or even violated- and often we don’t even know why.

Many of us leave appointments with questions unasked, confused, disempowered, and no incentive to return for care.

This is why learning to advocate for yourself is needed- so that we get the actual care we need to stay or become healthy.

It begins with listening to you in a new way.

You dread going to medical appointments even though you need care.

You want to uphold personal boundaries but don’t know how to start.

You feel isolated; friends, family, and others don’t know how to acknowledge your struggles.

You feel emotionally overwhelmed or, conversely, you notice sometimes you’re emotionally numb.

You are a health care provider experiencing burnout, overwhelm, difficulty being present for your patients.

Things sometimes feel hopeless because it seems like nothing will ever change.

You want support and don't know where to find it.

I am here to welcome your inner voice to be your advocate
in how you care for yourself and in the care that surrounds you.

Learn how to awaken the healing you need.

“Working with Lisa has helped me in ways I couldn't even have envisioned for myself. She has shown me ways to navigate challenging situations as a queer person, both in doctors offices and in professional settings and empowered me to advocate for myself. She has helped me, inspired me and informed my way of being by sitting side by side with me throughout my life journey.”
- Kris (they/she), Ongoing Coaching Sessions
“I had significant trauma symptoms, and even though I recognized them as such, I couldn't find my way through. In our coaching session, Lisa provided not only the space to process my experience, but also the tools I needed to reframe the events and move forward. Today, I can look back on the experience from a place of calm and peace.”
- Taylor, Deep Dive Session
“Lisa was able to help me get through and figure out some deep underlying childhood pain that is still showing up in my life. She is an active listener and an insightful, intuitive person. She has a kind, caring, and generous heart to do the work to help others figure out the deep pain and feelings that have been repressed due to trauma.”
- J.A., Coaching Sessions
“Lisa was so kind and open. She actively listened to my concerns about the next chapter of healthcare in my life: new doctors and new procedures. Working with Lisa made my appointment a breeze and way less stress-inducing. I recommend her to anyone.”
- Julia, Medical Exam Prep & Advocacy Session