Transition Coaching - From Uncertainty to Clarity: Coaching for Life’s Biggest Changes

Once you hit adolescence it seems you are continually in a stream of transition. It feels like it never ends. Once you get one thing down its time to level up and once again you are confronted with change. Over the past 30 years I have been helping girls mange the many transitions they encounter through adolescence and young adulthood as well as how to manage change. It is never easy, but with support it can be much more fun and empowering. Transitioning to the changes of high school and the increasing challenges of what to do next, girls need to know they are not alone and they can take one step at a time and it doesn’t have to be perfect. Then comes college…

For even the most levelheaded and courageous of girls, freshman year is a year of change and firsts. Brian Harke, Ed.D, Dean of Students, University of Southern California, wrote in a 3-part article for the Huffington Post that discussed nearly 74% of high school seniors did not cite the social adjustments related to college as a major concern. Yet, according to the U.S. Census and American College Testing Program, nearly 34% of new college students dropped out in the first year because they were overconfident, underprepared, and lacked realistic expectations about college. It is fair to say that over 70% of these students left because they were not prepared to adjust to their new social environment. This echoes my own experience with teens and young adults in my practice.

I didn’t set out to be a transition coach. It came about all on its own. Many of the girls I saw for counseling or coaching throughout their high school careers were looking forward to going off to college and starting their new life. I started getting a lot of calls and texts from the girls as well as their parents to see if I could do a phone session with them as they were having a hard time acclimating. These phone sessions grew into weekly calls or online check-ins that really helped these girls with some or all the following:

• Managing their stress and anxiety

• Managing their newfound freedom and their emotions

• Being academically responsible, accountable, and solving problems

• Setting clear expectations and creating action plans

• Making friends and dealing with breakups

• Picking themselves up after a short-sighted decision

• Making sense of the social scene and who they want to be at their new school

Seriously, a College Transition Coach?

You have already spent money on SAT prep and tutors to get into college, as well as college admission coaches to help your daughter get into her dream school. Let’s make sure your money was well-spent and your daughter is successful in making the most out of college. 

The truth is that most of our girls are not prepared to go away to college. There is a college myth about their transition to college being simpler than they think. 37% of college freshman quit within the first six weeks. Much of this is due to being overconfident, underprepared, and having a lack of resilience when things get hard or uncomfortable.

The idea of going away to school and just focusing on your classes is much easier said than done. New social pressures and the expectation to transition with ease can be overwhelming, especially when everyone’s Instagram and Snapchat Stories make it appear that they are loving college and managing just fine. As fun as college can be for some, it can also get very lonely at times. Most girls have difficulty with this and some can make rash decisions due to not knowing how to move through uncomfortable situations such as making new friends and managing the new social scene at their school while trying to stay on top of their academic responsibilities. It is the biggest transition young adults go through until they graduate.

As a parent, you can be unsure of the best way to support your daughter as she makes this transition. It can be heartbreaking, frustrating, and bewildering at the same time. You don’t have to do it alone either.

From my own personal experience and professionally living half of my life in this world through my clients, I get what these girls are going through and how they can feel so sure of themselves one minute and clueless the next.

An investment in her successful transition is an investment in her future. 

College Prep Package

74% of high school seniors do not cite the social adjustments associated with college as a major concern. Even if they are worried about it, most ignore their concerns and hope for the best. This is not a good strategy. The College Prep Package helps your daughter identify her strengths and weaknesses, develop an idea of what she wants her experience to look like, create an action plan of how to make that happen, develop an accountability plan, understand her responsibilities with strategies to be successful, and build confidence in her ability to thrive in college. 

The Customized College Prep Package includes:

• (1) 50-minute assessment to determine individual needs and goals of client

• (4) 50-minute individual sessions with client

• (1) 20-minute check in with parents

• Unlimited email and text

• 1 check-in during the first two weeks of school

• Digital resources and comprehensive workbook to guide through the process

This package is to be completed prior to the client attending college to set her up for a smooth transition. 

If you want to help your daughter transition and get the most out of college, let’s connect! My 20-minute consultation will help you determine if your daughter and I are a good fit.

Transition to College Package

The Transition to College Package is a must for any girl beginning the journey into college life. It is designed to support your daughter as she enters a whole new world of independence, responsibility, and social newness. Your daughter is supported throughout her first or second semester as she encounters the excitement of new experiences and newfound freedom. She will be provided with a balanced and level voice to listen and encourage her as she makes decisions that are in line with who she is and who she wants to become. The Transition to College Package is designed to include elements of the College Prep Package by helping your daughter identify her strengths and weaknesses, develop an idea of what she wants her experience to look like, create an action plan of how to make that happen, develop an accountability plan, understand her responsibilities with strategies to be successful, and build confidence in her ability to thrive in college while giving her support at school and helping her adjust in real time. She will also be given additional resources on finding balance between the academic and social aspects of college as well as gaining skills in basic adulting. 

The Customized Transition to College Package includes:

• (1) 50-minute assessment to determine individual needs and goals of client

• (7) 50-minute individual sessions with client throughout the semester

• (2) 20-minute check-ins with parents to update progress and address concerns

• Unlimited text or email contact

• Digital resources and comprehensive workbook to guide through the process

Package sessions are to be completed within the semester which allows for increased coaching success and consistent plan building in current issues as they arise. This also helps to establish rapport between client and coach.

If you want to help your daughter transition and get the most out of college, let’s connect! My 20-minute consultation will help you determine if your daughter and I are a good fit.

Adulting Package - Growing Up Isn’t So Hard

This is the perfect package for the recent college grad or any girl that is apprehensive about growing up. As silly as it may sound, girls are more and more afraid of their ability to go out into the world and be a grown up. They experience different stressors and often feel lost, confused, and depressed. Girls can feel exhausted from working all day and not having enough energy for a life. With the Adulting Package, your daughter will learn not to fear being an adult and gain the independence and confidence she needs to thrive. Girls will have an assessment to determine their individual needs and given a customized plan to fit their needs and goals. They will be given the resources to help them organize their life and gain financial, domestic, work, social, and self-care skills. They will be assisted in building a plan they can carry out that will build their confidence and independence. 

The Customized Adulting Package includes:

• (1) 50-minute assessment to determine individual needs and goals of client

• (7) 50-minute individual sessions with client

• Unlimited text or email contact

• Digital resources and comprehensive workbook to guide through the process

Package sessions are to be completed within a 4-month period which allows for increased coaching success and consistent plan building in current issues as they arise. This also helps to establish rapport between client and coach.

If you want to help your daughter transition and feel confident about adulting, let’s connect! My 20-minute consultation will help you determine if your daughter and I are a good fit.

What is Peak Performance Coaching?

Peak Performance Coaching is a targeted, practical approach that helps athletes build confidence, focus under pressure, bounce back from mistakes, and play to their potential — consistently.

As a Certified Mental Game Coach, I combine sport psychology strategies with my 25+ years of experience as a licensed therapist to help athletes feel mentally strong on and off the field.

Who It’s For

• Teen girls and college-aged women in competitive sports

• Athletes who are motivated but stuck in their head

• Performers who struggle with nerves, confidence, or perfectionism

• Parents and coaches who want to support a player’s mindset, not just their skills

Common Focus Areas

✅ Pre-game nerves & performance anxiety
✅ Fear of failure or letting people down
✅ Overthinking and mental mistakes
✅ Comparison and perfectionism
✅ Building pre-performance routines
✅ Recovering from injury or setback
✅ Playing with freedom and self-trust

What to Expect

Peak Performance Coaching sessions are 1:1, strategy-focused, and tailored to the athlete’s goals.
We meet virtually to focus on practical tools, reflection, and mindset training.

You’ll walk away with:

• A stronger mental game

• Tools to use during training and competition

• Greater self-awareness and confidence

• A renewed love for your sport

Peak Performance Coaching Packages

1-Month Sprint Package

Fast-track focus and confidence in just four weeks
Perfect for athletes looking to prepare for a big tryout, tournament, or season kickoff.
Includes:
✔️ (4) individual 60 min coaching sessions
✔️ Athlete’s Mental Aptitude Profile (A.M.A.P) measuring an athlete’s strengths & challenges assessment and Summary
✔️ Mental Game Plan

✔️ Digital resources and comprehensive workbook to guide through the process
✔️ Pre/post session check-ins

3-Month Breakthrough Package

Deep dive to create lasting mindset shifts
Ideal for athletes ready to work on confidence, composure, and performance consistency.
Includes:
✔️ (12) individual 60 minute coaching sessions over 3 months
✔️ Athlete’s Mental Aptitude Profile (A.M.A.P) measuring an athlete’s strengths & challenges assessment and Summary
✔️ Mental Game Plan

✔️ Ongoing mental performance tracking
✔️ Tailored strategies for game-day pressure, motivation, and goal setting

✔️ Digital resources and comprehensive workbook to guide through the process
✔️ Weekly accountability tools

✔️ Pre/post session check-ins

Group Coaching – 6 Weeks

Train your mind alongside like-minded athletes
Build mental strength in a supportive group setting.
Includes:
✔️ Weekly 60-minute virtual group sessions
✔️ Key topics: confidence, self-talk, focus, performance pressure
✔️ Workbook & mental game journal
✔️ Small group format (6–10 athletes)

✔️ Digital resources and comprehensive workbook to guide through the process

✔️ Pre/post session check-ins

New Schedule Coming Soon!

Monthly Workshops

One-hour live sessions on key mental game topics
Topics rotate monthly and include:

• Managing pre-game nerves

• Rebounding from mistakes

• Mental toughness drills

• Building confidence through self-talk

Open to athletes, parents, and coaches.

New Schedule Coming Soon!

Ready to Compete With Confidence?

Let’s build your mental edge — together.
Because confidence isn’t something you hope for… it’s something you train.

Download My Free Guide:
“5 Mental Game Shifts for Confident Female Athletes”
Are you a female athlete, performer, or high-achieving student who wants to take your performance to the next level—but feels held back by nerves, perfectionism, or self-doubt?

Peak Performance Coaching is designed to help you develop the confidence, focus, and resilience to perform your best—on the field, on the stage, or in the classroom.

Still not sure what is right for you, schedule a 20 minute Consultation.