"When I first connected with Vanessa I was struggling to navigate the overwhelming emotions of sharing custody of my children after 17 years of marriage, while trying to rebuild my life and find confidence to re-enter the dating world. I was feeling lost, but after our first session, I knew I had found the support I needed. Vanessa's personal experience with the same transitions I was facing made me feel deeply understood, and her guidance gave me hope that I could move forward with confidence. I experienced a significant shift in how I viewed myself. My self-judgment softened, and I found more self-compassion as I embraced the changes I was going through. My family has even noticed the positive changes, especially my newfound courage to take action—such as stepping back into dating—despite the discomfort."

"Before working with Vanessa, I was stuck in my separation process, with overwhelming fear holding me back. I knew I needed help from someone I could be honest with and who had been through this experience herself. Vanessa’s supportive, calming presence helped me uncover blind spots and take action. I now have the inner confidence to make real changes in my life. I’ve shifted from feeling paralyzed by my emotions to actively embracing my future. I've built a stronger support system, feel less alone, and no longer wait for someone to rescue me—I can see that a positive future is possible and I am experiencing more joy. Vanessa’s grounding, approachable, and genuine nature made it so easy to be honest and open, allowing me to explore the pieces I needed to shift internally in order to move forward.”

"The biggest change I’ve experienced since starting coaching is that I now have hope and a plan for my future. Where I used to feel paralyzed by fear and overwhelmed by the changes of separation, I now find myself daydreaming about my 10-year plan—with a smile on my face. I can actually picture the future with optimism, something that felt out of reach before.

When I first started, I was so focused on the stress of the present that I couldn’t even imagine my life beyond the moment. After just one session with Vanessa, I felt more hopeful and relieved to have verbalized my situation. Friends and family have noticed that I’m more optimistic too, and it's such a welcome shift.

I was initially hesitant about taking on more change, but working with Vanessa has helped me feel grounded and empowered. I’m grateful for her support and guidance in helping me turn fear into possibility."

“Working with Vanessa came at just the right time. I was in the process of ending my marriage and still living in the marital home. I was struggling to find my confidence and belief in myself, and my goal was to create a happy, peaceful home for myself and my daughters. From our first session, I felt excited, motivated, and empowered to take charge of my life.

The biggest change I’ve noticed in myself is a huge increase in confidence. I’m feeling more like myself again—like I can handle anything that comes my way. My friends and family have even commented on how much lighter and brighter I look, telling me that I’m glowing!

The worksheets helped me get clear on what truly matters. Vanessa’s guidance has given me tools I can keep using, and I know I’ll revisit them later.

Overall, this experience has been empowering, supportive, and interesting. I feel so much more confident, and my perspective on the future has shifted—I’m excited about life again. Thank you, Vanessa, for everything!"