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Coaching for women and athletes who’ve been through some tough shit—and are ready to rise.

Trauma-informed + Performance Psychology

Empowering high-achieving women and athletes to rebuild after burnout, injury, or trauma with intention and resilience. I provide science-backed performance psychology coaching that helps you sharpen focus, protect your energy, and regain confidence when it matters most. My work isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about building sustainable systems so you can show up consistently, recover fully, and thrive under pressure.

How is this different from therapy or life coaching?

Therapy looks back. It helps you unpack the past and heal. What I do is different—it’s forward-focused and skill-based. We start from where you are right now and build the tools you need to show up stronger, recover faster, and perform without burning out.

And this isn’t life coaching either. I’m not here to hand you generic advice or tell you what worked for me. Everything I teach is grounded in psychology and neuroscience—real strategies you can measure, apply, and actually use when the pressure hits.

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Science-Backed Solutions

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    Show up With Purpose

    Strengthen confidence, sharpen focus, ignite motivation, and maintain consistency to excel in any high-pressure environment.

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    Bounce Back Faster

    Overcome fear of failure, manage anxiety, and silence negative self-talk with proven strategies for mental toughness.

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    Recover and Rise Stronger

    Navigate challenges with confidence, whether it’s bouncing back from a career hurdle, personal setback, or life transition.

Featured Services

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    Burnout Comeback Coaching

    Trauma-informed mental performance coaching for women rebuilding confidence, resilience, and identity through or after burnout.

    For women, athletes, and professionals who look “successful” on paper but are secretly fried—and want tools that actually help them recover and rise.

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    Foundations for Growth Course

    A self-paced program that walks you through the same science-backed tools I use with coaching clients. Learn to train your brain like you train your body.

    For self-starters who’d rather hit play than sit in another Zoom, but still want the tools to get focused, resilient, and clear.

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What Clients Are Saying

  • Ready to Grow & Level-up

    “Throughout the past year, both personal and professional challenges have come up, and time and again, I’ve been able to lean on the mindset and tools Stephanie has shared with me. Her guidance has made a real difference. I would highly recommend Stephanie to anyone who’s ready to grow, level up, and truly unlock their potential!”

    - Marc M.

  • Empathy and Empowerment

    “Stephanie demonstrated that coaching is much more than "advice and accountability"; it's Empathy and Empowerment, while offering a unique, honest (and forgiving) perspective - to help you change yours! The results spoke for themselves in short order.”

    - Dennis G.

  • Expertise and Dreams

    “I worked with Stephanie to rebrand myself. She was very knowledgeable of the landscape, created an entire strategy for me after gathering insights about my goals, expertise and dreams! I highly recommend, I've been very happy with the results!”

    - Sal R.

Free Performance Assessment

Grab the Performance Self-Assessment Checklist and get clear on where you’re strong—and where you’re running on empty. It’s a quick way to spot your blind spots, highlight your strengths, and see what’s really getting in the way of performing at your best.

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