On the outside, it looks like you’ve got it all together.
Inside, it doesn’t always feel that way.
What’s going on?
There’s a voice inside your head – demanding, unforgiving, maybe even cruel — that judges your every decision. You’re smart and competent, yet you doubt or second-guess yourself more than you’d care to admit. You notice yourself doing things like:
Going along with other people’s preferences to avoid conflict.
Striving relentlessly to say and do things the “right” way.
Prioritizing other people’s needs, without meeting your own (“I’ll be fine”).
Habitually saying “yes” when you’d rather say “no, thanks.”
Spending far too much time feeling anxious and overwhelmed.
Working yourself to the point of exhaustion or even burnout.
While you give the impression of being strong and able to handle yourself, the truth is that you’ve actually come up with a thousand creative ways to protect yourself from a harsh world. Which isn’t a bad thing, exactly. But…
Real Talk?
You know all those clever strategies you’ve figured out to shield yourself from people and situations that would overwhelm you? They serve a purpose.
But when we live from the place of a thousand protections, it cuts us off from something bigger. It disconnects us from the supportive, universal energy that is within and around us. It suppresses our ability to live life our own way, like a unique work of art. And it keeps us from tapping into the full range of human experience.
“Hold on,” you may be saying, “Being human is hard. I’m not sure I really want the full experience.” Fair enough. But what if there’s a way to be with whatever’s happening in your life, without it overwhelming, flooding, or numbing you? That’s totally possible. And you don’t have to do it alone.
Hi, I’m Lindsay.
I’m a trauma-informed Resilience & Self-Trust Coach. I’m also a queer femme and a proud cat and plant parent.
How I can help …
I work with ambitious, high-achieving women, queer, and nonbinary folks who notice that their perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies are getting in the way of the life they want. Of the connection they want. Of the self-expression they want. Of the relationships they want.
Together, we’ll take a look at your specific patterns. We’ll explore where they came from and why they’re still hanging around. And we’ll expand your capacity for self-trust and resilience, so that you can start relating to yourself and others from a place of authenticity and empowerment.
Which, by the way, might lead you to feel so abundantly resourced that you’re finally able to tap into the ease, joy, pleasure, and connection you want and deserve.
Ready to dive in?
Individual Coaching
I work with clients privately over a period of time, in a way that is adaptive and responsive to your needs in the moment. Some people work with me for a few months, others work with me for a year or longer. Working individually with me is a great choice if you’re seeking deep transformation and personalized support. If you’re considering working together in this way, the first step is to have a conversation to see if we're a fit.
Group Coaching
I also lead curated groups throughout the year. I’ll walk you through key ideas and practices on a particular theme or themes, and give you additional tools and insights, all in a supportive small group setting. If you’re someone who benefits from being in community, witnessing other people’s discoveries, and learning from a diversity of perspectives, you can get on the short list to be notified of upcoming groups by clicking below.
What they’re saying …
“Working with Lindsay during the past year has brought improved stability to my life and a newfound ability to tap into stillness during a tumultuous and uncertain time for me. I was able to walk away from each session feeling more true to my values, self-care practice, and empowered in my own ability to safely honor my body despite a history of trauma. Anyone who encounters Lindsay knows that she is an empathetic listener, intuitive healer, knowledgeable resource, and overall, a calming and truly kind person dedicated to helping others.”
