About True Connections Coaching
Let’s be honest—talking about your needs, boundaries, and feelings can feel like trying to explain quantum physics to your cat. That’s where I come in! True Connections Coaching is here to help you find the words, the confidence, and the balance to set boundaries effectively in all areas of your life—whether it’s with a partner, family member, friend, coworker, or even your boss. Here’s what you can expect:
Speak Your Truth: Get tools to express your needs and feelings clearly, so you’re not tiptoeing around or leaving things unsaid. Making it easier to connect meaningfully and reduce misunderstandings.
Boundaries: Because “No” is a Complete Sentence: Learn how to set boundaries that make sense, keep everyone on the same page, and keep you from feeling exhausted and burnt out in your relationships.
True Connection: Whether it's personal or professional, I’ll help you build relationships that make both you and the other person feel heard, understood, and maybe even a little inspired.
True Connections Coaching is all about helping you show up as yourself, build stronger relationships, and feel more at ease in all of life’s tricky conversations and conflicts. True Connections Coaching is about making you feel capable, confident, and understood—so you can handle any uncomfortable situation with ease!
What the Heck is Coaching?
Coaching is for anyone who has a goal in mind, whether it's building a closer connection with a partner, communicating better, or creating a sense of belonging in relationships. Maybe you want to learn how to say "no" without guilt, or set boundaries that feel good for you. Or maybe you just want the courage to show up, flaws and all, in your relationships. That’s where True Connections Coaching comes in!
In each session, we work toward your goals with a structured, results-oriented approach that doesn’t just talk about change—it makes it happen. Coaching is here to help you take the steps toward the relationships and connections you really want.
Do I Need Coaching or Therapy?
Great question! Here’s the deal: therapy is often about exploring the “why,” while coaching is about moving forward. So, if you’re looking for a diagnosis or need to dive into the “why,” therapy might be your jam. But if you’re ready to create real results, build confidence, and tackle those goals head-on, coaching could be for you.
Personally, I found myself more drawn to coaching because I want my clients to find the courage to embrace their imperfections and go after what they want in life. I bring tools, experience, and motivation to help you build new skills and habits that will benefit you and your relationships—no matter where you’re starting from.
Here is a little about me and my boundary setting journey
About Me
Hi there! I’m a born-and-raised Floridian, and yes, I’m a huge fan of sunsets and beaches. I’ve got a dog named Ero, a snuggly little guy with a hint of chihuahua sass. When I’m not coaching, you’ll probably find me kayaking, hiking, puzzling, or working on my next masterpiece with a paintbrush in one hand and a margarita in the other. I recently took my sense of adventure on a solo trip to Canada (Toronto and Montreal—both unforgettable!) and have now hit the road in my RV to explore the U.S. one campground at a time.
“Food is life, music is power, and laughter is the best soul fuel there is!” -me
A Little About My Journey with Relationships
If you’re wondering why I’m so fired up about communication coaching, let me give you the scoop! I’ve been through my fair share of intimate relationships—11 to be exact—plus, I’ve had close friendships that fizzled out and power struggles with coworkers and bosses. Every one of these experiences taught me something valuable, especially about my own patterns and how I tend to show up (or, let’s be honest, not show up) in relationships. I’ve ghosted people, created drama, made everything about me, argued back, been ignorant, complained, felt superior with sarcasm, and hurt people in ways I’m not proud of. Basically, I made a bunch of immature, selfish, and downright disconnecting choices.
In my early twenties, I started to realize that my communication habits were holding me back from real connection. I thought I was a great listener during conflicts, but it turns out I was mostly good at hearing what I wanted to hear. During conflicts, I’d throw up walls, avoid vulnerability, react instead of empathizing, and bail when things got tough, rather than sticking around to work through my own insecurities and attachment habits. I craved connection, but I kept sabotaging it.
And it wasn’t just romantic relationships—I did this with friends, family, and even coworkers. If conflict came up or my feelings got hurt, I had the same reaction: shut down, back off, or leave. After a while, I got used to being alone and never really connected the dots on why my relationships kept falling apart.
Turning Point: Embracing Growth, Courage, and, Yes, Therapy
About 6 years ago, I hit a major crossroads. I could keep running in circles or finally make some real changes. So, I did what any self-respecting person on a mission for growth would do: I went back to school to study psychology, worked part-time at Dominos, jumped into therapy (yes, medication was needed), and started peeling back the layers to find my authentic self. After years of hard work, I finally became aware of my behaviors and reactions during conflicts.
Then, I found myself in a safe, healthy relationship with someone I genuinely cared about. I thought “Finally, a chance for me to use my positive communication skills in an intimate relationship!” But even then, old habits crept back—insecurities, fear of vulnerability, feeling “not good enough,” lack of boundaries, you name it. I’d learned positive communication skills, but when I got triggered, most of those tools went out the window. I couldn’t give her the safety and stability she deserved. I was not consistent in providing empathy, active listening, or being vulnerable to truly hear her. I would over-communicate my feelings and needs thinking “This is what I need to do so she understands me”. My actions were rarely in line with what I would say when we tried repairing after a conflict. I was angry with myself because I thought, “I had it all figured out”. It made me see that if I wanted the kind of connection I was craving, I’d have to take responsibility for my communication habits.
True Connections Coaching: Helping Others on Their Journey
Now, after years of self-discovery, countless workshops, heaps of relationship books, and eight years of therapy, I’m here as a communications coach. I learned how to recognize my needs in every relationship—including the one with myself—and how to set boundaries without guilt. I learned how to recognize when I am being triggered and use the appropriate communication skills to connect instead of avoid.
If you struggle with communication, I get it. I know what it’s like to look at your own patterns and work hard to make real changes, and I’d love to support you on that journey. Let’s face it: relationships are messy, but they can also be amazing when we show up, communicate openly, and bring our best selves to the table. I believe we all deserve that kind of connection, and I’m here to help you find it.
