“What happens to us does not define us. How we respond, does.”
– Coach Katy
I help people live purposeful, authentic lives rooted in what matters most to them. When individuals thrive and fully engage in what they’re passionate about, they contribute to a better world.
I offer personalized one-on-one coaching and small group retreats, grounded in a lifetime of interdisciplinary learning and practical, skills-based training.
Awareness – Reflection – Skill Building – Integration – Practice
Camp Katy was created at the start of COVID-19 quarantine as a way to respond intentionally to an uncertain time. My daughter and I designed it, refined it, and used it as a practical framework to cope, care for ourselves, and shape our days around what mattered most to us.
What began as a personal tool evolved into an offering within my work as a coach. Today, I offer one-on-one experiences and small group retreats tailored to what feels most important in the present moment. Together, we explore a chosen topic or challenge using interdisciplinary tools and experiential activities, all grounded in a thoughtful coaching framework.
Retreat – Reimagine – Reconnect
Welcome and thank you for visiting!
Throughout my life, I’ve worked in social services, non profits, and a religious institution integrating psychology, philosophy, spirituality and researched based practices while cultivating relationships and community along the way.
Becoming a Gestalt Professional Certified Coach™ in 2019 was a natural and timely next right step.
The people I work with inspire me as much as I hope to inspire them. Together, we work with focus and intention—staying curious, creative, and making room for joy along the way.
I consider myself a lifelong student of life. Integrity is the character trait I value most. I’m often described as courageous, compassionate, thoughtful, and an experienced leader—with a healthy sense of humor and irreverance.
I am a spiritual person who has practiced in the Episcopal Christian tradition for most of my life. Daily mindfulness, meditation, Buddhist principles and radical acceptance ground me. I am deeply committed to decency, civility, and respect for every living thing, including the planet.
I love spending time outdoors, being with friends and family, camping, reading, traveling, learning, serving my community, listening to music, cooking, and exploring creative outlets. I share my life with an incredible husband, two amazing daughters, two adorable grandchildren, and a beloved dog 🐾.
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Gestalt Coaching
The Gestalt Coaching Certification Program is an established International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP), as well as accredited by the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE).
“A Gestalt coach believes the person is healthy and whole having the capacity, resources, and ability to change. The focus is on strengthening the person’s capacity to improve and expand the quality, adaptability, effectiveness, and well-being in his/her/their personal and professional life. In this way, the person moves from dilemmas to new possibilities, from resistance to action, and from struggle to success.
The Gestalt approach to coaching is a dynamic, holistic, and creative approach to coaching. Based on the Gestalt Coaching StanceTM, unique to the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, the Program is dedicated to building capacity for coaching presence and its impact, while deepening coaching knowledge and skills.
The Gestalt Coaching StanceTM is a transformation, strength-based, capacity-building, empowering, and relationship person-centered approach. It promotes a dynamic and creative partnership intended to increase awareness thereby increasing possibilities and choice.
The synergy among the Gestalt concepts and methods used enables the coach to go beyond surface issues and mere problem-solving. They promote richer conversations empowering the person to go deeper in their self-discovery journey, which leads to more sustainable positive change.”
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What Coaching is Not & Disclaimer
Coaching is not therapy and it can be transformative, life-changing, and cathartic. Coaches do not diagnose or treat any mental or physical illness. Coaches believe you are healthy and whole. Coaches can work alongside a licensed therapist and/or physician based on what is in the best interests of the client, holistically. What level of effort you put into your coaching session(s) will be what you get out of them.
My continued education and professional development
As a lifelong learner, I am constantly vetting science/research-based best practices for myself, my family, and my clients on an ongoing basis. I do not recommend anything that I have not tried myself. I integrate what is topical and helpful into my coaching sessions and retreats. Click on my LinkedIn Profile below to find out what I am currently enrolled in and what I have received certification from and/or completed.
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What people say about me
“Katy is one of the hardest working people I know” – EM
“I’m still using skills and practices we worked on together!” – LJ
“Katy, you are a sparkplug of joy.” – HL
“Katy is one of the most self-aware and non-judgmental adults I know.” – BP
“Katy has incredible energy and such a positive vibe.” – GE
“Katy is a patient listener and I know she will keep what I say to her confidential.” – LB
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