Are you emotionally exhausted – like you're always on edge or running on empty?

Feeling stuck in overdrive with no off switch? You’re not broken, and you’re not alone. I help teens and adults shift out of survival mode and feel like themselves again.

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Signs you might be stuck in SURVIVAL MODE:

ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH:           

✓ Feeling anxious or “on edge” all the time, even when everything seems fine?

✓ Getting overwhelmed easily by noise, decisions, or social interactions?

✓ Snapping at the people you love… or feeling totally numb and disconnected?

✓ Constantly doom-scrolling, stress-eating, or staying busy to avoid your thoughts?

✓ Trouble sleeping, even when you’re beyond exhausted?

✓ Feeling unmotivated, like you’ve lost your spark or drive?

✓ Thinking “I should be fine by now,” but deep down, knowing you’re not?

✓ Struggling to relax, stay focused, or feel like yourself?

These are signs your nervous system, the part of your body that controls how you respond to stress, is stuck in a chronic stress response.

And no, you’re not broken.

You’ve just never been taught what’s happening in your body and mind or how to work with it.

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Most people don’t realize they’re stuck in survival mode, they just know they’re anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted.

SIGNS YOU MIGHT BE STUCK IN SURVIVAL MODE:

ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH:                       

✓ Feeling anxious or “on edge” all the time, even when everything seems fine?

✓ Getting overwhelmed easily by noise, decisions, or social interactions?

✓ Snapping at the people you love… or feeling totally numb and disconnected?

✓ Constantly doom-scrolling, stress-eating, or staying busy to avoid your thoughts?

✓ Trouble sleeping, even when you’re beyond exhausted?

✓ Feeling unmotivated, like you’ve lost your spark or drive?

✓ Thinking “I should be fine by now,” but deep down, knowing you’re not?

✓ Struggling to relax, stay focused, or feel like yourself?

These are signs your nervous system, the part of your body that controls how you respond to stress, is stuck in a chronic stress response. And no, you’re not broken.

You’ve just never been taught what’s happening in your body and mind or how to work with it.

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Most people don’t realize they’re stuck in survival mode, they just know they’re anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted.

THERE’S A REASON YOU FEEL THE WAY YOU DO.

The good news? You don’t have to stay here.   

Some days, it feels like you’re stuck in high gear, busy, anxious, always “on.” Other days, it’s like you’ve hit a wall, everything feels heavy, and even the smallest task feels impossible.

Whether you’re running on fumes ... or running on empty ... this isn’t just in your head. It’s your body and brain reacting to too much, for too long. And no one ever taught you how to reset.

But you can learn. And it doesn’t take perfection. It just takes the right support.

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You can learn how to …

⚓︎

Calm

Reset

the Chaos

Start feeling less anxious and more like yourself, even when everything isn’t perfect.

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Clear

the Fog    

Learn to recognize your patterns and triggers, so you don’t keep getting stuck in loops that leave you overwhelmed or checked out.

⚙︎

Your Patterns

Build habits that support real peace, energy, and emotional steadiness, without relying on willpower or pressure.

I help teens and adults shift from survival mode into calm, clear, connected living.

Whether you feel anxious, stuck, emotionally reactive, or totally worn out, I see you. And you’re not alone. I see you. And you’re not alone.

I’m a certified health and life coach with a unique, nervous-system-informed, mind-body approach. That just means I won’t ask you to “think better thoughts” when your body feels like it’s trapped in a speeding car with no brakes.

Instead, I help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface, how your nervous system, emotions, and thought patterns shape your reactions, habits, and the way you show up in everyday life.

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  Hi, I’m Denise

I work with clients one-on-one, blending science-backed strategies, weekly support, and compassionate accountability.

→ You feel emotionally overwhelmed and physically exhausted

→ You’re constantly “on” but secretly feel numb or disconnected

→ You’ve tried mindset work but can’t seem to shift your patterns

→ You crave rest but feel guilty for slowing down

→ You want more than just functioning—you want to feel alive again

 Sound familiar?

How I Can Help

My one-on-one coaching blends structure with softness. Every session includes personalized coaching, a mind-body approach that includes nervous system support, and practical tools you can actually use in everyday life.

YOU’LL LEARN TO:

  • Understand what’s going on inside your mind and body (and why you feel stuck)

  • Gently shift out of anxiety, avoidance, or overwhelm using tools that actually work

  • Build habits that help you stop spiraling, feel less drained, and get through your day with more ease.

No pressure. No perfection. Just steady progress toward the version of you that feels whole again.

This isn’t just about coping. It’s about creating real change from the inside out.

Foundations Package

12 Weeks

Weekly 60-minute 1:1 sessions where we lay the groundwork for understanding your patterns, calming your system, and learning tools that help you feel more steady, motivated, and in control. Most clients experience their biggest shifts in this phase.

Ongoing Support Package

6 Weeks

After your initial 12 weeks, we can continue based on your needs and preferences. We'll decide together what best supports your growth.

What Sets Me Apart:

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I offer structure and soul.

You’ll get science-backed coaching that blends mindset, emotional wellness, and nervous- system support, grounded in real-life tools that actually help you move forward.

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I help you look deeper.

I help you understand what’s going on beneath the surface and teach you exactly how to shift it with simple, doable practices that stick.

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I give you tools that actually help.

From visuals and worksheets to short videos and strategies, I give you meaningful resources to reinforce what we’re working on so you can actually use what you learn.

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I work with intention, not volume.

I take on a limited number of clients, so you receive the focused support, thoughtful guidance, and personalized attention designed to help you make meaningful, lasting shifts.

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I believe everyone deserves a path forward that doesn’t rely on perfection or pressure.

Just real support, meaningful tools, and small steps that actually stick.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. When you’re ready, I’m here.

YOUR PATH FORWARD STARTS HERE

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

Step 1

Schedule a Call

Let’s talk. I’ll answer your questions, learn more about what you’re going through, and walk you through what working together looks like, no pressure, just honest support.

Step 2

Step into Calm

I’ll help you move from survival to steady strength, with tools that support meaningful change instead of just coping.

Step 3

Create Lasting Change

Let go of old patterns rooted in pressure, perfection, or survival, so peace becomes your new default, not just a temporary state.

Kind Words

  • — Sidney

    Before working with Denise, I felt stuck in a cycle of low energy and not-so-great habits, but I didn't really know where to start. From our very first session, she made things feel doable and achievable, never overwhelming. Each week she helped me come up with small steps to take towards my goal and simple tools to accomplish them that actually stuck—and I still use them today!

    What stood out the most was how deeply she listened and how encouraging she was, it was like having a personal cheerleader who really cared!

    At our final session, she recapped everything we had worked on. I was honestly blown away by how much progress I had made. That moment gave me a huge boost of confidence and motivation moving forward.

  • — C. Anderson

    Working with Denise has been a total game changer. I didn’t expect to have too much left to learn about myself at my age, but I’ve been humbled by the process. I had no idea how much emotional immaturity I was carrying or how much my old habits were holding me back.

    Denise helped me get to the root of why I feel the way I do and how to actually process emotions instead of getting stuck in them. I’ve learned new ways of thinking, reacting, and showing up, and it’s already made a huge difference. I'll use these tools for the rest of my life.

  • – Debbie

    I was so excited to work with Denise! I needed help with learning how to manage my emotions and feelings and just feeling stuck in my life.

    She helped me with my challenges and I made some action steps and had goals to help me accomplish them! She is very positive and supportive and I enjoyed our sessions together!

  • – Dana

    Before working with Denise, I had accepted many patterns, habits, and reactions as facts of life I was powerless to change.

    She really opened my eyes to how I could regain more love and self-compassion, which changed how I felt about and treated others. Months later, through major life changes, I’ve truly transformed how I handle stress.

    I see myself in a different light. I recognize my triggers and am now able to have power over if I’ll be bowled over by tidal waves of anger and frustration, or if I’ll be the ship and calmly ride the waves.

    When you seek coaching, you hope transformation is possible, but Denise far exceeded every expectation.

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