Hi, I'm Mary
Burnout is not working too many hours. It's emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion from prolonged stress.
One of the most common struggles among the women I work with is the belief that they should be able to resolve issues of chronic stress or burnout on their own.
We've all been taught to stuff our emotions down and push through and when that fails, we berate ourselves.
The truth is our subconscious beliefs drive 95% of our actions and even though the beliefs come from early life experiences, we are unaware of them.
It's possible that your nervous system is stuck in fight, flight or freeze (the stress response)
You're not broken, you're just human!
It's not uncommon for me to meet with women that have spent years in therapy, tried reading self help books, listened to podcasts, tried to eat right and exercise and still feel stuck.
That's where I come in. As a licensed therapist and certified coach, I blend actionable, somatic, and brain-based coaching with the deeper, lasting changes of therapy. I can help you get unstuck, learn how to calm your nervous system, integrate more joy in to your life, be more productive without burning out, be more present in your relationships, and set boundaries without feeling guilty.
I cannot wait to work with you...
Who knew stress could make you go blind?
As a former Executive Director of a national human service agency, I was burnt out, leading to multiple health issues, including temporary vision loss in my left eye and doctors thought I had multiple sclerosis.
It ended up being an inflammed nerve in my brain, all brought on by stress. Even as a licensed therapist myself, I was not able to be objective enough to see how my desire to please and be "over-responsible" was impacting my health and relationships. I had to identify and shift some old narratives going back more than 40 yrs to heal.
Since then, I have become the healthiest I have ever been.
After dropping out of corporate, I've
-rekindled my marriage of 26 yrs
-I have been emotionally present for life's best moments...
-my daughter's wedding
-two college graduations
-my youngest's high school graduation
-became an International Bestselling Author (x2)
All while building a business I love, getting to help women from all over the world, but on my terms.
And I did it in my 50s and during Covid.
Imagine the ripple effect on your life when you say yes to what you want and no to the things that don’t support your dreams. You've seen the ripple effect it had on me.
When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and my 5 cats. I have three girls, one married and in a doctorate program, and two in college.
I am also the treasurer for the fundraising board of our daughter's dance team. Dance has played a big part of our lives and is also a great outlet for emotions.
My family and I have lived in the South for over 20 years and all my girls were born in Virginia. Not only do we live near the beautiful Blue Ridge with a lot to do outdoors, but it's considered the Star City of the South. My husband proposed to me at the Star and it's held a lot of personal meaning in our family ever since. Hence the name of the company!
Learn about my background
I've combined my 30+ years of experience as a licensed therapist with my management expertise as an executive director and created the Exhausted to Energized and Empowered program.
I coach women who are tired of being tired, to break free from burnout, imposter syndrome, and high-functioning anxiety. The program blends results-oriented coaching with transformative therapeutic techniques that address both the mind and nervous system, empowering you to set boundaries and feel fulfilled without guilt.
With over 30 years of experience as a licensed therapist, training in EMDR, NLP, EFT, and firsthand experience with burnout, these aren't just acronyms; they're powerful tools that I've used to help hundreds of women reclaim their energy, time, and rediscover their self-worth.
Licensed therapist
Certified Clinical Trauma Prof
Certified in EMDR
Master Practioner EFT, NLP
CCHT
Certified Women Centered
Coaching
International Bestselling
Author (2x)
Public speaker
"Thank you for ALL your support. You are truly amazing and have allowed me to progress beyond anything I EVER thought possible in my personal growth!"
- Lisa P. - Coaching Client
ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED?
I've designed this program to be the experience you've been waiting for. My unique blend of therapeutic and coaching skills allows me to help you uncover subconscious beliefs that hold you back and guide you in making permanent changes in your life.
So, if you're ready to go from exhausted to energized and empowered, you're in the right place. I've walked this path, and I can guide you every step of the way
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