“Elise's compassion and enthusiasm shone through from the very first meeting. She makes me feel comfortable while also pushing me outside my so-called comfort zone, encouraging me to take responsibility for my thoughts and actions without blaming myself or others. Elise knows the right questions to ask to help me see situations differently, and to to see possibilities where I previously saw roadblocks. Even when I want her to give me a specific answer on a problem, she always encourages me to find the answers within myself. This is truly empowering! She helps reveal a confidence I had buried beneath doubt, fear and my past, and help me step into my present with engaged curiosity. Working with Elise has helped me clarify my values and keep them front and center in my life. Living according to my values has given me a sense of peace I didn't even realize I was missing.”

— C.P

“I have worked with Elise for two years, and in that time, she has helped me make significant improvements in several of my most important relationships (including with my husband and my sons and even my mother!) as well as guiding me through some difficult transitions in my work life, all with grace and ease.  She never tells me what I should do - and somehow, she knows exactly what questions will lead me to find my own answers.  She finds creative ways to help me adjust my perspective, which gets me unstuck and moving forward - in particular when changes at work have been thrust upon me, and I have come into the session feeling overwhelmed and disempowered - I always leave with renewed energy and a greater sense of competence and confidence.  And as much as her support with my work-life transitions has been invaluable, I am most grateful for the way she has assisted me in finding firmer, more stable ground for my relationships.  I have more compassion for my mother, much deeper understanding of and appreciation for my husband, and have been thrilled to see that my son and my husband are now much better able to find their way in their relationship with each other because I have had the courage to step out of the middle of it.  I am so grateful to Elise for her wisdom and her strong yet gentle presence.  My life is so much more peaceful and rewarding as a result of our work together.”

— N.W.

“I found Elise at a transitional time in my life. I was just entering a new relationship and had dealt with anxiety in relationships in the past. In addition, I was looking at leaving the religion of my youth, which deeply affected my relationships with family and friends. Elise’s active listening skills, deep empathy, and relational knowledge provided guidance and insight during a time when I was navigating new waters and relationships. Her compassion combined with an ability to challenge me when needed set me on a path to greater fulfillment, happiness, and understanding for future growth. I highly recommend Elise as a coach.”

— A.V.

“Every time I work with Elise, I feel better and more empowered after the meeting than I did going in. I have new enthusiasm for life - even the messy parts! I feel energized and supported. All areas of my life have been improved with Elise's help. I've been able to free myself from limiting beliefs that were truly keeping me stuck in my career and my relationships. I have been able to forgive myself and others for things that happened in the past, and find new ways of relating to myself and others in the present. If a miracle is defined as "a shift in perception," then working with Elise has truly been miraculous. I see things differently than I did before, with more lightness and love and compassion for myself and others. This has given me freedom to pursue my passions and to show up as the wife, mother and friend I've always wanted to be.”

— C.H.

“Elise is an amazing coach. She's helped me through some difficult life transitions and issues, always with incredible compassion. She knows just the right questions to ask to make me think, and always gives constructive feedback, presented with gentleness, acceptance and love. I can't recommend Elise enough, because she's helped me immeasurably - I’ve survived my divorce, quieted my inner critic, released 40 pounds, and made great strides towards my desired career as a successful artist all while working with her.”

— J.T.