About Gretchen
I coach women who have survived relationships with narcissists to confidently recreate their lives, so they feel empowered to be themselves again!
After almost twenty years of living with a narcissist, I had had enough. I realized how my values, my communication, and my self-esteem had been so negatively impacted. I felt manipulated and angry, but I also felt weak and guilty. I needed to start over, beginning with me. I began researching narcissists, learning about the abuse they inflict and how to come back healthier and stronger than ever. Then I knew I wanted to help other women on their journeys as well.
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I’m a Master Certified Life Coach as well as a reading addict, an outdoor enthusiast, a wife, and a mother. I have successfully recovered from a devastating failed relationship, cross-country relocated ten times while raising children, shifted careers, chosen sobriety, and most recently begun my own empty-nester and menopause journeys. Across my life journey, I watched friends and family members go through the trauma of living in relationships with narcissists and knew I had to do something to help.
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Who I help
I help women who feel overwhelmed and disillusioned after surviving a relationship with a narcissist. If you feel like you have lost yourself, given all you had to give and now find yourself alone and unsure, we will work together to recreate and rebuild your identity and self-esteem. There is a new you waiting to be discovered. I am excited to help you on your journey through your next chapter.
How it works
​First, we start by taking a look at your current situation and figuring out who you want to be moving forward – so we are 100% clear on what “feel empowered to be themselves again” means to you. Then we use a four phase system to find ways to create space in your life to work on your self-awareness, your self-acceptance, your self-determination, and finally your self-actualization. By reviewing your habits, challenges, and goals we establish new norms for you. During our sessions we examine your mindsets and triggers, successes and obstacles, and we celebrate your victories, large and small.

4 Step Healing Process
This transformative four-phase system is designed to guide women recovering from narcissistic relationships toward true autonomy. This step-by-step approach is built on proven strategies that foster emotional resilience, reclaim personal power, and restore confidence. Each phase is tailored to support growth at a pace that feels right, ensuring lasting success. With this system, you’ll rediscover your strength and independence, unlocking the life you truly deserve.
Phase 1
Cultivating Introspection
Stabilize your emotions and rediscover your personal identity.
Overcome your past
Phase 2
Reaching Authenticity
Challenge negative self-talk and nurture self compassion.
Learn to love yourself
Phase 3
Securing Personal Agency
Discover your passion and build your support team/community.
Decide for yourself
Phase 4
Maximizing Potential
Set personal goals and
crush them.