I am certified in both fundamental and advanced coaching techniques, in addition to consistently furthering my professional development through training and education, in order to support my clients as fully as possible.

Professional

  • Certified co-Active Coach: trained and certified by the Coaches Training Institute (CTI)
  • Certified by International Coaching Federation (ICF)
  • Member of the ICF New England chapter (ICFNE)
  • Trained as a True Purpose Facilitator through the True Purpose Institute
  • Trained in Active Imagination: A specific process developed by Carl Jung to help individuals understand and engage all parts of themselves in order to live a fully integrated life.
  • Trained as a Deep River Facilitator: Teach practical methods to busy people who want to recover a sense of balance and meaning in their lives.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Teacher of mindfulness and presence practices for over twenty years.
  • On the board of directors of the Renewed Hope Project, an organization supporting families dealing with addiction.
  • Mentor Coach to other coaches seeking to become credentialed, refine their skills or clarify their niche areas.

Personal:

  • I am married with three children (all now young adults) and our two dogs. I live in Massachusetts.
  • I am passionate about the human condition and all that is related to why and how we make choices that inform our quality of life.
  • I am consistently engaged in coursework, studies and trainings that further my understanding of how to best align all parts of ourselves…mind, body and spirit in order to expand our consciousness and live purposeful and fulfilling lives.
  • My interests are: leadership and facilitation, psychology, metaphysics and spirituality, nutrition, reading, birds, animals and wildlife rescue, yoga, hiking, skiing, and kayaking.
Working with Debra has enabled me to believe in myself again and in my ability to make important changes in my life. I'm so very glad to have my power back! I feel proud to be where I am now in all aspects of my life, and to be having the experience of continuously making better and better choices!
Sarah Porter, CIME,
First Vice President
MorganStanleySmithBarney
I have been coached by Debra, and she is a powerful and intuitive coach, as well as a person of impeccable integrity. She is one of very few coaches to whom I refer clients.
Guthrie Sayen, PhD,
ICF credentialed PCC
CTI certified CPCC