I help women without children find satisfaction and confidence with their unique life path

Introducing: Pivot to Possibility Accelerator : Developed for childless women who are ready to find satisfaction, confidence, peace, and a sense of purpose in life without motherhood.


I help women without children identify and process their losses, dismantle harmful societal narratives, find resilience, rewrite their personal narratives, and find new meaning in their lives so they can embrace their unique journey with confidence, satisfaction, and a sense of peace and purpose in the world.

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Women Embracing Life Without Motherhood

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You are in the right place if this is you...

  • You are a woman without children due to life circumstances.

  • You experience grief over losses that society largely does not recognize.

  • You've felt hurt, frustrated, and judged by constant unsolicited advice and judgment from others who've made assumptions that don’t recognize the complexity and personal nature of your status.

  • You've felt invisible and left out of conversations and social events centered around couples and/or parenting.

  • You've felt pressure to conform to expectations from society to follow a traditional life path.

  • You've felt a lack of validation for your life choices and that your achievements and contributions are undervalued.

  • You've been labeled as selfish or immature, lonely, unhappy, or incomplete due to not being a mother.

  • You've felt pressure to settle.

  • You've had your caregiving skills or child-development expertise undervalued.

  • You've felt bored amidst seemingly endless conversations centered around parenting and traditional domesticity.

  • You've had difficulty in finding like-minded individuals to connect with.

  • You've struggled to define your identity and sense of purpose, wondering what your legacy will be or how you can contribute meaningfully to the world.

  • You've faced challenges in relationships with friends, family, or even prospective partners who don't understand or support your choices or circumstances.

  • You've dealt with workplace policies that prioritize women with children and lead to unfair expectations of women without children.

  • You've experienced anxiety about who will care for you in your later years.

  • You navigate moments of regret or guilt about not having children, regardless of the reasons.

  • You have a longing to “mother” but don't always find options to do so without a child of your own.

  • You are READY and EAGER to learn how to find satisfaction, confidence, peace, and a sense of purpose in life without motherhood.

If this is YOU, you are in the RIGHT place!

Is this you?

  • Feeling pressure to conform to expectations from society (family, friends, workplace, the media…) to follow a traditional life path of marriage/partnership and motherhood, leading to feelings of inadequacy and/or isolation.

  • Being labeled as selfish or immature, lonely, unhappy, or incomplete.

  • Feeling pressure to settle.

  • Having your caregiving skills or child-development expertise undervalued.

  • Feeling invisible and left out of conversations and social events centered around couples and/or parenting.

  • Feeling bored amidst seemingly endless conversations centered around parenting and traditional domesticity.

  • Difficulty in finding like-minded individuals to connect with.

  • Feeling a lack of validation for your life choices and that your achievements and contributions are undervalued.

  • Questioning your self-worth when the societal narrative equates womanhood with motherhood and prioritizes romantic relationships and marriage, wondering if you’re missing out.

  • Feeling hurt, frustrated, and judged by constant unsolicited advice and judgment from others who assume you should be partnered and/or have children and don’t recognize the complexity and personal nature of your status.

  • Struggling to define your identity and sense of purpose, wondering what your legacy will be or how you can contribute meaningfully to the world.

  • Facing challenges in your relationships with friends, family, and even prospective partners who don't understand or support your choices or circumstances.

  • Dealing with workplace policies that prioritize women with children and lead to unfair expectations of women without children.

  • Struggling to balance career aspirations with personal fulfillment.

  • Feeling unrecognized by societal narratives that focus exclusively on the role of wives, mothers, and grandmothers in family dynamics.

  • Anxiety about who will care for you in your later years.

  • Navigating moments of regret or guilt about not having children, regardless of the reasons for your status.

  • Experiencing disenfranchised grief over  losses that society largely does not recognize.

  • Longing to actively “mother” but feeling there are no options to do so without having a child of your own. 

Imagine this instead!

  • Confidently expressing your unique identity and life choices without fear of judgment or societal pressure.

  • Deeply knowing your self-worth is not tied to conforming to traditional norms.

  • Feeling confident in your skills and knowledge and their value in nurturing the next generation.

  • Having a supportive network of like-minded individuals who value and celebrate you and your choices.

  • Enjoying rich social interactions without feeling isolated or misunderstood.

  • Receiving validation and recognition for your achievements, talents, and contributions, independent of your parental or partnership status.

  • Feeling that your accomplishments are acknowledged and celebrated within your community.

  • Feeling proud of your individual qualities and achievements.

  • Skillfully handling unsolicited advice and confidently setting boundaries when others try to impose their expectations on you.   

  • Feeling your self-esteem remaining intact in all situations.

  • Feeling a deep sense of fulfillment from pursuing activities and causes that resonate with you.

  • Maintaining healthy relationships with friends, family, and partners who respect and support your choices.

  • Experiencing a satisfying balance between your career aspirations and personal fulfillment. Your work-life balance is aligned with your values, allowing you to thrive in both areas.

  • Feeling confident in your plans for the future, knowing that your legacy and care needs are thoughtfully considered.

  • Feeling resolution around feelings of regret or guilt.

  • Feeling self-compassion and acceptance.

  • Embrace your path, recognizing that it has led you to a life filled with meaning and purpose.

  • Participating in the collective raising of the next generation in ways that feel fulfilling, important, and recognized.

Sounds like a dream, right!?

Well I’ve got news. What I just described CAN be achieved.

Now, I know what you may be thinking…

You’ve already accepted that anxiety is a part of life and you don’t know what could possibly be out there for you that’s actually going to fix it.

Meet your new, trusted and innovative expert

I am a licensed psychotherapist in California and a mental health and empowerment coach worldwide. I have an MA in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Drama Therapy and an MA in Women’s Spirituality. I am passionate about helping women without children identify and process their losses, dismantle harmful societal messages, and find new meaning so they can embrace their unique journey with confidence, satisfaction, and a sense of peace and purpose in the world. I always thought she would be a mother, but life circumstances did not allow it to be. My nontraditional path has brought unexpected joys and benefits and I am committed to supporting other women in the process of discovering their own paths. I believe women are not defined by their relationship or parenthood status and that each of us deserves to be celebrated for our individual gifts and experiences.

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