You’ve survived
long enough.Now it’s time to
live differently.

Evidence-informed coaching for families affected by serious mental illness, LGBTQ+ adults navigating identity and belonging, and survivors of domestic or sexual violence.

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Compassionate Support

A safe, affirming space to be seen, heard, and understood.

Evidence-Informed Coaching

Tools and strategies grounded in research and real-life experience.

Identity-Affirming

LGBTQ+ inclusive and culturally responsive support tailored to you.

Trauma-Informed Coaching

Move from survival to self-trust, connection, and lasting change.

Who Held & Seen Coaching Supports

LGBTQ+ Adults

LGBTQ+ Adults

Coaching for LGBTQ+ adults navigating identity, relationships, culture, belonging, and self-acceptance.

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Survivors Rebuilding

Survivors Rebuilding Their Lives

Coaching for survivors of domestic and sexual violence who are rebuilding trust, boundaries, identity, and everyday life.

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Held & Seen — Coaching Approach

What’s included

Professionally led M.A. in Clinical and Counseling Psychology and 10+ years of experience

Structured support A clear, guided 12-week curriculum

Live individual and group virtual coaching sessions Real-time, face-to-face

Guided workbook Yours to keep and revisit

Evidence-informed educational materials Grounded in real research

Reflection exercises Space to process between sessions

Personalized coaching plan For individual programs

Peer discussion For group programs

Ways to work together

Individual coaching

One-on-one coaching

Support for caregivers, LGBTQ+ adults, and survivors navigating change, boundaries, identity, grief, burnout, difficult decisions, or rebuilding after crisis.

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Group coaching

Grow in good company

A guided small-group space. Each cohort blends psychoeducation, facilitated conversation, reflection, and real-life tools.

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The outcomes

What you'll gain

People often leave coaching with more than a checklist of skills; they leave with a steadier sense of themselves.

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Practical strategies for stressful situations

Tools you can reach for in the moment, not just theory for later.

A clearer sense of identity and direction

Less second-guessing about who you are and what you want.

Better communication skills

Saying what you mean, and being understood the way you intend.

Stronger personal boundaries

Knowing your limits, and holding them without guilt.

Increased confidence making difficult decisions

Trusting your own judgment, even when the choice is hard.

Meet your Coach

Yoyce Geronimo Galvan, M.A., is a coach with a master's degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. For more than ten years, she has worked alongside individuals, families, and community organizations supporting people affected by serious mental illness, addiction, trauma, caregiving responsibilities, and identity-related challenges. Her coaching integrates evidence-informed education with practical tools, and guided reflection.

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FAQs

  • Coaching helps you build the life you want to live. Together, we'll identify goals, build skills, increase self-awareness, and develop strategies you can apply in your everyday life. This work is educational and goal-oriented.

    It may include educational discussions about psychology, communication, relationships, and evidence-informed strategies relevant to your goals. Coaching is not therapy and does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions.

  • Coaching may be a good fit if you're looking for:

    • Education

    • Accountability

    • Personal growth

    • Better communication

    • Practical skills

    • Guided reflection

    Coaching is not designed to provide psychotherapy, mental health diagnosis, psychiatric care, crisis intervention, or medical treatment

  • The Coach will maintain the confidentiality of all information shared by the Client in connection with coaching services to the extent permitted by law and consistent with my professional ethics, and in group programs every participant is asked to honor one another's privacy.

  • Many participants are already working with a therapist. Coaching and therapy serve different purposes and work well together.

The Next Step

Schedule a consultation

It is a free 30 minutes conversation to discuss: what you're hoping for, whether coaching fits your goals, and whether one of our programs is the right next step.

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