Life has taken me through many chapters: raising three young men (two of whom are neurodivergent), navigating a 20-year career as a special education teacher, surviving toxic, narcissistic relationships, and rebuilding after divorce. Along the way, I learned the importance of setting boundaries, choosing self-love, and letting go of habits that no longer served me—including a complicated relationship with alcohol. The journey hasn’t been easy, but it’s made me passionate about helping others find their voice, their peace, and their power again. Today, I live a nomadic life focused on healing, authenticity, and supporting others through their toughest seasons. I'm here to meet you exactly where you are—and to remind you that your healing is possible.

Hi, I’m Lola—a Life Coach, mom of three, and survivor of unhealthy relationships. I rebuilt my life through boundaries, self-love, and now I hold a safe, non-judgmental space for others ready to heal, reclaim their voice, and find peace.

I remember staring at my micky mouse mattress. It was being taken away. I was only 8 but I felt a deep grief. We were leaving everything I knew in Iran and moving to another land. It was called America. I felt sad and like I no longer had a home. Little did I know this would be the easiest feat, because when we arrived in America, my mom had a mental breakdown. I became an 8 year old therapist, life partner, and emotional punching bag. Fast forward 4 years later, I developed pain in my body, and now at the age of 33, I have every autoimmune and chronic illness and mental health diagnosis you can throw at a woman. It's mostly invisible, but I struggle. Even in the struggle with family and bodily pain, I've found so much joy and so much magic. Life is truly magical. If you've experienced similar things or if this resonates with you, let's talk. I've mentally made sense of all the family trauma, the medical ptsd, and the ongoing grief. I've cultivated tools and so much compassion.

For a long time, I mistook survival for strength. I stayed in spaces that drained me but ignored my boundaries—where emotional safety was optional and clarity was inconvenient. The more I tolerated, the more I lost sight of myself. Healing didn’t begin with forgiveness—it began with discernment. I had to unlearn the idea that being in toxic situations did not mean being valued. I started asking harder questions: Who benefits from my silence? What does safety actually feel like? Through therapy, spiritual grounding, and radical honesty, I began to reclaim my voice. I learned that healing isn’t always graceful—it’s gritty, disruptive, and deeply personal. Now, I hold space for others who are untangling themselves from toxic dynamics. You don’t have to explain your pain to be worthy of peace. You just have to choose it.

Dogs are fiercely loyal; they endure the hardships of Life alongside us, without judgment, without pause. During my darkest times my dog was there - a constant study presence offering love even when I felt unworthy. Most people wouldn't choose recovery over loyalty, but dogs don't ask questions; they simply walk with you through the storm. My journey in recovery is intertwined with the bond I share with my dog teaching me patients, trust, and unconditional love. At bond has been a lifeline, a teacher, and a mirror for my own resilience, showing me that honoring and maintaining loyalty through recovery is possible and profoundly transformative.

For of my life, my mother’s words cut me down more than they lifted me up. She was always criticizing me—how I looked, the choices I made, even my dreams. It felt like no matter what I did, it was never enough. I started to believe her, and deep down I thought maybe I really didn’t have the potential to succeed. As I got older, something shifted. I began to realize that her criticism wasn’t really about me, it was about her fears, her disappointments, and the way she was raised. She didn’t know how to encourage because she had never received encouragement herself. That realization didn’t erase the pain, but it helped me see her with more compassion. The first step in fixing our relationship was setting boundaries. Instead of staying quiet when she put me down, I started speaking calmly. It took time, patience, and forgiveness on my part, but slowly, our relationship began to heal. She hasn’t completely changed, but she tries and catches herself before making certain comments.

I’ve been through it all — the breakups that crush you, the situationships that leave you confused, and the dating games that make you overthink every little thing. I know what it’s like to care about someone who isn’t ready, to wonder “what are we?” and to replay texts at 2 a.m. For a long time I thought it was just me, but I’ve realized so many of us are carrying the same heartbreak and questions — we just don’t always have a safe place to talk it out. That’s why I do this. I hold space for people going through the messy parts of love — breakups, dating, situationships, all of it. No judgment, no pressure. Just someone who gets it, listens, and reminds you that you’re stronger than you think, and definitely not alone.

I know what it’s like to face mental health challenges and feel alone in them. I have learned to find stability, healing, and meaning in navigating abuse and PTSD. Along the way, I discovered the importance of connection — not with people who had all the answers, but with peers who could listen, relate, and process without judgment. My goal is to create a space where you can be open about your struggles and offer support while honoring that you are the expert in your own experiences. I help support people be authentically themselves and believe that change and healing are possible.

After many years of hardship and struggle I could barely recognize myself and so much had changed. I had to grieve the person I was and come to acceptance with the unique beauty in the new version of myself. After emerging from the swamp of depression of anxiety, I discovered that I was not entirely gone and that my core values I still held even if they looked different. Reconnecting with those, while also embracing & adapting to change and being radically accepting of the person I now was, allowed me to rebuild trust in myself and move forward with my life. I believe that you can do this too and want to help be by your side.

For a long time, I felt like I was living behind a version of myself that made others comfortable — hiding my feelings, softening my truth, and carrying the weight of family conflict and isolation. Coming into my identity and learning to embrace vulnerability wasn’t an instant transformation; it was a slow, sometimes painful process of realizing that authenticity is what actually creates belonging. Now, I offer space for others who are navigating similar crossroads — people figuring out who they are in the world, healing from rejection, or simply longing for real connection. Together, we talk openly about identity, boundaries, family, and friendship. My hope is that you leave our conversations feeling a little more seen, a little more yourself, and reminded that it’s okay to take up space exactly as you are.

I spent 17 years in a marriage that was far from easy. My (ex) husband struggled with mental health challenges, and although we tried counseling and made efforts to hold it together, infidelity and emotional distance slowly broke us apart. Through all of it, I had to stay steady for my two children. Some days were just about surviving the emotions, mine and theirs. But over time, I began to rediscover myself, figure out what I truly want in a relationship, and create a new version of happiness for my family. Now, I’ve found love again, and more importantly, I’ve found peace within myself. In the last couple of years, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness. I have found that peer support has helped me tremendously and want to be there for others as well. I am currently training in peer support / active mental health recovery. I am a certified Disaster Recovery Certified Counselor and certified in crisis intervention.

TRIGGER WARNING!!! My life has been rife with challenges. I was born into an abusive marriage and conceived in marital rape. I went on to be abused and neglected by both my parents in different ways, including being raped by my father from ages 8-10. I was neglected and physically abused by my mother, who attempted to strangle me when I was 14. That's when I went onto the streets. I was homeless from right after my 15th birthday until I was 17. In that period, I was groomed and taken in, then sexually trafficked, by people I trusted. I escaped at age 17 and went into group homes to help me get on my feet. I was emancipated and got my first place at 17. I went on to be involved in multiple abusive marriages. Now in my mid forties, I have benefited from perspective, solitude, and therapy tremendously. I have learned how to listen to my gut, avoid entanglement with toxic relationships, and find peace and healing and personal fulfillment. I have learned to assert my boundaries.

I have been out as bisexual and navigating the waters of ethical non-monogamy for over 25 years, came out as specifically polyamorous and got involved in the community 15+ years ago, and was involved in regional poly community leadership for 5 years. I have tried just about every relationship configuration, made all the rookie mistakes and learned from them.

I had my son at age 23, divorced my son's narcissistic father at 26, and successfully raised an entire good man to independent adulthood as a single mom with no family support network. If you struggle with parenting in general or single parenting specifically, allow me to support you on your journey.

I’m Emily, Em for short, and I’m here because I know how hard it can be to talk about what you're going through—especially with people in your everyday life. I offer a safe, judgment-free space where you can vent, process emotions, or work through relationship or life challenges. I’m currently in my pre-licensing for therapy, and I love helping people feel heard, supported, and less alone. If you need someone who truly “gets it,” I’m here.

It is hard being the child of an alcoholic father. It's difficult carrying the shame, guilt, resentment, anger, and many more emotions along with learning how to adapt and thrive and cope with having no contact and my father not being in my life. I've learned that I have been better off without him and his toxicity, and I have learned to stand on my own two feet and to be proud of myself for all of my accomplishments. Most importantly, I'm proud of myself for not following in his ways. I've learned to accept myself in my own eyes, instead of seeking validation and acceptance in other ways that weren't healthy.

I have always been someone that struggles with creating boundaries and understanding and holding true to boundaries, in order to protect my peace of mind and mental health and have always struggled to prioritize what is important, and to help me not to be stressed out once i make my decisions and learning how to create daily, weekly, and monthly priorities and obligations that must be done, versus things i would like to do or have time to do. Ive had to set up accountability reminders and journal entries in order to hold myself accountable, as well as have other people to hold me accountable to myself.

Relationships can be messy. I know this not just from training, but from my own life. I’ve navigated the ups and downs of dating with my own attachment wounds, struggled through communication breakdowns, and had to learn how to honor my needs while respecting someone else’s. That’s why I understand how heavy it can feel when your heart wants one thing, but your mind is full of questions and doubts. In this session, I’ll hold space for you the way I’ve needed others to hold space for me: with no judgment, just validation, compassion, and clarity. Whether you’re dealing with relationship anxiety, mismatched attachment styles, or feeling unseen in your connection, you don’t have to carry it alone. We’ll slow down, name what’s really going on, and help you leave with more peace and perspective.

I’ve faced some heavy mental loads and for years felt like I was trying to connect with people while speaking a different emotional language. It made relationships hard—romantic ones, friendships, even basic conversations at work. I’d either shut down or go all in too fast, and that constant push-pull left me feeling isolated and misunderstood. But over time, and with support, I started to explore my needs and patterns. No two people relate the same way, and there’s no single right way to “do” relationships. Through my work as a Peer Support Specialist, I’ve helped people figure out what healthy connection looks like for them—whether that means setting better boundaries, healing from past hurt, or just figuring out how to express themselves without fear. I believe connection starts with self-understanding, and I love helping people get there. You don’t have to fit a mold to have meaningful relationships. You just need someone who gets it and walks alongside you as you figure it out.

Ever had conversations that should have been simple—expressing feelings, setting boundaries, navigating friendships—but felt like puzzles with missing pieces? Yeah, always been that way with me. Sometimes I felt like too much, sometimes too little, and almost always like I was being misunderstood. I’ve spent years untangling that sense of disconnection—communicating in a way that feels true to me while still bridging the gap with others. Through my work in peer support, I’ve helped people recognize their own emotional language, whether it’s through words, actions, or quiet understanding. You don’t have to force yourself into someone else’s mold to be heard. If you’ve ever struggled to express your feelings or felt like you just don’t "fit" emotionally, I get it. Let’s explore how you naturally communicate and find ways to connect with the people who truly understand you.