Founder, Coach & Therapist

The Background

People often inquire about Abbey's journey into the fields of therapy and life coaching. To be honest, it wasn't so much her choosing these professions as they were choosing her. From a young age, Abbey's curiosity about human behavior, her knack for problem-solving, and her ability to intuitively understand people's emotions and needs were evident. Abbey's true passion lies in empowering professionals and parents to craft and achieve their dream lives while maintaining their well-being and wholeness. This, undoubtedly, is Abbey's superpower.

Abbey earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Art History from Ursinus College, a unique combination she seamlessly weaves into her therapy sessions as an innovative way to connect with her clients. Notably, Abbey pioneered the Art History major and was the first graduate to obtain a degree in Art History at Ursinus College, a major that has now become a permanent fixture in the college's offerings.

Following her undergraduate studies, Abbey ventured into various professional fields, including running a tech company. However, her unwavering, deeply-rooted passion for psychology led her back to academia. She pursued advanced studies at the University of Pennsylvania, where  in May 2010 she achieved dual Master's degrees in Education (M.S.Ed.) specializing in School and Mental Health Counseling.

Throughout her journey, Abbey has maintained a commitment to coaching and education, consistently developing core programs. During her graduate studies, she created comprehensive school counseling initiatives covering an array of crucial topics such as depression, anxiety, emotional intelligence, divorce, coping skills for high achievers, social skills, and bullying tailored for K-8 schools. 

The Burnout Coach

Although Abbey continues to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey, her professional evolution naturally led her toward coaching. Clients from around the world sought her guidance, and a common theme emerged—burnout.

With over 13 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor, Abbey has worked with countless clients dealing with stress, overwhelm, frustration, and feeling stuck. Many of them did not meet the criteria for therapy until their stressors escalated and became unmanageable. Abbey recognized that earlier coaching could have potentially prevented the need for intensive therapeutic work.

Health and wellness play integral roles in Abbey's life, as she understands their paramount importance to mental well-being. She encourages her clients to find inventive ways to incorporate movement into their routines. Personally, Abbey is committed to lifelong learning and personal growth, exploring diverse avenues for positive coping mechanisms. Her current favorites include painting, paddle boarding, reading, cooking, and hiking.

As a Single Mom by Choice, Entrepreneur, Therapist, and Burnout Coach and multiple business owner, Abbey masterfully balances her responsibilities and interests without succumbing to burnout, overwhelm, or exhaustion. She attributes her success to the systems she's developed and her commitment to the Evolving Whole method.

Abbey firmly believes that true evolution is achieved  holistically, embracing all aspects of life, turning challenges into opportunities along the journey, making growth a lifelong, fulfilling pursuit rather than sources of fear.

Additional Roles

Abbey is a firm believer in sharing knowledge and fostering professional growth. To this end, she founded the South New Jersey Networking Group for Therapists, providing a platform for therapists to connect and collaborate. Additionally, she co-founded Shamelessly Evolving, an organization dedicated to supporting private practice therapists through educational events and networking opportunities. Shamelessly Evolving also engages with the community via Instagram Live sessions, discussing a range of mental health and self-care topics.

Abbey is a member of the Fresh Starts Community and one of the Leading Experts. Fresh Starts is about embracing brave decisions and bold moves along with celebrating Fresh Starts, new beginnings, and brave choices. Fresh Starts has additional resources for everything you need to begin again especially starting with your own unique registry.

As an active member of the Therapist Network, Abbey took the initiative to establish and lead a monthly consultation group called "Money Mindset." This group empowers therapists to address and overcome personal and professional money mindsets and limiting beliefs, promoting personal growth and contributing to the development of the therapy field as a whole.

Abbey's expertise and insights have gained recognition, leading to her featured appearances in various articles, podcasts, and blogs. You can explore a comprehensive list of her contributions [here].