“I am a Certified Positive Psychology Coach and Happiness Leader specializing in guiding my clients towards building a life of greater purpose, fulfillment and genuine happiness.

I believe that you have an incredible amount of innate strength and resilience within you and it’s my job as your coach to show you how to harness those resources to create positive change and happiness in your life.”

My Credentials

    • B.A. in Psychology - Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY - 1997

    • M.S. in Education - Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY -2003

    • M.S. in Applied Positive Psychology - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA - 2026

    • Institute for Life Coach Training - Resilience & Life Coach Training

    • Wholebeing Institute - Positive Psychology Coaching

    • Happiness Studies Academy - Positive Psychology/Happiness Studies

    • Coursera/UPenn - Foundations of Positive Psychology

    • Coursera/ASU - Managing Stress and Time

    • Treeming - Forest Bathing

    • Certified Positive Psychology Coach

    • ICF ACC Certified Coach

    • CCE Board Certified Coach

    • Certified Resilience Coach

    • Certificate in Happiness Studies

    • Executive & Business Coaching Specialist

    • New York State Permanent Teaching Certificate (PreK-6th)

    • International Coaching Federation (ICF)

    • American Psychological Association (APA)

    • International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA)

    • Happiness Studies Academy (HSA) Alumni and Business Club

    • New Jersey State Women’s Chamber (NJSWC)

    • Bounce Forward Happier, LLC - Owner and coach

    • Institute for Life Coach Training - Co-taught '“Resilience for Stress & Burnout”

    • New York City Department of Education - Lead classroom teacher for grades K, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th

“Attaining lasting happiness requires that we enjoy the journey on our way toward a destination we deem valuable.”

— Tal Ben-Shahar

MY COACH APPROACH

  • POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

    • SPIRE framework for well-being

    • Increase positive emotions

    • Develop an optimistic mindset

    • Explore meaning & purpose

    • Cultivate gratitude

  • STRENGTHS & VALUES

    • Increase self-awareness

    • Discover core values

    • Focus on personal strengths

    • Uncover positive resources for growth and change

  • RESILIENCE SKILLS

    • Mitigate stress and overwhelm

    • Replenish vital energy resources

    • Create new habits & behaviors through small step actions

    • Build self-leadership skills

  • LIFE DESIGN

    • Define priorities and goals

    • Develop greater self-efficacy

    • Learn to live in alignment

    • Expand possibilities and opportunities

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

  • Genuine Support

    “Kristen is a wonderful coach who keeps it real with you in a kind manner. I've seen several professionals in the past but never felt like I got the help and genuine support that I have received from Kristen. I always feel energized and empowered after each session, ready to tackle my action plan in order to reach the goals that I've set for myself. I highly recommend Kristen as a coach. Your life will be transformed with her guidance”

    Venessa A., Childhood Educator

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