Hi, I’m Marilyn Gansel, PsyD.

Before I was a Certified Youth Resilience Coach and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, I spent more than 15 years in classrooms in Connecticut and New York as an English, speech, drama and media specialist. I watched bright, capable students carry more pressure than anyone could see: tests, teams, social life, and the quiet fear of not being enough.

This matters to me personally, as I know first-hand what it feels like not to have a voice, to feel less than, and to face anxiety and stress academically and socially.

That’s why I went on to earn my doctorate in applied sport psychology and train as a board-certified health and wellness coach. I use what athletes do to perform well under pressure, preparing, recovering and talking kindly to themselves, and I teach adolescents in plain language they can use during those tough life moments.

My experience also includes coaching adults in national health and wellness programs and in private practice.

What it’s like to work with me

For adolescent coaching, we meet online for 30 minutes a week for 12 weeks. Your adolescent sets their own goals, and I help them build skills like starting hard tasks, managing stress and bouncing back from mistakes. You’re part of the process from the start, so you know what we’re working on and how to support it at home.

What I won’t do

I don’t diagnose or treat mental health conditions, and coaching isn’t therapy. If your adolescent needs more support, I’ll help you find the right professional.

The first step is a free 30-minute Discovery Session, just for you, to see whether we’re a good fit.