The Coaching/Consulting track is a focused, collaborative space for high-functioning adults who are ready to make meaningful, sustainable changes in their personal or professional lives. Drawing on years of experience in human behavior, leadership, and relationships, Dr. Sonya Pearson offers a structured, goal-oriented process that helps you move from insight to action so you can show up more fully at work, at home, and in your community.
Services We Provide
Sonya is a specialist in supporting neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with autism and ADHD, through every stage of life and transition. Her work centers on:
Neurodivergent Support (Autism and ADHD) – Providing individualized guidance, coaching, and strategies that honor each person’s strengths, learning style, and sensory needs.
IEP Advocacy and Support – Collaborating with families and schools to review, develop, and implement IEPs. Attending meetings, translating educational jargon, and ensuring students receive appropriate services, accommodations, and supports.
Life Span Transition and Career Advising – Assisting youth and adults with school-to-work, college, and career transitions. Building self-advocacy, executive functioning, and workplace readiness skills tailored to neurodivergent needs.
Career Advising and Coaching – Offering strengths-based career exploration, job search support, interview preparation, and workplace advocacy for neurodivergent job seekers.
Neurodiversity Transitions, Advocacy, and Consulting – Partnering with families, schools, and organizations to create neuroinclusive environments, improve policies, and support smooth transitions across educational, vocational, and community settings.
Referral Services – Connecting individuals and families with trusted community resources, clinicians, educational specialists, and support services to build a comprehensive network of care.
This approach allows Sonya to advocate effectively, coach with empathy, and help neurodivergent individuals and their families navigate systems, transitions, and opportunities with confidence.
Who This Is For
This Coaching/Consulting track may be a good fit if you are:
- Navigating a major life or career transition
- Seeking to improve communication, boundaries, or relationship patterns
- Wanting to show up differently in leadership, at work, or in your personal life
- Feeling stuck in familiar cycles and ready to try a new way forward
- Looking for a thoughtful partner to clarify values, priorities, and decisions
You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from this work. This track is designed for people who are generally high-functioning but know there is more alignment, clarity, or effectiveness available to them.
What We Focus On
Clarifying goals and outcomes – Defining what you want to shift, build, or let go of, personally or professionally.
Identifying recurring patterns – Exploring habits, dynamics, and assumptions that keep you from moving forward.
Deepening emotional awareness – Increasing your capacity for self-reflection, regulation, and intentional choice.
Strengthening communication and decision-making – Practicing more direct, grounded, and effective ways of relating and leading.
Creating practical strategies and accountability – Translating insight into action steps, structures, and follow-through over time.
The work is collaborative and future-focused. Together, you will look at what is and what is not working, try new approaches, and refine strategies as you go.
How the Process Works
Format: Individual sessions via secure video or phone.
Frequency: Typically weekly or biweekly, adjusted to fit your goals and capacity.
Length: Standard 50-minute sessions, with room to discuss alternate formats if needed.
Approach: Warm, direct, and honest feedback paired with curiosity, respect, and practical tools. Dr. Pearson brings deep experience in human development and relational dynamics. You bring your lived experience, expertise in your own life, and readiness to engage.
The coaching/consulting relationship is grounded in privacy, collaboration, and a shared commitment to your goals.
Important Distinction: Coaching vs. Psychotherapy
This Coaching/Consulting track is educational and growth-oriented. It is not psychotherapy and does not substitute for mental health treatment.
If you are experiencing significant emotional distress, safety concerns, or believe you may need mental health care, Dr. Pearson will encourage you to seek support from an appropriate mental health provider and can offer referrals when possible.
If you are unsure which path is right for you, you are welcome to schedule an initial conversation to explore whether this Coaching/Consulting track aligns with your needs and goals.
Fee Structure: Life Coaching (Self-Pay Only)
All life coaching sessions are billed as self-pay and are not billed to insurance. Each session includes direct coaching time plus a 15-minute debrief/administrative period (documentation, follow-up planning, and resource preparation).
Session Rates
30-Minute Coaching Session (+15-Minute Debrief): $80 per session. Total time reserved: 45 minutes.
60-Minute Coaching Session (+15-Minute Debrief): $150 per session. Total time reserved: 75 minutes.
Payment Frequency Options
Weekly: One session per week billed weekly. Example: 1 x 30-minute session = $80/month. 1 x 60-minute session = $150/month.
Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks): Example: Weekly 30-minute sessions (2 sessions in 2 weeks) = $150 every 2 weeks. Weekly 60-minute sessions (2 sessions in 2 weeks) = $280 every 2 weeks.
Monthly: Four sessions per month billed monthly. Example: 4 x 30-minute sessions = $280/month. 4 x 60-minute sessions = $640/month.
Payment for life coaching is due no later than 5 business days from the date of services. Requests for alternative payment plans or to reschedule appointment dates must be emailed to contact@nuserenitywellness.com prior to the scheduled date of service.
Contact: contact@nuserenitywellness.com
Coaching/Consulting Track Is For:
High-functioning adults: Burnout, career transitions, productivity, boundaries, relationships (skills and communication).
Healthcare professionals: Compassion fatigue, work-life balance, leadership development.
Students and young adults: Academic performance, executive functioning, decision-making skills.
Parenting coaching: Behavior strategies, communication, routine-building (without labeling it as treatment).
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between life coaching and therapy?
Life coaching is educational and growth-oriented. It focuses on goals, skills, and behavior change. Therapy (psychotherapy) addresses mental health diagnoses, emotional distress, trauma, and clinical conditions. Coaching does not substitute for mental health treatment. If you are unsure which track is right for you, schedule an initial consultation and Dr. Pearson can help you determine the best path.
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Do I need a diagnosis to work with a life coach?
No. Life coaching does not require a diagnosis. It is designed for people who are generally functioning well but want support with transitions, goals, communication, or personal growth.
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Can I use insurance to pay for life coaching?
No. Life coaching is billed as self-pay only and is not submitted to insurance. If you need services that may be covered by insurance, ask about our clinical behavioral health services track.
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What is neurodivergent coaching?
Neurodivergent coaching provides individualized guidance for people with autism, ADHD, or other neurological differences. Dr. Pearson focuses on strategies that honor each person's strengths, learning style, and sensory needs. This includes support with life transitions, career advising, IEP advocacy, and building executive functioning skills.
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What is IEP advocacy?
IEP advocacy involves collaborating with families and schools to review, develop, and implement Individualized Education Programs. An IEP advocate attends meetings, translates educational jargon, and ensures students receive the services, accommodations, and supports they are entitled to.
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How long does life coaching take to see results?
Results depend on your goals, engagement, and consistency. Some clients experience shifts within a few sessions. Others benefit from ongoing coaching over several months. Dr. Pearson works with you to set realistic expectations and adjust the frequency of sessions as needed.
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Can life coaching help with career changes?
Yes. Career advising and coaching is one of the core services. This includes strengths-based career exploration, job search support, interview preparation, and workplace advocacy. It is especially tailored for neurodivergent job seekers navigating career transitions.
