Self-Care coaching & strategy to building your path forward

Hi, I’m Meryl Hathaway

Often compared to Mrs. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus, I am a mix of the quirky best friend in a Netflix rom-com and your favorite neighborhood barista. If you are looking for floral prints paired with a simple white sneaker kind of listener, I’m the support you’ll want to have in your corner. I work with empathy and authenticity, trusting you know you better than anyone else ever will- and yet you might be the only one holding you back. Become your best selfie- without the filter. Any angle is the most flattering if you’re in the picture.

Quick stats

  • Full time student at Antioch University Los Angeles working towards my masters degree in clinical psychology

  • Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness coach

  • Veteran actress of 18 years

  • BA in communications from The Ohio State University

  • Wife, dog mom, sister, daughter, perimenopausal survivor

  • Class clown and prom queen of Walter Johnson HS in Bethesda, Maryland

  • “The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.”

    - Carl Rogers

 

Focus Points in Coaching

So, yeah, I am a Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach-

I know what you’re thinking… cool, but what does that mean?

I will work with you on any type of behavior change, taking action-oriented steps towards a larger goal

So that part of you that keeps getting stuck on actually doing what you you know would make you feel better but just. can’t. seem. to. follow through. We tap into it! And make it happen, together.

I love to infuse joy and levity in my work, with strength based approaches to action oriented support- we can work hard, and also enjoy our time while we suss things out.

Areas of Focus

  • Reflective Listening

    I will thoughtfully listen to where you are coming from, and reflect it back to you

  • Mindfulness

    We connect your body and mind, grounding in breath and awareness of your nervous system

  • Goal setting

    We break down your sticking points and set baby steps to move around those obstacles

  • Gentle Accountability

    We check in on how goals are going, and reset them to make them attainable

What will we do in our work?

Together, we’re going to tame the chaos, harness your heart, & figure it out — one foundational piece at a time.

We often put off doing the things that are in our best interest, and give up making really crucial changes in our behavior because it feels too dang hard. Because it is hard! But far from impossible, and coaching is where the possibilities expand exponentially. I provide positive support, accountability and use fancy & far-from-fancy techniques that help you get unstuck, uncover what you really want and need, and hold your hand ‘til you get there. It’s all about you.

Whether you’re stuck on physical health, social anxieties, job uncertainty, or a crisis of confidence, I will meet you with empathy and unconditional positive regard. Taking care of yourself looks different for everyone. We will meet virtually, one-on-one, and talk through the here and now. We will develop goals towards self-actualization, and work in session to remove obstacles and celebrate all of those inevitable wins you’ll have 🌿

 

Real words from real people like you.

 

“I was able to get back to feeling like myself.“

“After a few weeks with Meryl, I finally felt a shift as I was able to cope with the stress with more ease & grace. I was able to get back to feeling like myself & I remember this day clearly because it brought happy tears of joy that I hadn’t felt in so long!”

— Lauren

“Meryl took the time to get to know me.”

“During my first session with Meryl, I could sense that she was really listening to me. Instead of asking a list of standardized questions, she took the time to get to know me, to understand my perspectives and motivations, and identify what my idea of optimum health looks like and break down my goals into action items I could easily manage.”

— Mike

“Meryl stays focused on what her clients care about.”

“Meryl is a very gifted health and wellness coaching, helping me identify realistic goals and then encouraging me to reach them. She stays focused on what her clients care about, and is sincere in her mission to help others become successful.”

— John

 

“I was astounded by the depth of Meryl’s knowledge…”

“I was astounded at the depth of her knowledge in all areas concerning wellness. Her positivity made the sessions pleasant and productive, but her knowledge about aspects of wellness was of incredible practical value.”

— April

“Clients finish their sessions feeling hopeful & enthusiastic for their futures.”

“She has such a contagious joy in her work that clients finish their sessions with her feeling hopeful and enthusiastic for their futures, rather than depressed about their chronic and complex medical issues.”

— Rebecca

“Meryl brought about this remarkable ‘Aha!’ moment for me.”

I would never have been able to come to certain conclusions on my own, it was Meryl’s ability to hear my word and reveal to me what I was really struggling with that brought about this remarkable ‘Aha!’ moment for me.”

— Michael