When life changes, you can still build a life that feels like yours.

If life no longer looks the way you expected, coaching can help you reconnect with who you are now, focus on what is still within your control, and move forward with more ease, purpose, and joy.

Rachel McElroy

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I’m a Board Certified Coach who works with adults navigating meaningful life transitions — including health changes, retirement, and unexpected shifts in direction.

My approach is grounded, practical, and focused on helping you reconnect with what is within your control, especially in moments when life feels uncertain or out of sync.

I follow a professional coaching framework that is structured, client-centered, and focused on practical, forward movement.

In our work together, you are in the lead — your goals, your pace, your experience. My role is to bring structure, perspective, and expertise so you can think clearly, navigate challenges more effectively, and move forward in a way that feels right for you.

In our work together, we focus on helping you:

  • Rebuild a sense of control and personal agency

  • Clarify what matters now — not what used to

  • Navigate uncertainty without becoming overwhelmed by it

  • Make thoughtful, aligned decisions in a changing reality

  • Develop practical ways to respond to stress, pressure, and emotional weight

  • Move forward in a way that feels steady, intentional, and true to who you are

What we work on

This is not about fixing you. It’s about helping you move forward with clarity, confidence, and a stronger connection to yourself.

Many clients come to this work during a time of transition, when things feel uncertain or overwhelming.

“Rachel McElroy is a joy to work with. My coaching experience with her was helpful as I was working through fear and anxiety during a transitional time in my life. Rachel helped me develop tools to help me navigate through this difficult time.”

— Sharon (April 2026)

This work may be a good fit if…

  • You’re navigating a meaningful life change — a health diagnosis, retirement, or a shift you didn’t plan for

  • Life doesn’t look the way you expected, and you’re not sure what comes next

  • You feel a loss of direction, identity, or control in this new chapter

  • You want support, but not in a clinical or diagnostic way

  • You’re ready to think clearly, reconnect with yourself, and move forward in a way that feels aligned with who you are now

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

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How this work is different

This work is not about diagnosis, advice, or fixing what’s wrong.

It’s a structured, skill-based coaching process designed to help you think more clearly, respond more intentionally, and move forward in a way that fits your life now.

Rather than focusing on the past, we focus on what is within your control — and how to use that to navigate what’s in front of you.

You’ll leave each session with a clearer understanding of yourself, your options, and your next steps.

Transition Coaching

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    • Six 60-minute coaching sessions

    • A steady, supportive space to think, reflect, and work through what you’re navigating

    • A practical, structured approach focused on clarity, decision-making, and forward movement

    • Thoughtful guidance between sessions as needed

    • A stronger sense of control and personal agency

    • Greater clarity around what matters now

    • More confidence in decisions and next steps

    • Practical ways to navigate stress, uncertainty, and change

    • A clearer path forward that feels aligned and sustainable

  • Sessions are held virtually, allowing for flexibility and consistency no matter where you are.

    The investment for this 6-session coaching experience is $1,500.

    If you’re unsure whether this is the right fit, I offer a free 20-minute consultation to talk through what you’re navigating and see if this work would be helpful.