ABOUT JENNIFER VIEMONT

I have always had a passion for helping people. Because I enjoyed relating to people and working on interpersonal issues, I obtained my Master's in Social Work, became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and worked as a psychotherapist for ten years.

Though I entered the field with abundant enthusiasm, it wasn't long before I began to feel quite discouraged. I saw many people coming to therapy who didn't have mental health issues, but were seeking services to deal with life stress issues, such as marital problems, divorce, and loneliness. In order to be treated, these people often had a diagnosis slapped on them and were treated with the goal of resuming previous levels of functioning.

I found this model so disempowering for the clients and myself. I decided to leave therapy and develop a program for people facing life stressors. My program does not require a diagnosis and does not have the goal of going back to status quo. My program focuses on skills, strategies, and action-as opposed to processing feelings. The goals is to help people go beyond their previous levels of functioning, to meet their full potential, and to achieve their dreams.

What else about me? I received my Bachelor's degree in psychology from Loyola University Chicago, my Master's in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and my life coach training from the Institute for Life Coach Training, which is specifically designed to provide life coach training for therapists. I am a member of Coachville and the International Coaching Federation.

I grew up in Chicago and now live with my husband, son, daughter, and dog (my third child) in Raleigh, North Carolina. I have deliberately designed my life to balance my roles as business owner, life coach, wife, mother, friend, traveler, avid reader, active church member, and foodie.

I draw from life experiences and professional knowledge when coaching clients. I have been described as warm, caring, enthusiastic, direct and approachable. My listening skills, perspective, and pragmatic solution-focused approach are just a few of the well-developed skills that enable me to provide outstanding coaching.

I have been quoted in the Raleigh-Durham News and Observer , on msn.com, and Women's Health and Fitness.

Please contact me to schedule a complimentary consultation to see how my programs can positively impact your life!