About Owner Krista Lattuca
My background
I am in long term recovery with BS, CRPA and Recovery/life Coach and the spouse of a person that has struggled with addiction, anxiety and depression I coach my clients using lived experience, coupled with teaching coping skills and setting short term and long term goals. Giving my clients a safe space to share, grow and have a partner in life change.
** My professional experience as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with back ground in family counceling, working with various populations over the past 8 years, primarily with individuals who experience co-occurring disorders in mental health and substance use disorders informs my life coaching strategy.
What makes you passionate about the work you do and the people you work with?
I find great enjoyment when I hear about individuals that I work with using and implementing strategies in their lives on their self-growth journey. I am genuinely invested and want nothing but the best for others and believe we are all worthy of love and belonging, most importantly, self.
How I got started
Who is your ideal client to work with?
Do you want to find internal peace? I did. Facing a life time of trauma, abuse, addiction and relationships issues I have overcome my battle and found my passion and calling. My approach comes from many different lenses. I am a person that stays out of judgment, staying focused on love, healing, grace and mercy. We can meet in the office or in the community!
My approach
Do you have life of heart ache from conflicts such as relationship/family issues, or struggles with substance use or family that struggle with addiction? Do you struggle to find a purpose, or are just unhappy, possible struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma? Then you have taken the first step, celebrate, your on the road to healing. Let’s explore it together.
Why would you choose to work with a life coach over other professionals in the area?
Authenticity, lived experience, and a deeper connection with a coach. Also, I have multiple other professionals we partner with and work together to achieve help.
What’s one hope you have for people you work with?
That they find themselves and recovery.
About Tracey
My background
My hope and prayer is that others will experience and know the love of their Creator. Walking in peace amidst chaos, having comfort and joy during times of trial and grief. Harmony within ourselves and with others. Receiving grace for our times of weakness and grace for our strengths. The knowing that hope is the anchor for our soul. That in all things, God works for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose. My prayer is that as we journey together on this road of faith, that our ears stay open to hear and our eyes stay open to see the blessings that God is pouring out on us continuously. With you and love you, Tracey Hanko
Interests
My interests are all things encouraging. Music, books, nature, solitude, relating to one another in love. All things God centered, faith filled.
Favorite moviesA crown for Christmas, Hallmark of course. Maid in Manhattan You’ve got mail Sleepless in Seattle The Proposal The Holiday
Favorite music
Christian music artists, Mercy me, Lauren Daigel, Casting Crowns, Amy Grant…
Favorite books
Favorite authors are Max Lucado and Sarah Young, Jesus Calling
About Emily
My background
I am originally from NYC, born and raised in Queens. My family was loud, creative, and passionate, I came from strong educational roots with a focus in the arts. I transplanted to Rochester, NY in 2001 and am proud to call it my home.
Living a balanced, present life has been my forever goal. Experiences, planned and unplanned changes, friends, family, and peers have all been part of my journey -what I have learned from these moments in the present or after months/years continues to shape the person I have been and who I am becoming.
Art, Nature, Music, People, Food, Exploring- are what grounds and connects me to self and our big world. My most authentic "me" has been discovered when I am hiking, going day adventuring, attended live music (all the music, all the time, ha), and spending time with my son, my partner (his dog) and friends. Coming from a diverse background with appreciation and gratitude for the small wins.
I have my BA in Theater with a double minor in Women's Studies and English and my AS in Substance Abuse Counseling. I am currently working on fulling my CASAC certification through NY State that inform my life coaching strategy.
Passionate about the work you do and the people you work with:
Being able to experience the individual growth beside a person is what motivates me. Having that individual gain the knowledge that they can gain alter the course of their path through perspective, choice, and planning is priceless.
Hope for the people I work with:
My hope for the people I work with is for them to obtain a balance of life. Growth is endless.
" If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit." - Bansky
How I got started
I began my career in teaching Preschool and Kindergarten, as well as ran an after school program/summer camp for 16 years before deciding on a shift in my mid 30’s. After years of working with children and families, I decided to go back to school and gain a second degree in Substance Abuse counseling. I have always had a strong desire to help others being an advocate is in the core of me. I have been working in the addiction field now for 4 years and have experience in the inpatient and outpatient setting, as well as, in my personal life.
The idea of being able to show up in a different way for people outside of a formal setting. Using ones own experiences, knowledge, with open perspective and non judgement, offering empathy, compassion, and genuine connection to support another's personal growth, their " bettering."
Ideal client:
An ideal client is anyone who has the strength to ask for guidance, assistance, and or help. I believe if we find the right support we can have our goals met, the path might be different than originally planned and knowing you can still get there , is priceless.
My approach
Strategies can be varied and tailored to each individual accordingly. My belief that every person has skills, talents and worth are tools that I will bring to my coaching style. I am patient and dedicated with dash's of flexibility and adaptability , understanding that we all have a eternal timeline that is unique to us and is necessary to understand as we are reaching for ones goals.
Choosing a Life Coach:
Building a customized care focus through shared lived experiences is at the heart of coaching.
Wrap around Services:
I am available for tele health services ( phone, zoom, face time), in office sessions at our locations and in agreed upon community spaces.
About Krista H
My background
Hello! My name is Krista! I am a Christian woman who loves Jesus and following the purpose He has granted me. I am blessed to be a wife, sister, daughter, granddaughter, friend, healthcare professional, volunteer, life coach, and so much more. I am a people-loving, adventure-seeking, animal lover. I love being by the water on a beach in the middle of nature and have a passion for traveling and helping others. Life has given me so many blessings as well as several curve balls. But how could I appreciate the blessings if it weren’t for the curve balls? Through my struggles there has been hurt but there has also been growth and learning to appreciate the beautiful things life has to offer. Thank you for your interest in pursuing personal growth and change, I believe it takes courage to acknowledge the possibility for positive change and commend you on that and hope to encourage you through the journey of self-discovery and self-improvement!
.My hope:
My ideal clients- individuals, families, or couples are people that are ready and willing to go on a journey of self-discovery, motivation, and self-improvement. People who are willing to explore their life and situations, to learn and grow from them, and to become the best versions of themselves.
How I got started
People would always ask- “what do you want to do when you grow up” and my answer was always help others. As a child, it varied at times from being a teacher or being a nurse, or several other roles but the heart of what I always wanted to do stayed true- just to help others. So, I went to college and got a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in the healthcare field. Working within the healthcare field was not what I thought it would be, so I continued to expand my professional horizons and struggled with burnout which ultimately led me to seek life coaching myself! Yes, I was a client! I actually went through life coaching myself and discovered the benefits of having a third-party, unbiased, non-judgmental, friendly, insightful person to lend a listening ear and offer guidance, encouragement, and support, which; then led me to wanting to offer the same to others in return. Life coaching offers the opportunity to help others in such a raw and authentic way, I am honored to be a life coach and encourage others as I was encouraged for personal growth and development!
My Approach
I am a down-to-earth and supportive coach but also believe in full disclosure and honesty. That means sometimes having to take ownership of our own mistakes, but more importantly learning from those mishaps while finding the silver linings of life we are given. I believe we are all imperfect people and all make mistakes, so I provide a non-judgmental environment that can meet you where you’re at in the rollercoaster of life. Through motivational interviewing, goal-setting, and a safe environment, I hope you are able to have a time for yourself to unload, decipher through, and learn from, to stretch your comfort zone, and become a better you. God gave us each a voice and a purpose and I hope to walk with you in support as you discover what those are and how to fulfill them. I hope to encourage you through the struggle and to celebrate the victories alongside of you!
About Tina
My background
I’m Coach Tina!!
I have been in the addiction field for 23 years. I am passionate about the work I do and the individuals I serve.
My Favorite place to be is the beach which is where I find my own inner peace and serenity. I am a strong believer in self care. I have always been inspired by the courage and Strength that my clients displayed even when they didn't realize it themselves.I find it very empowering to assist my clients in developing new coping skills and build on their own individual strengths. I believe it's important to meet my client's where they are at with compassion and empathy. One hope I have for my client's is that together we can restore passion for a better life and become the best version of themself.
How I got started
I have been in the field as an Addiction therapist since 2001. I have experience in outpatient inpatient detox, residential treatment, working with adolescence, women, children and families.. I didn’t know much about coaching until the last few years and I really liked the concept.. I believe it creates a whole new level of trust and builds the foundation for better communication
My approach
My approach as a Recovery Coach is person centered, and always trauma informed. Everyone’s story is different and unique in its own way.. Most importantly, everyone has a voice and wants to be heard
About Antonio
My background
Hi everyone, I am Antonio!
I've worked in the addiction field for the last 5 years ie detox inpatient and outpatient. I decided to get involved with life coaching because life coaching allows me to help clients get sober on a personal level and utilizing tools that i may not have working in a clinic.
Why am I passionate about the work I do as a coach?
Im passionate about this work because I know firsthand that it works and I have to give it back if I want to keep it. I am the clients that I work with .
Hope for people I work with?
For the people I work with I would hope that life will not be the same as before . But much much BETTER!!!!!
How I got started
I am recovered and believe that peers helping peers is the most valuable experience when it comes to getting healing from substance use and mental health. This is why I pursued work in helping fields.
Who is your ideal client to work with?
I love working with all different types of clients. From folks seeking recovery from mental health or substance use to their families and spouses. I also coach people who have endured loss.
My approach
Strategies I use during coaching sessions are - listening , setting goals , establishing trust and rapport, encouragement, and providing
support.
Why choose a life coach over others?
I would choose to work with a life coach over other professionals because I have found that getting help from someone who has gone through possibly the same or similar things that I
have and have gotten better shows evidence based solutions. Such as, compassion that someone may not receive in other professional outlets.
Wrap around services?
Some wrap around services I offer include connecting with offsite fellowships at ROCovery Fitness, AA NA HA meetings, church, and any other wrap around service that the client is comfortable with.
About Diane
My background
Hi there, my name is Diane, I am a down-to-earth, ambitious mom, therapist and coach. My passion is guiding people into the balance in the chaos of life. I enjoy paving the way for others to seek their calling, direction, and purpose. I have had my fair share of struggles managing through the trials and tribulations I have experienced in life, which ultimately have shaped me and help to inform how I can empower others.
** My professional experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW),, primarily with individuals who experience co-occurring disorders in mental health and substance use disorders informs my life coaching strategy.
What makes you passionate about the work you do and the people you work with?
I find great enjoyment when I hear about individuals that I work with using and implementing strategies in their lives on their self-growth journey. I am genuinely invested and want nothing but the best for others and believe we are all worthy of love and belonging, most importantly, self-love.
How I got started
I bring my unique perspective through my personal lived experience, the community work with individuals, as well as the leadership roles I have had the opportunity to hold, all which have shaped me on both a personal and professional level. I gravitated towards coaching as it allows me the flexibility to work with individuals on a more personal level as we work to progress towards greater life fulfillment and accomplishing goals.
Who is your ideal client to work with?
My ideal client, is someone who is ready and wants to create sustainable life change – someone who has a glimmer of hope and is ready to take one step at a time towards discovering what living a balanced life looks like for them. Someone who is open-minded and willing to do the work as I guide and provide feedback and resources.
My approach
The coaching approach I take is determined by the client’s preference and goals as well as the nature of our work together. Any approach will incorporate a strengths-based, client centered focus that seeks to enhance a person’s levels of motivation for personal growth and change. I use a combination of modalities, including motivational interviewing techniques in discovering motives, values, and ultimately the outcomes that one may be seeking. I also use cognitive and dialectal behavioral skills in exploring challenges and offering skills based recommendations. I ask questions that may be thought provoking and challenge your perspective by opening your mind to other possibilities. I am straight forward and will give you honest feedback to help you grow, while offering a safe and supportive environment to explore your needs and wellness goals.
Why would you choose to work with a life coach over other professionals in the area?
Coaching provides an opportunity to help guide others through developing skill sets to reach a clarified goal within a specific timeframe, promoting positive changes. I believe coaching is a holistic approach to wellness and can be tailored to the individual.
What’s one hope you have for people you work with?
My hope for the individuals that I work with is for them to gain confidence and clarity in who they are and what they stand for. To bring more enjoyment and fulfillment to their daily lives through their hard work. To question old ways of thinking and prioritize self and the individual value that you have in their world.