About Me: Nicole Marie, Certified Grief & Life Coach

My Story: Turning Loss Into Purpose

My journey into life coaching began after experiencing profound personal loss. In 2015, I lost my first husband to colon cancer at the age of 37, while raising our two young children. These experiences sparked my passion for helping others navigate grief, loss, and life’s most challenging seasons.

Through my own journey, I have gained a deep understanding of the healing process and the tools needed to move forward with hope and resilience. I bring compassion, practical guidance, and a unique perspective to support those facing grief, loss, and life transitions.

In 2023, I remarried, and I now bring both an understanding of loss and a vision for moving forward toward joy, growth, and wholeness.

Professional Journey

I have been working as a Certified Grief & Life Coach for over 5 years, holding multiple certifications that allow me to offer a variety of healing modalities. I provide clients with the guidance, tools, and understanding needed to move forward and rediscover a renewed sense of self.

My approach is tailored to each individual, recognizing that one size does not fit all. I combine compassion, support, empowerment, and practical tools to help you navigate challenges, heal trauma, resolve relational issues, and work toward goal-oriented solutions.

If you’re ready to take a courageous step toward healing, I invite you to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation. Together, we can create a path toward growth, resilience, and wholeness.

Professional Certifications

Grief Coaching

Focuses on guiding individuals through loss, helping them process their emotions, develop coping strategies, and move toward healing and integration of their grief experience.

Life Coaching

Aims to help clients identify personal and professional goals, develop action plans, and overcome obstacles to maximize their potential and achieve fulfillment in various areas of life.

Transformation, Empowerment & Confidence Life Coaching

Specializes in assisting clients to undergo significant personal change, build self-belief, overcome limiting beliefs, and step into a more empowered and confident state.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)

A psychotherapy technique primarily used to help people heal from the symptoms and emotional distress resulting from disturbing life experiences by facilitating the brain's natural healing process through bilateral stimulation (like eye movements).

CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy)

A common type of talk therapy where clients become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so they can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way.

Internal Family Systems

An evidence-based model of psychotherapy that views the mind as being composed of numerous "parts" (subpersonalities) that interact with each other, aiming to heal wounded parts and restore the client's core "Self" to leadership.

Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis

The therapeutic use of a trance-like state (hypnosis) where the client's attention is highly focused, allowing them to access the subconscious mind to facilitate change in behaviors, thoughts, or emotional responses.

ADHD-Clinical Services Provider

Certification that indicates specialized training in providing clinical diagnosis, assessment, and evidence-based interventions for individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Mental Health First Aid

Training that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders, providing initial help and guiding the person toward appropriate professional care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at thruthetears@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is Life Coaching?

Coaching is not the same as therapy. It is a goal-focused method of helping you to learn tools and obtain the knowledge to reach your goals. Life coaching is a practical, proactive approach to help you becoming your best self and be responsible for obtaining your goals. With the right mindset, tools, and support, you have the power to grow, heal, and become more whole.

What is my Session Structure and Availability?

A typical coaching session with Through the Tears Life Coaching lasts about 60 minutes, allowing ample time to explore your goals and challenges. The frequency of sessions depends on your personal needs and goals. I meet with clients in person in my Chester, NJ office or virtually for clients out of commuting distance or for clients who prefer or require remote meetings. I offer flexible scheduling.

Do I Take Insurance?

While I don't take insurance, operating as a direct-pay (out-of-network) practice leads to better results. I am committed to delivering the highest quality of care, focused entirely on you. By operating outside of insurance networks, I ensure that your care is superior and unconstrained. Insurance companies often impose limits on the type of care, the number of sessions, and even topics covered. A Direct-Pay Model ensures your plan is personalized and guided by your unique needs and goals, not by a third party's rules or budget. As an out-of-network provider, I can (upon your request) provide you with a superbill (an itemized receipt) that you can submit to your insurance company for your potential reimbursement, depending on your plan's out-of-network benefits.

What Forms of Payment Do I Accept?

I accept the following forms of payment:

HSA (Health Savings Account) Cards or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) Cards
Venmo
Credit Cards
Cash or Checks

My Commitment to You: A Beacon of Hope & Healing

My purpose is to be a beacon of light, healing, and hope in your life. I am dedicated to providing compassionate support and care in a safe and understanding environment for all those who are hurting or struggling on their journey.

My goal is to facilitate healing, connection, and hope, helping you to achieve significant growth, deepen your own self-awareness, and strengthen your connection to yourself, to God or a Higher Power, and to others.

Wishing you peace and hope as you explore the possibilities for your life.