Charissa Howe
Leadership coach for clergy and nonprofit leaders in Pittsburgh
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Burnout and resilienceNonprofit leadersLeadership developmentAdults with ADHDADHD at workMinistry and church leaders |
| Works with | Executives, Professionals and Neurodivergent adults |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Spiritual coach |
| Based in | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Credentials | BS; Master of Divinity; Master of Theology; Doctorate of Ministry in Missional Leadership; ICF certification in progress through Holistic Coach Training Institute |
Charissa Howe is a leadership coach in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She coaches clergy and nonprofit leaders, especially neurodivergent leaders facing burnout and leaders healing from trauma. She spent over 20 years in nonprofit and church leadership before coaching. She holds a Master of Divinity, a Master of Theology, and a Doctorate of Ministry in Missional Leadership.
What Charissa helps with
Charissa helps leaders move from coping to healing. She focuses on burnout, trauma, and the weight of leading an organization.
- Burnout in church and nonprofit leadership
- Healing from trauma while leading
- Leading with ADHD or AuDHD
- Building practical tools and systems that fit your needs
- Moving past current obstacles with a focus on the future
- Making lasting changes to mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being
Who Charissa works with
Charissa works with driven leaders. Her clients include clergy, nonprofit directors, and neurodivergent professionals. Many face burnout or are healing from trauma.
How Charissa works
Charissa uses a trauma-informed approach that looks at mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. Sessions focus on current obstacles and moving forward, not dwelling on the past. Together, she and each client find practical tools and systems that fit their needs. She offers a 30-minute discovery consultation to start.
Background and qualifications
Charissa served in nonprofit and church leadership for over 20 years. She knows the weight of leading an organization firsthand. She went through severe burnout and later received an AuDHD diagnosis. Her education includes a Master of Divinity, a Master of Theology, and a Doctorate of Ministry in Missional Leadership.
Charissa Howe pricing
Programs and services
- 30-minute discovery consultation
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The CoachVouch take
She combines over 20 years of church and nonprofit leadership with a doctorate in ministry and her own experience of burnout and an AuDHD diagnosis.
Best for clergy and nonprofit leaders who are burned out, neurodivergent, or healing from trauma.
Common questions
How much does Charissa Howe charge?
Coaching with Charissa runs $150 to $275 an hour. Message Charissa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Charissa Howe help with?
Charissa Howe helps with burnout in church and nonprofit leadership, healing from trauma while leading, leading with ADHD or AuDHD and building practical tools and systems that fit your needs.
Is Charissa Howe certified?
Charissa Howe lists: BS; Master of Divinity; Master of Theology; Doctorate of Ministry in Missional Leadership; ICF certification in progress through Holistic Coach Training Institute.
Does Charissa Howe work with neurodivergent leaders?
Yes. She coaches neurodivergent leaders and professionals, especially those facing burnout. She also has her own AuDHD diagnosis.
How do I contact Charissa Howe?
Send Charissa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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