Jessica McCollum
Life coach for widows rebuilding life after losing a spouse
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Women |
| Also coaches | Spiritual coach |
| Credentials | Certified Life Coach |
| Practice | Jess McCollum Coaching |
Jessica McCollum is a certified life coach who helps widows move forward after the loss of a spouse. She lost her own husband to cancer, so she coaches from lived experience. She created the Hopeful Widow 1:1 Coaching Program for women who feel stuck in grief. Her work covers emotions, relationships, personal goals and the practical side of life without a partner. Clients learn to hold grief and hope at the same time.
What Jessica helps with
Jessica works with widows who feel stuck in grief and unsure what to do next. She helps them build a meaningful life after loss.
- Feeling stuck in grief after losing a spouse
- Losing your sense of identity after loss
- Feeling confused and overwhelmed after a spouse dies
- Learning to hold grief and hope at the same time
- Handling the practical side of living without a partner
- Setting personal goals for life after loss
- Rebuilding confidence in the future
Who Jessica works with
Jessica works with widows who lost a spouse and want to do more than survive. Her clients often feel stuck, unsure who they are now, or unsure what to do next. She builds each coaching plan around the client's own emotions, relationships and goals.
How Jessica works
Jessica builds a tailor-made coaching plan for each client. Together they look at emotions, relationships, personal goals and the practical parts of living without a partner. The aim is to process feelings and picture a future the client looks forward to. Her main offer is the Hopeful Widow 1:1 Coaching Program, which gives widows tools and support to get unstuck. She also offers a free discovery call to see if coaching fits.
Background and qualifications
She worked with a therapist and leaned on her faith to keep going for her three teenagers and her household. She had been exposed to life coaching and saw good results in her own life. That led her to train as a coach so she could help other widows find hope and thrive again. She then designed the Hopeful Widow program.
Jessica McCollum pricing
Programs and services
- Hopeful Widow 1:1 Coaching Program
- Free discovery call
- Free ebook and email series on moving forward after loss
Jessica McCollum reviews
The CoachVouch take
She is a widow herself and built her coaching program from her own path through grief.
Best for widows who feel stuck in grief and want to build a meaningful life again.
Common questions
How much does Jessica McCollum charge?
Coaching with Jessica runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Jessica from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jessica McCollum help with?
Jessica McCollum helps with feeling stuck in grief after losing a spouse, losing your sense of identity after loss, feeling confused and overwhelmed after a spouse dies and learning to hold grief and hope at the same time.
Is Jessica McCollum certified?
Jessica McCollum lists: Certified Life Coach.
Has Jessica McCollum lost a spouse herself?
Yes. She coaches widows from that lived experience.
Does Jessica offer a way to try coaching first?
Yes. She offers a free discovery call to see if life coaching is right for you.
How do I contact Jessica McCollum?
Send Jessica a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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