John Onorato
Trauma-informed adoption and life coach in Bellingham, Washington
| Hourly rate range | $115 to $175 an hour |
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| Also coaches | Speaking coach |
| Based in | Bellingham, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Professional Coach, ICF framework |
| Practice | ThreeOwl Awareness |
John Onorato is an adoption coach and life coach who offers trauma-informed, body-based coaching. He works with adoptees, survivors of early childhood trauma and survivors of sexual abuse. His practice, ThreeOwl Awareness, is based in Bellingham, Washington. He also works with traumatic brain injury. John is a systems thinker who helps clients build clarity, boundaries and next steps without overwhelming them.
What John helps with
John helps people move through life transitions at a pace that fits their nervous system. His work centers on trauma tied to adoption, childhood and abuse.
- Adoption trauma
- Early childhood trauma
- Healing after sexual abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
- Navigating life transitions
- Low self-esteem
- Feeling othered
- Building clarity, boundaries and next steps
Who John works with
John works with adoptees, people who survived early childhood trauma, and survivors of sexual abuse. He also works with people who have been othered and people who struggle with self-esteem.
How John works
John blends intuition with structure. His pacing, language and boundaries all come from a trauma-informed view. He does not rush clients toward change and follows their preferred pace. He builds clarity, boundaries and next steps with them. He designed his forms, website and onboarding to be simple and slow, so clients carry less mental load.
Background and qualifications
John is a Certified Professional Coach trained within the ICF framework. He offers embodied, trauma-informed life coaching. His specialties are adoption trauma, early childhood trauma, sexual abuse and traumatic brain injury. His practice, ThreeOwl Awareness, is rooted in Bellingham, Washington.
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The CoachVouch take
John designed every client touchpoint, from forms to onboarding, to feel simple, slow and safe.
Best for adoptees and trauma survivors who want steady, unhurried coaching through a life transition.
Common questions
How much does John Onorato charge?
Coaching with John runs $115 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does John Onorato help with?
John Onorato helps with adoption trauma, early childhood trauma, healing after sexual abuse and traumatic brain injury.
Is John Onorato certified?
John Onorato lists: Certified Professional Coach, ICF framework.
Does John Onorato rush clients toward change?
No. He follows each client's preferred pace and respects their nervous system and lived experience.
How do I contact John Onorato?
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