Kristen Donnellan
Catholic budgeting and mindset coach for moms
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | BudgetingMoney mindsetCouples and moneyMindset and habitsConfidence and self-esteemFaith-based life coaching |
| Works with | Parents, Women and Christians |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Spiritual coach |
| Credentials | YNAB Certified Budgeting Coach |
| Practice | Kristen Donnellan Coaching |
Kristen Donnellan is a Catholic budgeting and mindset coach. He helps people get their spending on track and build a plan for their money. He also coaches moms of young children on self-doubt and daily stress. Kristen is a certified YNAB budgeting coach and a former high school Spanish teacher. He ties his work to faith and being a good steward of money. He offers one-on-one sessions and ongoing text and email support.
What Kristen helps with
Kristen helps people set up a budget and stick with it. He also coaches moms on mindset, self-criticism and finding joy in daily life.
- Setting up a budget from scratch with YNAB
- Getting spending on track
- Understanding the reasons behind spending
- Handling self-criticism as a stay at home mom
- Feeling like you are enough
- Building a more consistent faith life
- Strengthening marriage and relationships
Who Kristen works with
Kristen works with people who want to manage money with a Catholic view of stewardship. He also coaches moms with young children. These moms want more joy, less self-blame and a better way of showing up for their kids each day.
How Kristen works
Kristen coaches budgeting with the YNAB software, which works like a virtual envelope system. Clients can build a budget from scratch or get ongoing coaching. Budgeting packages include 90 minute one-on-one sessions, with email and text support. Mindset coaching runs in one hour sessions, in 12 or 24 session packages. He uses thought work to help clients notice and change the beliefs running in their heads.
Background and qualifications
Kristen taught high school Spanish before becoming a stay at home mom. He had long been interested in mental health and self-improvement, and he found life coaching through his own experience with thought work. He is a YNAB Certified Budgeting Coach, trained to coach people on the YNAB software and budgeting method. He is not an employee of YNAB. Kristen is Catholic, and his faith shapes his coaching on money and life.
Kristen Donnellan pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one YNAB budgeting sessions
- Ongoing budgeting coaching with email and text support
- 12 session one-on-one mindset program
- 24 session one-on-one mindset program
- Coaching for moms of young children
Kristen Donnellan reviews
The CoachVouch take
He combines certified YNAB budgeting coaching with Catholic faith-based mindset coaching for moms.
Best for Catholic families who want a working budget and moms of little kids who want to quiet self-criticism.
Common questions
How much does Kristen Donnellan charge?
Coaching with Kristen runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Kristen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kristen Donnellan help with?
Kristen Donnellan helps with setting up a budget from scratch with YNAB, getting spending on track, understanding the reasons behind spending and handling self-criticism as a stay at home mom.
Is Kristen Donnellan certified?
Kristen Donnellan lists: YNAB Certified Budgeting Coach.
What budgeting method does Kristen Donnellan use?
He coaches with the YNAB software and its budgeting method, a virtual envelope system. He is a YNAB Certified Budgeting Coach.
Does Kristen coach moms on more than money?
Yes. He runs one-on-one mindset programs for moms with young children who struggle with self-doubt and want more joy.
How do I contact Kristen Donnellan?
Send Kristen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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