Shelley Weiss Cohen
Life and relationship coach for midlife women in Winnetka, Illinois
| Rate | $100 to $125 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Women |
| Also coaches | Dating coach, Career coach and ADHD coach |
| Based in | Winnetka, Illinois, United States |
| Credentials | Professional Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation; Graduate of Coach University Coach Training Program; MA in Counseling Psychology; BA in Psychology |
Shelley Weiss Cohen is a life and relationship coach in Winnetka, Illinois. She coaches women of all ages, with a focus on women at midlife and beyond. She helps clients work through relationship problems, handle workplace stress, adjust to life on their own, and decide what comes next. She has coached since 1998. Before that, she worked as a psychologist, a training and development coordinator, and an adjunct professor of psychology.
What Shelley helps with
Shelley helps women who are unsure about the next stage of life or face tough relationships. She also works with women who feel stressed at work or struggle with going solo.
- Deciding what to do next in life
- Fixing relationship challenges
- Stress and nagging issues at work
- Adjusting to life on your own
- Filling the gaps after the kids leave home
- Setting firm boundaries
- Overthinking and not knowing what you want
Who Shelley works with
Shelley coaches women of all ages. Her specialty is women at midlife and beyond. Her clients include women ready to start a new chapter, women who feel stressed at work, women who find going solo hard, and women adjusting to an empty nest.
How Shelley works
Shelley and her client work as a team to set goals that can be reached and build a plan of action. She tracks progress and gives ongoing guidance and support between steps to keep clients on course. She pairs new ways of thinking with strategic action, because she holds that insight alone does not change behavior.
Background and qualifications
Shelley holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Counseling Psychology. She graduated from the Coach University coach training program and is a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. Her career has included work as a psychologist, a coordinator of training and development, and an adjunct professor of psychology. She has worked as a life coach since 1998.
Shelley Weiss Cohen pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Free consultation
Shelley Weiss Cohen reviews
The CoachVouch take
She blends a psychology and counseling background with more than two decades of life coaching aimed at midlife women.
Best for midlife women who want a clear plan for what comes next and better relationships at home and work.
Shelley's rate sits within the range most life coaches charge ($80 to $175 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Shelley Weiss Cohen charge?
Shelley Weiss Cohen's rate is $100 to $125 per hour.
What does Shelley Weiss Cohen help with?
Shelley Weiss Cohen helps with deciding what to do next in life, fixing relationship challenges, stress and nagging issues at work and adjusting to life on your own.
Is Shelley Weiss Cohen certified?
Shelley Weiss Cohen lists: Professional Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation; Graduate of Coach University Coach Training Program; MA in Counseling Psychology; BA in Psychology.
Does Shelley Weiss Cohen coach women who are newly on their own or in an empty nest?
Yes. She works with women who find going solo harder than expected and with women whose empty nest leaves them feeling empty. She helps them build a plan and fill their lives with people and pursuits that matter to them.
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