How We Do This Together…
My role is to be first and foremost available, and then resourceful and non-judgmental to meet your unique needs. I am a skilled listener and communicator. Years of experience supporting women through difficult relationships and divorce—including surviving and thriving through my own divorce and recovery—has given me a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and understanding. I am here to help you get and stay UN-STUCK. Coaching is all about moving forward. Making the progress you need and want with the divorce process and recovery goals you set.
We will typically have 60- to 90-minute sessions, scheduled as needed, where we establish your most pressing needs and go from there. You are always in the driver’s seat. I don’t tell you what to do. I don’t have an agenda. You decide what you need and together, we make it happen—at your pace.
I Am Here For You…
Having been there, I know divorce feels like a full-time job until the moment the judge’s signature hits that decree. And yet as desperate as we are for that moment, when it arrives, it can hit you much differently than you expect. For most, that is when the real grieving and healing begin.
I make myself available to respond to your texts and emails in between sessions as quickly as I’m able because I know divorce survival and recovery doesn’t happen in nice, neat 60-minute boxes. I can usually create time most days if you face a truly urgent issue beyond your scheduled appointments.
All you have to do is make one call. 816-456-4919 (You can even text!)
My Certifications …
CDC Certified Divorce Coach®
ABR® Accredited Buyer’s Representative
RCS-D REALTOR® Real Estate Collaboration Specialist for Divorce
My Professional Associations …
Healing from Hidden Abuse Small Group Facilitator
CDC College of Divorce Coaching
American Bar Association
Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
CDC Certified Divorce Coach®
ABR® Accredited Buyer’s Representative
RCS-D REALTOR® Real Estate Collaboration Specialist for Divorce
Healing from Hidden Abuse Small Group Facilitator
CDC College of Divorce Coaching
American Bar Association
Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
My Background …
1995-2018 – Earned real life experience in Toxic/Abusive Relationships—“School of Hard Knocks”
2015 – Earned Certification in Counseling—American Association of Christian Counselors
2017 – Bachelor of Science in Professional Writing and Communication—Missouri State University
2018 – Licensed REALTOR® in Missouri and Kansas—eXp Realty LLC
2018 — RCS-D® Real Estate Collaboration Specialist for Divorce—Divorce This House
2019 – Earned ABR® Accredited Buyer’s Representative—National Association of Realtors
2020 – Earned CDC® Certification in Divorce Coaching—College for Divorce Coaching
Over 5 Years’ Experience Supporting Women Through Difficult Relationships, Divorce Survival and Recovery
Testimonials
I have enjoyed getting to know Annie and learning from her. She has a wealth of knowledge and information to share with those of us that have been or are hurting, especially during this pandemic. I’ve been involved in one of her groups and reading a book about healing from narcissists.
Christina
Annie was a constant voice of light and truth through the darkness of leaving my husband and our divorce. Her own personal experience along with her education and passion makes her the ideal support for women who don’t know where to turn for help through their divorce and through their recovery as they heal. She has gained much insight and wisdom as she has patiently and graciously served so many women in this capacity.
Melinda
Annie was somehow put in my path and I have been grateful ever since! She is multi-faceted and a life-long learner so I felt she understood all that I had gone through, all that I’m currently going through and also how to navigate what’s to come. She is always there for support, supply information, offer her incredible connections and advice every step of the way. I feel heard, supported and safe to talk, vent, and voice my feelings and experiences. The information I’ve learned has helped so much!
Diana
Annie takes the time to listen and really get to know what matters to her clients. Once she understands what you want and need she will do all she can to match you with your perfect home. Whether you are buying or selling, I would trust Annie to guide you all along the way.
Julianna
Annie is a person of integrity who can lead with strength while also listening to what her clients needs are. In a fast paced real estate market, getting the details right the 1st time is ultimately important and Annie is someone you can trust to make sure that happens.
Samantha
Annie is a detail-oriented people person. She will find your dream home and enjoy the search and taking care of the details of all the paperwork for you! She’s the only realtor I’ll ever use.
Jeremy
I have met with Annie and she is very active and passionate about ensuring her clients are informed and supplied with the best resources available.
Christian
What You Need During your Divorce…
You too can be Starting Over Stronger. You don’t have to do divorce alone!
Enduring divorce is exhausting and scary. Every woman facing divorce benefits from the essential services and support of a CDC Certified Divorce Coach®. Especially you sweet souls (like my former self) who are not only ending a marriage, but simultaneously learning to set boundaries with a high conflict soon-to-be-ex, and perhaps even recovering from a lifetime of codependency and toxic relationships.
You’ve probably never been through a divorce, and in fact, may have never thought you would! You need someone who listens and cares yet isn’t caught off guard by anything you’re experiencing.
Maybe it’s the paperwork that gives you nightmares. I will help you understand every page.
Maybe trying to communicate well and come to reasonable terms with your former spouse feels like it’s going to be your undoing. I’ve been there. I will share tips and techniques to help you stay present with your “best self” values, so you can enjoy noticeably less stress and more favorable results.
Maybe you have come to realize you’re spending too much money venting to your attorney who seems overwhelmed if not disinterested in your concerns and fears. The costs can get out of control when a legal representative is leaned on for moral and emotional support. Besides, it’s just not their job.
The resources and support of a CDC Certified Divorce Coach® come by endorsement of the American Bar Association to help you harness strength you may not even realize you have to stay engaged, to stay calm, and to stay true to yourself.
Don’t throw in the towel! Invest in yourself. Your future self will thank you.
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