Life and Relationship Coaching

Find Connection. Achieve Growth.

Break through loneliness and social anxiety, build stronger relationships, and confidently navigate life's transitions for meaningful personal growth.

Achieving Personal Growth and Emotional Wellness Through Social Therapeutic Coaching

Welcome to ZPD Coaching. I’m Carrie Sackett, known as “America’s Loneliness Coach”.

I have been practicing social therapeutics for over 25 years and authored Social Therapeutic Coaching: A Practical Guide to Group And Couples Work (Routledge, 2024)

My coaching programs focus on helping you build relational muscles, combat loneliness, and develop emotional resilience.

By integrating social therapeutics with theater and improvisation techniques, I work with you to create a supportive environment for personal growth and emotional expression.

 
Life coaching with Zone of Proximal Development with Carrie Sackett

Discover Social Therapeutic Coaching Programs to Combat Loneliness, Strengthen Relationships and Navigate Life Changes

Find out how I help you achieve personal and relational growth.

Coaching for Emotional Expression and Safe Spaces for Vulnerability

Experience a safe space for emotional expression and vulnerability with ZPD Coaching. Explore your feelings without judgment and improve your communication skills

  • Coaching for Emotional Expression and Overcoming Blockages: Gain tools to articulate your emotions and express your feelings more openly.

  • Creating Safe Spaces for Emotional Vulnerability and Personal Growth: Experience a supportive environment where you can explore your emotions and grow in confidence.

  • Coaching to Communicate Your Needs and Strengthen Relationships: Learn effective communication skills to improve your relationships and express your needs.

Loneliness Coaching to Find Social Connection and Build Meaningful Relationships

Combat loneliness and find a supportive community with ZPD Coaching. I specialize in helping you overcome social anxiety and build lasting connections with others.

  • Coaching to Overcome Social Anxiety and Build Confidence: Learn effective strategies to boost your confidence in social settings and build new relationships.

  • Coaching to Build Meaningful Connections and Foster Belonging: Discover ways to create lasting relationships and find connection with a broader community.

  • Coaching for Developing a Sense of Belonging in a Supportive Community: Find your place among others through my innovative coaching approach.

Personal Growth Coaching for Self-Improvement and Feeling Stuck

Achieve your personal growth and self-improvement goals with tailored social therapeutic coaching programs. I help you through a meaningful process and develop strategies to overcome feeling stuck.

  • Coaching for Breaking Out of Comfort Zones: Overcome fear and take bold steps toward achieving personal development and growth.

  • Personalized Coaching for Overcoming Feeling Stuck: Move forward with confidence through personalized coaching designed to help you get unstuck.

  • Emotional Growth Strategies for Personal Development: Discover techniques to build emotional resilience and navigate life's challenges with greater ease.

Coaching for Life Transitions, Career Shifts, and Overcoming People-Pleasing

I help you navigate major life changes and overcome people-pleasing tendencies. Learn a healthier way to create boundaries and confidently advocate for yourself.

  • Coaching for Life Transitions, Career Shifts, and Personal Milestones: Get the support you need to navigate major changes, including career shifts, moves, and personal milestones.

  • Overcoming People-Pleasing Tendencies with Coaching: Learn to set boundaries, prioritize your needs, and advocate for yourself effectively.

  • Coaching for Setting Healthy Boundaries and Balancing Relationships: Establish assertiveness strategies to create a balanced approach to relationships and prioritize personal needs.

Couples Coaching for Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Relationship Dynamics

Rekindle your relationship connection with ZPD Coaching. My couples coaching programs are designed to improve communication, move you beyond conflict and give you tools to create new dynamics in your relationship.

  • Coaching for Couples Communication and Conflict Resolution: Improve communication and learn effective strategies for moving beyond conflict in your relationship.

  • Rekindle Your Relationship Connection with Coaching: Discover ways to deepen your bond and rekindle the spark in your relationship through my coaching programs.

  • Coaching for Exploring New Relationship Dynamics and Polyamory: Whether you're in a traditional relationship or exploring new dynamics, my coaching offers support and guidance.

Family Coaching for Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Improved Family Dynamics

Build up your family togetherness with ZPD Coaching. My family coaching programs are engineered to open up communication, move the family beyond conflict and give everyone tools to create new family dynamics.

  • Coaching for Communication and Conflict Resolution: Improve communication as a family and learn effective strategies for moving beyond conflict.

  • Coaching for Families Dealing with Loss, Addiction, Divorce: Discover ways to maintain and even deepen family bonds even as the family navigates painful events.

  • Coaching for Families with Minor-aged Children: My coaching offers playful approaches for children and adults to create improved communication and ways of being together.

Together we will open up possibilities for you to become a powerful creator of your life. 

Unlock your full potential with our Life Development Groups and become the creator of your own life.

Whether you aim to be a loving partner, successful professional, or curious individual, I will guide you toward achieving your personal growth goals. With my coaching, gain the confidence to navigate uncertainty, build deeper connections, and transform your life and career.

Together, we'll overcome emotional barriers and create lasting, meaningful relationships. Take the first step to a fulfilling life. Learn more about our Life Development Groups or book a free consultation today.

NEWSLETTER

Stay connected with my latest social therapeutic programs, life improvement tips and commentary on the emotional state of the world.  

Kind Words

Andy’s Success Story

“Carrie helped me quit ruminating too much on my feelings and pointed that energy in a more productive direction. Coaching is different from a therapist who kind of just mirrors back to you how and why you feel the way you do.”

— ANDY

Lisa’s Success Story

“Carrie supports my emotional development, helping me grow closer to humanity. I’m so inspired by this way of connecting with people. I like having practical tools to apply in my life.”

— LISA

Let’s start building up your emotional wellness!