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Services Overview...

Services Overview...

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Career Coaching for Diverse High Achieving Academics + Professionals

Sometimes we land in careers that are expected of us, sometimes they are careers we’ve aspired for. Being able to experience your career the way you prefer to is important. Sometimes coaching in this area reveals that finding creative solutions can make meaningful differences. 

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Life Coaching for Diverse High Achieving Academics + Professionals

Life coaching is a process and includes many facets of your life. Coaching is future focused and tends to help you to identify creative ways to amplify your strengths. It also helps you address challenges so that you can lead more of the life you prefer to live. 

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MPowered in Peri~Menopause or with related reproductive considerations...

One day life as you knew it was forever changed. It might have been noticeable in some ways and it may have been silent in other ways… but it happened nonetheless. In either case, we are called to address our changing needs in order to maximize our health-related quality of life and well being.

In some ways these changes might upend who you knew yourself to be. In other ways it presents a beautiful opportunity to redefine who you are today and how you want to show up for yourself and others. It presents the chance to be intentional in your pursuit of knowledge in this understudied, yet vitally important phase of life. In doing so, you learn, grow, evolve even… AND MPower yourself to advocate for both your needs and your wants.

Note: “Peri~Menopause” is my inclusive term for all reproductive transitions, encompassing POI, early menopause, surgical menopause, perimenopause, menopause, and related experiences.

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MPowered Melanated Clinicians Private Practice Builder Curriculum

For diverse therapists who value legacy building that is based on their passion + power + purpose while honoring life balance.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a private practice or enhance your current practice. Unfortunately, graduate school did not teach you business skills.

-You spent years getting taught the cookie cutter pathway to careers in your field

-You were taught to be accessible but not taught how to ensure that you earn a livable wage in private practice

-You are ready to build your private practice but you’re not sure how to be cost effective, efficient, and ensure it is aligned with your passion + power + purpose while also honoring your code of ethics

-You already have a career (maybe even as a career student) and are not sure how to build your private practice and maintain life balance

Whatever your circumstance is, the way choose to navigate it and who you choose as your coach + consultant will influence your outcomes.

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Private Practice Builder Curriculum for Universities

Universities who support first-generation college students, or members of a group that is traditionally underrepresented in graduate education, including those with disabilities, and have demonstrated strong academic potential are prime candidates to subscribe for their students. Furthermore, universities who have a vested interest in MPowering their students to gain ways to remember their why, diversify their skills and streams of revenue are also able to subscribe to Career and Academic coaching on behalf of their students.

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Academic Coaching for Diverse Graduate Students and Beyond

Your academic journey can be very rewarding. Sometimes you find that you did not know what all you we were signing up for. Having a coach can help you remember your why + MPower you to gain more of the experiences you wish to have while pursuing higher education.

Academic coaching is reserved for graduate students and beyond. 

  • An Inclusive Approach With a Focused Mission

    Why I Focus on Diverse Professionals

    My practice emphasizes supporting diverse high-achieving professionals and academics because historically, these communities have not had equitable access to resources, particularly resources delivered by providers who understand their unique experiences. This focus reflects my commitment to addressing longstanding disparities in professional development and wellness support.

    Welcoming All Who Resonate With My Approach

    While this commitment shapes my practice, my services are available to anyone who:

    • Connects with my approach and philosophy

    • Feels my coaching style would benefit their journey

    • Values working with a coach who brings cultural awareness to her practice

    If my message resonates with you, I welcome you to schedule a consultation. We'll explore whether we're a good fit for working together, and if I have availability, I'm happy to support your journey regardless of your background.

    My ultimate goal is creating transformative experiences for my clients while helping address broader inequities. I believe that when we approach coaching relationships with authenticity and mutual respect, meaningful growth happens for everyone involved.

    Have questions about whether we'd work well together? I'm happy to discuss this during a consultation call.

  • See the dedicated page that will offer additional information. Still have questions? Feel free to reach out for a consultation.

  • For Clinical Professionals: An Inclusive Approach With a Focused Mission

    Why I Emphasize Supporting Diverse Clinicians

    As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I understand the unique challenges faced by clinicians navigating healthcare systems. My practice particularly emphasizes supporting diverse clinical professionals because historically, these practitioners have not had equitable access to mentorship, advancement opportunities, and wellness resources. This focus reflects my commitment to addressing longstanding disparities that affect both clinicians and the diverse patient populations they serve.

    Welcoming All Clinical Professionals

    While this commitment shapes my practice, my professional development and coaching services are available to all clinicians who:

    • Seek to enhance their clinical effectiveness and professional satisfaction

    • Value working with a consultant who brings both clinical expertise and cultural awareness to supervision and consultation

    • Want to navigate the complexities of clinical practice while maintaining personal wellbeing

    If you're a clinical professional who finds my approach meaningful, I welcome you to schedule a consultation. We'll explore whether my consultation and coaching services align with your professional development goals, and if space permits, I'm committed to supporting your growth regardless of your background.

    My ultimate goal is fostering exceptional clinical care by supporting the professionals who provide it. I believe that when clinicians receive the support they need, their patients and communities benefit immeasurably.

    Have questions? Let's discuss your specific needs during a consultation call.

  • For Graduate Students: An Inclusive Approach With a Focused Mission

    Why I Emphasize Supporting Diverse Graduate Students

    As someone who has navigated the challenges of graduate education, I understand the unique pressures you face. My coaching practice particularly emphasizes supporting diverse graduate students because historically, these scholars have not had equitable access to mentorship, resources, and support systems necessary for academic success and wellbeing. This focus reflects my commitment to addressing disparities that affect both student experiences and the diversity of future professionals in your field.

    Welcoming All Graduate Students

    While this commitment shapes my practice, my academic coaching and support services are available to all graduate students who:

    • Seek to navigate program requirements while maintaining personal wellbeing

    • Feel overwhelmed by impostor syndrome, perfectionism, or academic pressure

    • Are looking for support in balancing academic demands with other life responsibilities

    • Want to build confidence in their academic voice and scholarly identity

    If you're a graduate student who resonates with my approach, I welcome you to schedule a consultation. We'll explore whether my coaching services align with your academic and personal development goals, and if space permits, I'm committed to supporting your success regardless of your background.

    My ultimate goal is helping you not just survive but thrive in your graduate program while developing sustainable practices that will serve you throughout your academic and professional career. I believe that supporting graduate students today shapes the innovative thinkers and compassionate leaders of tomorrow.

    Struggling with dissertation progress, program requirements, or academic-life balance? Let's discuss how coaching might support your journey during a consultation call.

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“I HAVE RECEIVED CONSULTATION SERVICES FROM DR. HAWES FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW.”

The services and support she provides have benefitted me tremendously. She is well informed on topics impacting the wide spectrum of psychological disciplines, and she shares such information in a warm and caring manner. Such information is highly applicable not only to my clinical practice but to my business practice as well. I cannot recommend her services enough.

Kelly C., PsyD, ABN, FACPN

Board Certified Licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist, Hospital Setting

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“CONSULTING WITH DR. HAWES HAS BEEN ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCES OF MY PRIVATE PRACTICE JOURNEY.”

Private practice can be isolating, and I am constantly encountering clinical and business decisions that merit a real discussion. Having a trusted colleague as a sounding board is an enormous boon to managing my stress levels (so they don't spill over into my personal life) and making the best decisions for my patients, my practice, and myself. Dr. Hawes masterfully keeps all of these levels in mind and provides a wonderful space that is able to handle vulnerability and uncertainty, in order to promote professional growth and resiliency.

Aaron P., PsyD

Licensed Clinical Rehabilitation Psychologist, Private Practice

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“ANY PROVIDER LOOKING TO LEARN FROM AN EXPERT CLINICIAN AND MENTOR WOULD GREATLY BENEFIT FROM WORKING WITH DR. HAWES.”

Dr. Starlyn Hawes is an incredibly skilled clinician with expertise on a broad range of mental health conditions. As a colleague, she is a kind, supportive, insightful and thoughtful collaborator and I am looking forward to collaborating with her further as I continue to grow my own practice.

Larissa D.P., PhD

Licensed Clinical Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist, Private Group Practice

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Looking for therapy…

My coaching and consulting services are separate from my clinical psychology practice. In this space, healthcare and therapy will not occur. I can be your therapist OR your coach—but not both.

If coaching reveals that therapy might be helpful, we'll talk about it openly. In some cases, you might be able to continue coaching with me alongside therapy with someone else. If therapy would be beneficial for you, thoughtful referrals will be made to help you connect with that support.

More information about my therapy practice: Mindfully Balancing Wellness

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