Individual and Group Coaching for

Friend-Seeking Millennials

Helping Millennials get out of social stuckness and confidently move toward the connection you crave.

Lonely-ish, Tired, and Unsure Where to Start

Your social landscape has shifted, and you’re in need of friends. But starting fresh feels overwhelming. You feel rusty. Anxious. Exhausted just thinking about it.

Maybe you’ve already made a few attempts, but they fizzled. You “put yourself out there,” but nothing came of it. Maybe you even felt a spark with someone — only to sense it wasn’t mutual.

You’re tired of the same old rhythm on evenings and weekends. But the alternative? Meetups, small talk, forced conversation, awkward false starts — it all feels discouraging, maybe even a little bleak.

So you land on the couch again — takeout and reality TV are always there for you.

At least the familiar is comfortable. But something has to give… right?

What if, instead…

You have plans that feel good to you.

It’s a quiet Saturday morning. You make a cup of coffee and settle into your favorite cozy spot.

Instead of feeling the familiar ache of being alone, because today, you have plans with someone you genuinely connect with.

You’re not overthinking. You don’t have to psyche yourself up. You’re just happy to get to spend time with someone you enjoy.

Connection feels different now.

You used to think friendship meant masking, managing, and running on empty.

But now, you have people who understand your pacing, who don’t need constant texting or big social energy to feel close. You can show up as yourself—no scripts, no pressure.

For the first time in a long time, connection feels easy. Not exhausting.

You’ve found your people.

You feel nourished after spending time with a small group who appreciate you, not for being outgoing or entertaining, but for your insight, presence, and depth.

There is laughter. Good conversation. Genuine connection.

You’re no longer on the outside looking in. You belong.

You’re no longer trying to squeeze friendship into the margins

Instead of collapsing into the usual cycle of zoning out after a long day, you reached out, followed through on a plan, or showed up for someone who matters.

And it didn’t take everything out of you. Because now, connection fits into your life instead of competing with it.

Yes hello,

Kate Speaking

Hi, I’m Kate. I’m a coach and licensed therapist who knows firsthand how hard it can be to build meaningful friendships as an adult. I effectively gave up trying until I became a parent and realized I needed community, for her and for me. So I finally committed to the work - unraveling old stories, shifting patterns, and leaning into discomfort. Now, helping others find their way into meaningful connection is one of my favorite things. Because we do need each other. And while it can feel hard and awkward at first, it doesn’t have to stay that way.

Making friends can be a lonely business. You don’t have to figure it out alone. I can help.

That’s exactly why we focus on small, intentional steps that fit your actual life—not the fantasy version where you magically have three free nights a week. We'll look at what’s realistic, what aligns with your values, and what’s actually going to fill you up—not drain you further.
Nope—this is coaching. Coaching is future-focused, action-oriented, and designed to help you move toward the life you want. While therapy tends to focus on healing the past, coaching is about creating change in the present. That said, I’m also a licensed therapist, so I bring that depth and nuance to our work—but coaching is not a substitute for mental health treatment.
Yes! A lot of people come in wanting help with friendships but end up working on work-life balance, burnout, values alignment, or big life transitions. We can absolutely zoom out and work on the “big picture” of what you want—professionally and personally.

Let’s be honest. It’s not easy.

The truth is: making friends as an adult can be awkward, discouraging, and exhausting. It’s not just you. You’re not broken or behind — but the old advice (“just put yourself out there!”) isn’t cutting it.

The real work is deeper: it means being honest about what’s been getting in your way, learning how to stretch without overwhelming yourself, and showing up differently — even when it feels scary and even when it feels impossible. It may not be easy, but it is doable — and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

You're in the right place. This coaching is especially for folks who feel like socializing doesn't come naturally, or who’ve spent years masking or second-guessing themselves in groups. We’ll work with your strengths and sensitivities—not against them.
Nope. This isn’t about pushing you into extroverted overload. We’ll explore meaningful, aligned ways for you to connect—whether that means deepening existing relationships, showing up more fully in group settings, or finding your kind of people in your kind of way.
That said, you will need to stretch—and stretching usually comes with some discomfort. The goal isn’t to fake it or pretend to be someone you’re not, but to practice new ways of showing up that are a little braver and a little more you.
Not at all. This work is just as valuable if your goal is to feel less lonely, have one or two close friends, or finally feel comfortable texting someone to hang out without spiraling. It’s your version of connection that matters.
Totally fair question. This coaching is designed specifically for people who’ve felt stuck, awkward, disconnected, or like they somehow missed the "how to make friends as an adult" memo. You don’t need to be a social butterfly to benefit—you just need to be open, ready to experiment, and willing to try something different.