Meet Maureen
Certified School Counselor and
Parenting & Anxiety Coach
Hi there, I’m Maureen. I am a wife and mom of two, with a passion (or slight obsession) for all things related to self improvement and human behavior. I have worked as a counseling professional since 2000. I started as a mental health therapist (with a concentration in holistic mind/body therapy) working with adults, couples, and families. After having my own kids, I knew that I wanted to work with children full-time, so I became certified as a school counselor. I currently work as an elementary school counselor in New Jersey and I absolutely love my job!
Following the Covid-19 pandemic I had more people reach out to me than ever before, asking if I would work with their children outside of school. Sadly, our children’s anxiety has reached an all time high and most mental health practitioners have caseloads that are completely full. I could see how helpless these parents felt and I wanted to do more to help. Thus, Maureen Boyle Coaching was born.
I want to use my passion and skill set to provide children and parents with the support and strategies they need to effectively cope with stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. My goal is to help each member of the family become the best version of themselves, so that the family unit can function at the highest level possible.
I promise, you don’t have to settle for simply SURVIVING. You and your family deserve to be all out THRIVING!!
My Parenting Journey
Parenting is one of the hardest, most fulfilling, and important jobs we will ever do. Yet, we get no training, no manual, and not nearly enough support to help us do it well. As a young mom, one of my biggest frustrations was the fact that I was putting massive amounts of effort and energy into trying to be a "good mom" every single day. But every single night, I was going to bed wrestling with fear, frustration, and feelings of failure because no matter how good my intentions were or how hard I tried, I never felt like I could achieve the peace in my home that I so desperately wanted. It wasn't until I went back to work as a school counselor that I truly realized what my kids needed from me- it wasn't sticker charts, or empty threats, or harsh punishments, or lavish rewards- it was connection, empathy, boundaries, and learning to communicate effectively. Now my passion is teaching other parents what I learned the hard way and helping them create the calm and connection that took me so long to achieve. I would love the opportunity to share it with you too.