Meet The Team

Scott Palyo and Kristin Long met over 20 years ago while working at St. Vincent’s Hospital in the Village and have been working together ever since.  They have presented nationally and internationally on creativity in psychotherapy, the importance of attunement within families, creating a collaborative team, the effects of divorce on children and families, anxiety in children, just to name a few. 

 

In addition to their own group practices, Kristin and Scott have also collaborated clinically while working with parents around creating scaffolding and additional care for their families.  Their desire to open Empowerment Life Skills Coaching stems from the successful teamwork from the last two decades and their investment in offering additional interventions to individuals and families who can benefit from coaching services.  Reach out and learn more! 

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With thirty years of experience helping leaders, families, youth and communities rise above adversity and thrive, Jessica provides support and resources to help clients navigate professional and personal life transitions.

 

As a seasoned yoga, meditation and reiki practitioner with a master’s in public health from Columbia University, Jessica has an extensive background in executive, life, spiritual and relationship coaching. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to career transitions, families in crisis, addiction, disordered eating, intimacy and dating roadblocks, divorce, menopause, parenting, and LQTBQIA+ advocacy. For those interested in somatic healing, Jessica can integrate mediation, reiki and yoga into sessions, as a seasoned practitioner and teacher. Jessica is also available for sober coaching.

 

Jessica is 30 years sober and the proud mother of identical twins (recent college graduates). She serves on several nonprofit Boards and is listed as one of Newsweek’s 150 Fearless Women Who Shake the World, alongside Oprah Winfrey and Nobel Laureates as a defender of human rights. Jessica is also an Aspen Institute Scholar, Ashoka Changemaker and SELF Magazine Women Doing Good awardee, passionate about helping clients turn struggles into transformative opportunities.

 

Works With: children, teenagers, adults

Available For: in person (NYC) & virtual

Education: 
-Master’s in Public Health, Columbia University

-BA in Environmental Studies and English, University of Vermont

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Jillian Bober has over a decade of experience working with children in diverse settings including camps, schools, and homes throughout the New York Metropolitan Area. She is dedicated to understanding and supporting your family’s unique needs.

In addition to parent coaching, Jillian possesses a unique perspective: she has served as both a head classroom teacher and S.E.I.T (Special Education Itinerant Teacher) for the past 6 years, collaborating and coordinating with related service providers, families, teachers and administrators. Jillian has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary and Special Education and a Master of Science in Education from Bank Street College of Education, along with professional certifications in both Students with Disabilities and Early Childhood Education.

As a coach she is committed to empowering families to broaden their skillset with multi-sensory tools that meet each individual child’s needs. Jillian's philosophy centers around love and limit setting, guiding her interactions and approaches with each child. She takes the 4 domains below into deep consideration to get a sense of the whole child:
        •       Physical (gross and fine motor skills)
        •       Cognitive (academic strengths)
        •       Receptive and expressive language
        •       Social-emotional (self-regulation skills)

Jillian's approach emphasizes a nurturing and non-judgmental environment for every session.
 

Works With: children, teenagers

Available For: in person (NYC) & virtual

Education:

-Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education

-Master of Science in Education

from Bank Street College of Education

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For the last 25 years Katherine has lived and worked in NYC.  She was born in the Philippines, and believes that influenced her love of the outdoors and of travel.  When she is not working as a coach, you can find her with her dog (pictured here) Yuki either on a hiking trail or paddleboarding on the bay!  Katherine has worked as an educator and an Occupational Therapist in the New York City Department of Education, and before that worked in hospital settings.  As a life-skills coach, her intention to focus on a person-centered approach, which finds the strengths that are already existing, while listening to what goals are important to YOU!  Katherine has been working with people with various abilities and disabilities most of her career, and people describe her as sincere, approachable, caring, and compassionate. 

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Works With: children, teenagers, adults

Available For: in person (NYC) & virtual

 

Education

- BA in Physical Education from Lehman College

- MEd in Occupational Therapy from Springfield College

Sara Stock Mayo is a trained drama therapist, spiritual director, chaplain and community builder
living in Pittsburgh, PA. She has worked in clinical, educational and spiritual settings and has been an activist in her community.

 

As a coach, Sara is a compassionate listener who encourages drawing upon an individual’s or family system’s creativity to approach life’s challenges. Sara brings together the many aspects of her professional experience and passions in a holistic way that allows clients space for greater flexibility, setting appropriate boundaries and building resilience. A fierce advocate for parents and children, Sara brings personal experiences of navigating complicated medical and mental health systems while creating pathways for better family communication and relationship building, especially during the often challenging teen years.

Sara’s greatest pride comes from her two children, one in college and one in graduate school. She continues to work as a singer, poet and arts advocate as she works to create safe spaces for open dialogue, advocacy for marginalized communities and building bridges across the city
of Pittsburgh.

 

Works With: children, teenagers, adults

Available For: in-person (Pittsburgh) & virtual

Education:
-BFA in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University
-MS in Drama Therapy from New York University
-Chaplaincy accreditation from UPMC Montefiore Hospital
-Spiritual Direction training from Moreh Derekh Spiritual Institute

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Tuesday Taylor has 16 years of experience working with clients individually and also within family systems. She possesses a deep understanding of the complexities of family relationships and client's needs for development and growth. Her vivacious sense of humor and creative interventions aid in supporting and encouraging people to take steps towards what they hope to achieve. She believes strongly in working with the client through the journey of change while taking a collaborative approach, empowering clients to find their own solutions.

 

If you are in desire of change, Tuesday Taylor is the life coach for you!

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Works With: children, teenagers, adults

Available For: in person (NYC) & virtual