Coaching for adults doing real work.
Personal development for transitions, growth, recovery, and the slow rebuild — structured, non-clinical, grounded in attention.
Private Pay · 1:1 Sessions & Workshops · In-person across the White Mountains · Online throughout the US
Coaching With Structure and Attention
Coaching is the structured practice of paying close attention — to who you are, where you are, and what you are trying to move toward.
It is not therapy.
It is not counseling.
It is not motivational speaking.
It is steady, deliberate work for adults who want support, structure, reflection, and movement.
At Rising Within, adult coaching happens primarily through 1:1 sessions shaped around the season you are in, the questions you are carrying, and the direction you are trying to move.
Focus Areas
The work is shaped around what you bring.
Most clients begin in one or two of these areas. Some move between them as the season changes. All adult coaching is private pay.
Life Transitions For adults navigating known shifts: divorce, empty nest, career change, relocation, retirement, end of caregiving, new parenthood, or identity changes. This work offers structured support for moving from one chapter to the next with clarity, steadiness, and attention.
Recovery & the Slow Rebuild For adults rebuilding after burnout, loss, illness, addiction recovery, or another major disruption. This is trauma-informed, non-clinical coaching focused on the patient work of coming back to yourself and rebuilding what comes next.
Personal Growth & Self-Discovery For adults exploring values, examining patterns, understanding strengths and limits, and asking deeper questions about direction. This is the reflective work of figuring out who you are and what you want before deciding what to do next.
Goal Clarity & Accountability For adults who know something needs to move and want structure to help make that happen. We define what you want, break it into concrete steps, and meet regularly to support momentum, accountability, and follow-through.
Career & Calling For adults considering vocational direction, professional pivots, purpose, work, and calling. This may include career transitions, questions of identity and work, or the difference between having a job and living with a sense of calling.
Faith-Integrated Coaching
Faith-integrated coaching is the default approach for adult coaching at Rising Within.
For clients who want Christian faith included in the work, sessions may integrate Scripture, vocation as calling, spiritual formation, prayerful reflection, and practical decision-making.
Secular coaching is available by request during intake.
How Sessions Work
1:1 Coaching
Adult coaching sessions are typically 60 minutes and scheduled weekly or bi-weekly depending on the work, your goals, and your rhythm.
Sessions are available:
Online through Google Meet throughout the U.S.
In person across the White Mountains region, including Lakeside, Show Low, Pinetop, and surrounding communities
Engagements are open-ended, with fit and direction reviewed at agreed intervals.
Workshops & Group Sessions
Rising Within also offers adult workshops and group sessions.
Current workshop topics may include:
Goal Clarity & Accountability Defining what you want and building structure to move toward it.
Career & Calling Vocational discernment, professional pivots, and the difference between a job and a calling.
Faith-Integrated Sessions Workshops grounded in Christian faith, integrating Scripture and spiritual formation with practical growth work.
Veteran-Focused Sessions Support for veterans navigating transition, work, identity, recovery, and life after service. Led by a fellow Army veteran and Save a Warrior alumna.
Additional workshop topics can be developed from the focus areas above by request.
Two Ways to Book Workshops
Open Registration Workshops are scheduled on the Rising Within calendar, and individuals sign up directly.
Custom-Booked for Groups Organizations, faith communities, veterans' groups, professional teams, women's circles, or other gatherings may book a workshop tailored to their group.
Format, size, and pricing depend on the topic, location, and group needs.
Two Ways to Book Workshops
Open Registration Workshops are scheduled on the Rising Within calendar, and individuals sign up directly.
Custom-Booked for Groups Organizations, faith communities, veterans' groups, professional teams, women's circles, or other gatherings may book a workshop tailored to their group.
Format, size, and pricing depend on the topic, location, and group needs.
Schedule a Discovery Call to Discuss a Workshop →
Retreats & Intensives
Retreats and 1:1 intensives are in development for future seasons. These will be offered when the structure, setting, and materials are ready.
Who You’ll Work With
Brianna Au
Founder · Adult Coach · Tutor
Brianna's adult coaching work is grounded in two coaching certifications — Certified Insight Coach (CIC) through Insight Coaching Community and Foundation Coaching Certification through The Coaching Masters — both ICF Continuing Coach Education programs.
Her work is also shaped by her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Liberty University with a double major in Crisis Counseling and Addictions & Recovery, ongoing M.A. coursework in Educational Studies, military service, trauma-informed training, and lived experience navigating transition, grief, rebuilding, and growth.
Focus Areas: Life Transitions · Recovery & the Slow Rebuild · Faith-Integrated Coaching · Secular Coaching by Request · Veteran-Focused Coaching
Availability: In person across the White Mountains region · Online through Google Meet throughout the U.S.
Chloe Friot
Adult Coach · Recovery & Family Focus
Chloe is a coach and advocate passionate about helping families rebuild, heal, and move toward a healthier legacy.
Her coaching credentials include the Certified Insight Coach (CIC) designation through Insight Coaching Community — an ICF Continuing Coach Education program. She is currently completing a degree in Psychology, with anticipated graduation in 2027.
Her coaching is rooted in a Christian perspective and is especially focused on supporting families and parents as they rebuild their lives and create a healthier path forward.
Focus Areas: Recovery & the Slow Rebuild · Faith-Integrated Coaching · Family Legacy & Rebuilding
Availability: Online through Google Meet throughout the U.S.
What Coaching Is — and What It Isn't
Adult coaching at Rising Within is structured personal development.
It is not therapy.
It is not licensed counseling.
It is not mental health treatment.
Coaching is for:
Adults working toward clearer goals
Adults navigating transitions and decisions
Adults rebuilding after a hard season
Adults wanting structured accountability and consistent support
Adults seeking reflection, direction, and growth in a non-clinical setting
Coaching is not for:
Active mental health crises requiring clinical care
Diagnosis or treatment of mental illness
Couples or family therapy
Substance abuse treatment requiring clinical intervention
Replacing the care of a licensed therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, or medical provider
If you are working through clinical concerns or are in active crisis, the right care is a licensed therapist, counselor, crisis professional, or emergency support service.
When appropriate, Rising Within may point you toward outside providers or resources, but coaching is not a substitute for clinical care.
Pricing
Adult coaching and workshops are private pay only.
1:1 coaching sessions, session packages, and workshop pricing are listed transparently on the Adult Pricing page.
A 25% discount honoring military, first responders, and medical professionals applies to Standard-tier 1:1 coaching and workshops. Proof of service is required at enrollment. The discount applies to the eligible member only and is not extended to family. The discount does not apply to session packages.
Ready to Start?
New to coaching? Start with a free discovery call. It is free, 20 minutes, and no pressure. We'll talk through what you're looking for, which coach fits, and the right next step.
Ready to book? Schedule a 1:1 session directly with the coach who fits.
First-time coaching clients: after booking, intake and service agreement forms are sent and must be completed before your session. Payment is due before or at the start of the appointment.