Building Support for Digital Nomads: From Therapy to Coaching

Finding emotional and therapeutic support as a digital nomad is almost impossible.

Therapists are licensed in specific states or countries, so if you don’t have a consistent address, you’re often out of luck. Insurance rarely follows you abroad. Even if you do find someone, scheduling, technology, and cultural gaps make it feel more frustrating than helpful.

Meanwhile, access to care in the U.S. is collapsing at alarming speed. As someone who has worked for years as a Medicaid and Medicare provider, I’ve seen first-hand how vital these programs are. And now, under recent Trump-era policies, I’ve been enraged: we’re told there are “no cuts,” yet people are suddenly losing benefits, paperwork disappears, and families are left without support. That anger — fueled by the injustice and rapid dismantling of systems that many rely on — is one of the forces pushing me to create change.

It feels like watching a wildfire spread across the Western Slope of Colorado, where I live during the summers: devastating and fast-moving, yet paradoxically opening the ground for new growth. That tension — destruction paired with potential renewal — perfectly mirrors what’s happening to healthcare access in the U.S.

For comic relief (and a sharp dose of cynicism), I turn to South Park — particularly the episode where school counselors are told they’re no longer needed and are directed to work for ICE. Absurd? Yes. Satirical? Absolutely. But it also hits disturbingly close to reality: the people we rely on for support are suddenly deemed expendable, even while demand skyrockets.

Why I’m Starting This Coaching Practice

I’ve worked in mental health since 2004, trained in DBT, trauma-informed care, EMDR, and depth psychology approaches that integrate concrete skills with personal insight. I’m also IFS-informed and practice parts work passionately, which is why I incorporate real-life lived experience into my coaching.

As a recovering ultra-runner seeking a middle path, and through many other serious challenges in my life, I’ve learned how interconnected we all are — how personal growth, emotional regulation, and community support are woven together. This lived experience, combined with decades of training, informs everything I offer.

But this is not a therapy practice — I do not work with clients at high risk of suicide, and this is not a substitute for clinical care. Instead, this is an integrated model of coaching: teaching life skills, emotional regulation, and practical strategies while building community for expats and digital nomads.

I’ve also lived these gaps firsthand. Over the past several years, I’ve traveled extensively throughout Europe and South America, and now I’m building community in Argentina. I know the mix of exhilaration and vulnerability: being clumsy in tango lessons, slowly learning Spanish to connect more deeply, navigating healthcare when sick in another language, and facing the loneliness of not having a home base.

Who I’m Collaborating With

I’m partnering with Dr. Lauren Smith, a psychologist with decades of experience, a full-time mom, rock climber, near-fluent in Spanish, passionate about nutrition to fuel your activities, and organizational guru who loves to travel”

What We Offer

• Weekly group coaching for skill-building and peer support.

• Life coaching integrating emotional, practical, and physical tools.

• Guidance for navigating life abroad, healthcare challenges, and cultural adaptation.

• A supportive community that combats isolation and builds resilience.

What’s Next

This blog will share:

• Real-life experiences from life as a digital nomad.

• Skills you can practice immediately to strengthen emotional, mental, and physical health.

• Updates as our coaching programs develop.