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Jess Cooper Ahlum
MA, NBC-HWC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Wilmington, NC 28403
Let's Connect (910) 386-0147
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Relationships are complicated; family is hard, and communication breaks down. I support people who are ready to grow by looking at their behavioral and communication patterns, practice new tools, and make healthy changes to feel better in their most important relationships. My clients want to spend less energy recovering from unnecessary drama and more time having fun together. They are doing the work to shift unhealthy intergenerational patterns, heal and prevent trauma, and develop confidence to love themselves and others deeply.
I’m a national board certified health and wellness coach, with over 20 years of experience supporting human development and family relationships. I can help you understand what’s happening in your mind and body so you can work through getting “high jacked” by flight/flight/freeze. This opens up deeper connection and healthier interactions.
If you’re looking for compassion, accountability, and partnership as you progress in your personal development, coaching can help. This professional relationship is different from therapy; if you are interested in seeing if we are a fit, please schedule a free chat. I’m down to earth, open minded, and love using humor to connect.
Call or Email Jess Cooper Ahlum now for a free 15 minute consultation - (910) 386-0147
Let's Connect (910) 386-0147
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Couple Sessions $120
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
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Jess Cooper Ahlum
MA, NBC-HWC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Certificate from Santa Barbara Graduate Institute Jess Cooper Ahlum
- In Practice for 16 Years
- Certificate from National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching 157738021 / 2017
- Certificate from North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Thera NC 6879 / 2007
- Attended Santa Barbara Graduate Institute, Graduated 2011
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Parenting
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Compassion Focused
- Dance Movement Therapy
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Infant Mental Health
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Groups
The Baby Clinic
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Enhance your bond with hands on activities to support feeding, sleeping, and infant interaction. This group is designed for parents and their pre-crawling babies and utilizes coaching, education, play and bodywork therapy. Meet friends, build your community of support, and nurture the foundation of your parent-child relationship. This group meets weekly. Please contact me for more info.
Expertise
Parenting
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$60+
Group Meets
Every Fri 11:15 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.
Location
Happy Families Happy Babies
1900 Eastwood Rd Suite 27
Wilmington, NC 28403
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Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Jess Cooper Ahlum
MA, NBC-HWC