"Working with Emily was just what I needed to take the next steps towards healing in some areas of pain and being stuck in my life. She listens well, gives powerful insight, and worked with me to process through a few really difficult situations giving me the practical tools I needed to move forward. After walking through the pain of my husband battling an addiction to pornography, Emily met me where no one else had before. She gets it. Her insight, empathy, and support provided the safe space I needed to experience breakthrough in my healing process and to be able to walk forward from a healthier place and look forward to what is next instead of focusing on the pain I experienced."

"I began seeking life coaching from Emily toward the end of 2020. Among the challenges that the pandemic brought, I was also facing grief through the death of a loved one and the ending of a marriage. Facing so much turmoil at once triggered quite a lot of emotion and old thought patterns associated with body image, projecting masculinity, not being enough, and that there’s something wrong with me. 

I am a trans man. Much of my life I have been hypercritical and uncomfortable in my body. Through my external transition, I have also evolved to have more compassion and self love.

But 2020 set me back into a lot of old thought patterns. Emily was first and foremost compassionate and empathetic to how I was feeling. She wasn’t quick to change it. Being acknowledged and heard created the space for me to explore deeper into my feelings to address the root of things. What I really enjoy most about the coaching with Emily is the counter thoughts/ideas presented in the coaching. An offering to view from a different perspective. I was also given actionable things to do through the week to keep me more present and mindful. 

I have seen a huge improvement in my confidence, self image, ability to set boundaries, and perspective while coaching with Emily. I am so grateful to have had her support as a coach through that tumultuous time and now!"

"I find it difficult to fully articulate how much Emily Tycksen has changed my life for the better. It’d be much easier if you could just see my life. I’ve been going to therapy off and on for 9 years - and once or twice a month for the last 4 years. I had plenty of help around me, I did not believe I needed a life coach - I didn’t believe they worked. I’ve listened to the Tony Robinson tapes and read a few of his books but Emily has helped me in ways I didn’t think(or believe) was possible. 

A year ago I had a hard time getting out of my bed each day. The depression and anxiety was at an all time peak. I could get out of my room sometimes for a quick meal or a short exercise and then I’d just retreat into my room. I had hopes and some dreams but it felt impossible to act on them. Emily made me feel comfortable with where I was at - she gave me permission to just sit in my pain and to be ok with it. Her insights and empathy were the catalysts to my healing.

I’ve only been meeting with Emily for about 9 months and I have had massive changes in my life. She has helped me articulate what I want out of my life - to see and feel it. And most importantly she has helped me ACT on being the person I want to be. Since meeting with her I have accomplished massive goals that I have had for YEARS. For 6 years I have wanted to oil paint but I just couldn’t get myself to do it - I’m doing it now, I’m back in school and crushing it, and I just ran an 18 mile trail run (something I have wanted to do for 10 years). Emily is the reason I am where I am. She has greatly encouraged and helped me to live my most authentic life."

“For years I have enjoyed and learned many useful concepts from listening to life coaching podcasts.  I would listen to a principle or concept explained while on my run or doing some tasks and felt improved or enlightened.  However, I kept living and perceiving life in the same cycles.  With frustration mounting on a specific situation, I thought maybe there was possibly something more to talking  through it with a coach personally.  After my first session with Emily it was immediately clear of the power of speaking your story, your thought processes and perspectives out loud. I felt relieved to release my beliefs and thought patterns outside of my own head! It was both energizing and calming. To hear myself say my words, my stories, my beliefs and put them out there almost tangibly and then have the guidance and expertise of Emily help me navigate and break down my patterns into concepts that I realized were not so overwhelming after all.  It was absolutely enlightening and refreshing!  I now had a small specific thing to work on after our session.  An impactful shift I could make that was not overwhelming because I had been guided on what first things come first.  Sometimes I would have a specific thought pattern I knew I wanted to address and other times I had no idea what I wanted  to talk about, but Emily always had a way in our conversation of addressing the next best thing. Absolutely give yourself the gift of this self care and love!  It’s the best way to enjoy your present life without just going through the motions of living."

"Working with Emily has been such a game changer for me.  I have accomplished more towards my goals and have had more peace in my challenges since I started meeting with her.  She has cheered me on and kept me on track towards my goals.  She is able to pivot quickly to support and strengthen me in hard times.  She also has helped me to identify what is really important to me.  I cannot recommend her enough, she is a great Life Coach! My family life has improved immensely as I have strengthened myself while working with Em!"

"Emily has helped me in so many ways to learn how to practice loving yourself and trusting yourself. She has been so incredibly supportive and goes above and beyond to make sure her clients are taken care of and have all the tools they need. I am so thankful for her belief in me to grow and support to make life changes. I am forever thankful for her."

"Emily is an amazing life coach. She is so caring and has a wonderful way with teaching and giving you the tools needed to succeed. Wether you’re learning to set goals and how to accomplish them, help with your personal/family life, starting up a business. She’s a great listener and gives great advice. I always feel great and motivated after our sessions. Thanks Emily!”