Jason Holland

About Me

Navigating life's transitions can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone. As a seasoned life transition and wellness coach with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, I specialize in guiding individuals through the complexities of unwelcome change—be it the grief of loss, the fresh starts ushered in by divorce, or the adjustments in work and family roles that come with getting older. My commitment is to provide a secure and empathetic space where you can honor your feelings and discover new avenues for moving forward.

With over two decades of experience, I've had the privilege of accompanying many on their journey through challenging times, helping them find clarity and renewed purpose. If you're feeling overwhelmed by a recent change and are seeking a path forward, I invite you to connect with me. Let's begin with a complimentary 15-minute consultation to lay the first stone on your path to a new you.

Coaching with me

Results & Goals

I specialize in working with clients who are coping with difficult life transitions. Goals will vary and may focus on:

1. Processing and normalizing feelings
2. Noticing and challenging negative self-talk
3. Developing greater self-compassion
4. Making sense of difficult memories
5. Seeking greater social connection
6. Communicating needs more effectively
7. Reconnecting with interests and hobbies
8. Clarifying values and purpose
9. Achieving greater work-life balance 
10. Gradually approaching feared situations
11. Developing healthy self-care habits
12. Resolving 'unfinished business' with someone who is no longer in your life

How I like to coach

As a life transition and wellness coach, my primary aim is to make clients feel comfortable and create a safe space to explore difficult thoughts and feelings. In the first couple of sessions, I focus on getting to know a client, fully understanding their problems and crafting goals that are on target and personally meaningful to them. Drawing on my background as a clinical psychologist, I rely on several approaches to help clients achieve their goals, including cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and constructivist modalities.  

Offerings

Coaching

I offer 30 and 60-minute individual coaching sessions in person at my office in Gallatin, TN or virtually to clients worldwide. 

Courses

For those near Gallatin, TN, I offer a 12-week skills-based course on navigating difficult life transitions. 

Experience, Certifications & Training

Certifications and Degrees

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from University of Memphis in 2008
• M.S. in Clinical Psychology from University of Memphis in 2005

Training and development

• Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University from ***

Professional and life experience

I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years and received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2008. As a mental health professional, I have shepherded numerous individuals through difficult life transitions and have published over 80 academic articles and chapters on the topic, which have been cited by thousands in the field. 

Beyond these professional experiences, I am also a human being who is just as vulnerable to unwelcome change as you are. I know the pain of having relationships shattered and work roles disrupted. But despite the pain, I've also grown tremendously from these experiences and find great meaning in working with others in the midst of difficult life transitions.   

Fee description

I offer 30-minute coaching sessions for $80 and 60-minute coaching sessions for $150.