Testimonials

Her ability to both propel near term progress towards goals while also addressing bigger picture areas when the need arises is one of her many skills I value so deeply.

“I am a long-standing client of Gwenn and count myself so fortunate to be her client. She has served as a sounding board, guide, coach, and advisor through the years. Our sessions are unlike my other experiences with coaches or advisors who tend to focus on a single professional or personal aspect but do not consider the whole person and their life experience.

Gwenn adeptly integrates her background as a therapist and her skills as a coach, guiding towards goals, while not losing sight of underlying aspects that deserve attention and focus. Her ability to both propel near term progress towards goals while also addressing bigger picture areas when the need arises is one of her many skills I value so deeply.

Gwenn has been compassionate, empathic, objective, responsive, and supportively pushes me to challenge my assumptions and heal old wounds- all qualities that make our work together so effective and worthwhile. I strongly recommend Gwenn to those who are seeking to improve both personally and professionally.”
L.

Her calm and open approach follows my lead while also providing important insight to help me pinpoint areas of focus . . .

Gwenn is an intuitive, creative, caring, and extremely thoughtful coach. Her calm and open approach follows my lead while also providing important insight to help me pinpoint areas of focus and steps to accomplishing growth. Her vast clinical background is also invaluable. Can’t recommend her enough!”

A.

When it’s been hard to believe in myself, Gwenn has offered a vision of me which is validating and in process . . .

“I have been fortunate enough to work with Gwenn for many years. She has been supportive through my ups and downs. When it’s been hard to believe in myself, Gwenn has offered a vision of me which is validating and in process–even if not fully formed. The connection we’ve made is enduring. I am so much more because of her dedication to my growth.”

R.

Gwenn truly understands her clients and gives them the tools to be their best self.

“Gwenn has worked with me for the past several years. Her wisdom, eloquence, and patience have been integral in guiding me through various life issues – family strife, romantic endeavors, job changes, and even the pandemic. Furthermore, she has helped me reach an appreciation for my own way of being and experiencing the world. Gwenn truly understands her clients and gives them the tools to be their best self.”

N.

This work has helped me to create a life full of meaning, purpose, and connection.

“I have sought out Gwenn time and time again as I have navigated different life events: dating, marriage, having children, parenting, career concerns, self-care, and navigating relationships with aging parents. In each instance, Gwenn was a trusted guide. She helped me to clearly see barriers, boundaries, or limitations that I was butting up against, assisted me in identifying my own feelings and struggles within each situation, and provided me with support and guidance as I found solutions or accepted harsh realities. This work has helped me to create a life full of meaning, purpose, and connection. I will forever be grateful for our work together.”

K.

Gwenn’s services have been an invaluable and integral part of my development as a design professional . . .

“Gwenn’s services have been an invaluable and integral part of my development as a design professional working and living in New York. Her ability to think creatively is a boon to solving tricky problems that meet at the crossroads of art and business. Through many iterations of my career, Gwenn has been and continues to be a terrific sounding board and brainstormer.”

J.

….has opened up a new freedom in the studio that feels lighter and has allowed me to play once again.

“Gwenn has been absolutely vital in my current stage of my art practice. As a painter with a handful of years of training and experimentation, I have developed a discipline to work, but I continue to avoid myself in the studio. She has helped me face myself and holds me accountable to plans and goals that I’ve set.

“Gwenn has helped me work through the discomfort of sitting with myself and the self-doubt that can creep up in isolation. I’ve been challenged to take risks safely through her guidance, say no to distractions that don’t serve me, and define my values. This has opened up a new freedom in the studio that feels lighter and has allowed me to play once again. I feel so much more clear in what I am making that I feel inspired in a new way. I am very grateful.”

E.

She is imaginative and caring, while also posing tougher questions and challenges along the way.

“Working with Gwenn was critical to my success as I navigated a challenging career transition and divorce all in the same year. She is imaginative and caring, while also posing tougher questions and challenges along the way. Every session I have with her makes me feel a little stronger, as an artist, mother, individual—all. I owe so much of my current success and happiness to Gwenn’s coaching!”

K.

She is a good listener and skillful at eliciting clear communication. . .

“I’m a visual artist who makes abstract paintings. For the past 14 months Gwenn Nusbaum has been my personal Creativity Coach. I am comfortable sharing my motivation and challenges with her.
She is a good listener and skillful at eliciting clear communication between us. I highly recommend Gwenn Nusbaum to any member of the creative arts community.”
M.

. . .I was again struck by her ability to listen and cut through the noise to get to the heart of the issue.

“I first worked with Gwenn 30 years ago when I was struggling with what I considered several unrelated issues. She listened and responded that I had just one: me. I hated myself. Thanks to my work with Gwenn, I was able to reduce my ever-present anxiety and take small steps to become happier. When the universe brought me back into her orbit 20 years later, I was again struck by her ability to listen and cut through the noise to get to the heart of the issue. Gwenn is kind, insightful, patient and wise, and I highly recommend her.”

P.

From our first meeting, Gwenn provided a space that was non-judgemental and empathic, allowing me to share and explore every corner of my inner self.

“The journey of self-improvement is often lifelong, and in that journey we could use some coaching. Since working with Gwenn, I have found the strength, resolve, and compassion to tackle any obstacles in that journey. From our first meeting, Gwenn provided a space that was non-judgemental and empathic, allowing me to share and explore every corner of my inner self. And in the deepest, darkest, most vulnerable parts of me, I learnt to choose compassion over shame. Gwenn’s coaching has allowed me to be kinder to myself while still holding myself accountable and working towards a better sense of self. Gwenn’s practice is rooted in principles of integrity, honesty, and accountability and working with her has inspired me to grow, learn, and heal.”

N.

. . . such a joy to engage with.

“After almost 2 years of working with Gwenn, we cannot thank her enough for all the amazing work we’ve done together. She is objective, empathic, and overall just such a joy to engage with. She has an incredible ability to push us where we need it, and to be compromising when we are too hard on ourselves.
“We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our time working with Gwenn, and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a great coach and mentor.”

J. & K.

. . . I’m a healthier, happier, and more successful person today because of Gwenn . . .

“Gwenn is a helpful, supportive, and honest resource I can rely on during the difficult times as well as day-to-day life stuff. Gwenn has helped me through dark, deep-rooted trauma and made my life measurably better. I feel like I’m a healthier, happier, and more successful person today because of Gwenn and cannot recommend her enough if you are considering therapy for yourself or someone you love.”

A.

Gwenn helped me reshape my world view, believe in myself, stand up for myself . . .

“Building integrity is not easy when you’re a people pleaser. Gwenn helped me reshape my world view, believe in myself, stand up for myself, not worry about people’s opinions.”

C.