One-on-One Coaching

Personalized support for focused attention, honest feedback, and tools to move forward with confidence.


I offer two types of coaching, each tailored to specific goals.  Choose the path that fits where you are now.

One-on-one coaching session

Two Ways to Work Together

Acting Coaching

Audition prep, performance work, and artistic growth

Prepare for auditions or roles with personalized coaching that brings fresh insight and emotional depth to your work.


Perfect for:

  • Audition & Monologue preparation 
  • Grad School applications
  • Character development
  • Performance coaching 
  • On-camera technique & self tape

What you will gain: Confidence walking into the room, specific choices that land, and tools you can use beyond our sessions.

Creative & Life Coaching

Creative awakening, direction and personal transformation

As a certified health and life coach, I blend acting tools with proven coaching principles to help you take meaningful action toward your more fulfilling & creative life.

Perfect for:

  • Breaking through creative blocks
  • Building confidence and presence in all areas of life
  • Developing self-awareness and emotional availability
  • Creating a more playful, embodied relationship with life

What you will gain: Clarity about what you truly want, tools for moving through what is stuck, and renewed creative energy.

How It Works

Step 1: Book Your Free Call

Choose the type of coaching that fits your needs and book a free 20-30 minute call. We will talk about what you are working on, what you are hoping to achieve, and whether coaching is a good fit.

Step 2: Design Your Package

Based on our conversation, we will design a coaching package that fits your goals and timeline. Some clients book single sessions for specific needs. Others commit to ongoing work for deeper transformation.

Step 3: Get to Work

Sessions are typically 60-90 minutes and can happen in person in Portland area or online via Zoom.  We will work hands-on, exploring, discovering, and building tools you can use beyond our sessions.

What to Expect in Coaching

A Safe Space to Explore

Coaching works best when you feel safe enough to be honest, vulnerable, and willing to try things that might feel like a stretch. I create a non-judgmental space where making discoveries is part of the process.

Hands-On, Active Work

This is not just talking about your goals. It is actively exploring them. Depending on the type of coaching, you might work on your feet with material, use creative exercises, or engage in reflective practices that help you access new insights.

Honest Feedback and Fresh Perspectives

I will tell you what I see, both what is working and what is getting in your way. My feedback is always grounded in curiosity and support, but I will not shy away from asking hard questions or challenging you to push beyond your comfort zone.

Tools You Can Use on Your Own

Everything we work on is designed to give you tools you can use independently. Whether it is a preparation technique, a creative practice, or a new way of approaching challenges, coaching equips you to keep growing.

Choose Your Next Step

Book the call that best matches your goals, and let’s start with the kind of support you need most right now.

Is Coaching Right for You?

Coaching works best for people who are:

  • Ready to do the work
  • Willing to be honest
  • Open to trying new approaches, even if they feel uncomfortable
  • Committed to showing up consistently
  • Curious about possibility

Coaching might not be the right fit if you are are not willing to be honest, or expect someone else to do the work for you. This is a collaboration. I bring the tools and experience, but you bring the commitment and courage.

Why Work With Me?

I have been a professional actor, director, and teacher for over 25 years, and I am a certified health and life coach. I know what it takes to prepare for high-stakes auditions, to develop a character, to work through creative blocks, and to show up authentically in moments that matter.

But more importantly, I know how to create a space where people feel safe to take risks, make discoveries, and do their best work. Whether we are working on a monologue or navigating a life transition, my approach is the same: I meet you where you are, honor your process, and challenge you to be courageously yourself.

I am not here to tell you what to do. I am here to help you discover what is possible.

What Coaching Clients Are Saying

Chris was warm and supportive in our session. He made me feel comfortable and free to play, to mess up, to go for it. He gave constructive feedback and offered fresh ideas for how to approach the text. I would absolutely work with him again.

Amy N.

Chris, I got into Yale! Thank you for your support with this process over the past couple of years, it was a big source of growth for me as an actor and helped make this possible.

Liam B.

I am going to college! The Manhattan School of Music! Thank you, so, so, SO much. This has been an exhilarating and stressful year and you have helped me get through it with your support and your belief in me.

Amber M.

Chris is direct, open, honest and constructive. Within a few minutes of working with him my monologues found new physical and emotional life.

Jim V.

I will be attending the University of Arizona next fall getting a BFA in Musical Theatre. I ended up getting offers from six colleges for their musical theatre programs! Thank you so much for your help on my monologues during this audition process!

Ali O.

I have decided on getting my BFA in Acting at CalArts! I could not have done it without you. Thank you so much for preparing me for my auditions and encouraging me along the way.

Rachel B.

      

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a coaching session?
Most sessions are 60-90 minutes, depending on what we are working on.
Do you offer in-person or online coaching?
Both! I work with clients in person in the Portland area and online via Zoom for clients anywhere.
How many sessions do I need?
It depends on your goals. Some clients book a single session for specific needs. Others work with me for several sessions or commit to ongoing coaching for sustained growth.
What is the difference between the three types of coaching?
Acting Coaching focuses on auditions, performance, and craft. Life Coaching uses acting tools for personal growth and transformation. Solo Show Development is specifically for creating and performing your own story on stage.
Can I work with you for more than one type of coaching?
Absolutely! Some clients combine acting coaching with life coaching, or work on a solo show while also preparing for auditions. We will design something that fits your needs.
What are your credentials?
I am a certified health and life coach with over 25 years of professional experience as an actor, director, and teacher. My coaching combines formal life coaching training with deep expertise in acting techniques like Meisner, Viewpoints, and embodied performance practices.
How much does coaching cost?
Pricing varies based on the type of coaching and number of sessions. We will discuss this during your initial call.
How do I get started?
Book the free call that matches the type of coaching you are interested in, and we will take it from there.

Ready to Get Started?

Choose the type of coaching that fits, and let's have a conversation about how I can support you.

Still have questions? Contact me directly