Mental Health Support & Diabetes Education For Individuals And Families
Navigate Type 1 Diabetes with authentic, honest, and collaborative T1D coaching.
Parenting a child with a chronic illness is exhausting.
The burden of self-advocacy as a teen and young adult is endless.
the grief, the guilt, the fear, and the frustration of T1D seems invisible…
Whether you or someone in your family has just been diagnosed or have lived with T1D for years, you’ve felt it. I hear you.
With customized coaching, professional connections and my own lived experience, I’m here to tell you that
kids and teens with type 1 diabetes and their families can thrive.
How Diabetes Health Coaching Works
Let’s Meet!
Listening is the foundation of my approach to T1D coaching, so we start there.
Customize Your Plan
I work with your needs and your desired level of support. No sales or gimmicks.
Confidently Navigate Your Journey
Rooted in the spirit of summer camp, the song Finding Smiles speaks to the power of reflection and unity. I hope that despite diabetes, you and your family will continue to find your smile.
What People Are Saying
She helps me see things through his eyes.
“Anna is a wealth of support and expertise, and someone whose perspective I really value. She understands what my child is going through, and she helps me see things through his eyes. This is something that is so difficult to get from my teen directly. I’m grateful for Anna’s services and the connections I’ve made with other parents.”
—Amy D.
Group Program Participant
Anna just gets it.
“Anna just gets it. As a person living with diabetes, a parent herself, and working in the diabetes space for years, she has multiple perspectives that allow her to connect with others in a way that is unique and powerful.”
— Katie W.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Nurturing and nonjudgmental.
“Anna created a nurturing and nonjudgmental environment that encouraged me to look for ways in which we can all create meaningful and fulfilling lives even in the face of challenge. She continually presented me with opportunities, resources, and experiences that allowed me to grow and learn as a young adult. I am immensely grateful for Anna’s guidance and support!”
— Jenna F.
T1D Young Adult
Hi there! I’m Anna.
I am a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and have a masters in social work from Washington University in St. Louis. In 2005 I graduated from Syracuse University with a dual bachelor of science degree in psychology in child and family studies. Today I am thrilled to offer private virtual coaching and education for individuals and families with T1D.
Diagnosed in kindergarten, and like many children with T1D, I struggled to feel included, lied about my blood sugars, and often thought about how life would be easier without T1D.
At age 10 my parents nudged me to attend diabetes camp where I began to understand the importance of having a supportive community of peers, mentors, and others who just “get it.”
These early experiences fueled my passion to work in diabetes.
For the past 20 years I have held a variety of leadership positions at several non-profit organizations, camps, and clinics across the US including the American Diabetes Association, T1D Exchange, and the College Diabetes Network. I have created nationally recognized programs for youth and their families, served on multiple national and international committees, spoken at dozens of diabetes conferences worldwide, and contributed to multiple published research articles.
I love cross-training, rescue dogs, traveling, and baking, but most importantly spending time with my husband and 2 littles. I live outside Boston, MA.