Karyn Wolfe Life and Image Coaching for Teens
Empowering Teen Girls to Embody Self-Awareness and Self-Compassion
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About Dr. Karyn Wolfe
I am an actively practicing board-certified pediatrician located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Over my 18 years in practice, I have developed a passion for helping my adolescent patients navigate body image difficulties and challenges in their mental health. For almost ten years, I have taught puberty and family life classes in a local school and have recently begun teaching a body positivity curriculum. In 2023, I made the decision to leave my pediatric practice and pursue a path that will allow me to focus on preteen and teen girls. I completed my life coaching certification with Teen Wisdom Inc. Life Coaching Program for Teen Girls in 2023. I also completed my training with The Body Positive facilitator training program in 2022 and am currently participating in a study with The Body Positive and Eastern Virginia Medical School introducing an updated curriculum to middle school students. My approach is holistic and tailored to each individual's unique goals.
As a teen life coach, I develop a professional relationship with an adolescent girl that enables that girl to define and attain her personal goals. I use my experience and skills to gently guide my client through challenges and celebrate her successes. I create a safe space for my client and help her recognize her personal strengths, find her authentic voice, develop a sense of self-awareness, self-compassion and resilience. As her teen life coach, I help my client navigate situations by empowering her to make choices and advocate for herself. Together, we develop tools that will enable her to thrive and flourish through the adolescent years and into adulthood.
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Karyn's story
I started as a primary care pediatrician in 2005. Since that time, I have watched teen girls continue to struggle under ever-increasing pressure. Our girls are facing pressures that today's adults never experienced growing up. From academic and extracurricular performance, to unrealistic and unhealthy body expectations, to a self-imposed obligation to be a perfect friend and daughter, these stresses create an unattainable goal for adolescent girls.
I have spent many of my appointments with these girls working through stress reduction skills and tools to navigate some of these challenges. However, a medical practice is not conducive to spending long periods of time with a single patient. So, here I am, following my passion and purpose. I will continue to practice medicine as a pediatric hospitalist in a nearby hospital, while providing the guidance our teen girls need and deserve as a life coach.
I enjoy working alongside the adolescent girl to brainstorm which tools work best for them. I often explore affirmations, mindfulness, breathing, critical problem solving and soul searching with my patients. I teach intuitive self-care, responding to one's inner critic and becoming more self-aware. I focus on developing a growth mindset with my clients. I am flexible with the patient and follow her lead during our sessions. She will find a safe space to explore what tools work best for her, as I guide her through this often tumultuous time. I am comfortable discussing a myriad of topics, including, but not limited to, academic pressures, family relationships, friendships, gender and sexuality, body image disturbance, anxiety and low self-esteem, self-harm, bullying, substance use and abuse and future planning. I work with girls ages 10 to 22 years old and prefer to meet in person at a location that is comfortable for the client.
My Services
Karyn offers individual coaching sessions for teen girls who need support and guidance on their personal journey. Through these sessions, Karyn helps girls develop self-awareness and cultivate a positive self-image. She provides a safe space for girls to express themselves and work through any challenges they may be facing.
Karyn also offers group coaching sessions for teen girls. These sessions provide a supportive community for girls to connect with others who may be going through similar experiences. In these groups, Karyn helps girls develop social skills, build self-esteem, and learn effective communication.
Karyn offers image coaching sessions for teen girls who want to improve their self-image and self-confidence. Through these sessions, Karyn helps girls develop a positive body image, conquer their inner critic, and build self-esteem. She provides a safe and supportive environment for girls to explore their personal style and express themselves.
Testimonials
"I’ve known Dr. Wolfe for over ten years, since I was a child. Through those years she has made such a positive impact on my life and helped me through issues with body image, relationships, and my physical and mental well-being. She was truly such a strong support through my teenage years and I have no doubt that she can and will provide the same care and guidance to others.” ~Grace
"Dr Wolfe has been a blessing to our family! From the first day we brought our adopted daughter home she has been instrumental in supporting us in her growth and development. Every time we have needed guidance she has had answers. She is extremely knowledgeable but more importantly, she knows and understands our child. These teenage years have been especially challenging and Karyn has repeatedly shared information and resources that have helped us through tricky times. We are so grateful for her!" ~Sue
"Dr. Wolfe has been the sole Pediatrician following all three of my daughters from birth until their preteen years. Nothing could have prepared me for how much guidance and support I would need upon entering the preteen/teen stage of parenting daughters. During these often difficult appointments, Dr. Wolfe always made my girls feel seen, heard and most importantly, validated and understood in this complex stage of life. Her interactions with each of my daughters was always the perfect combination of ensuring that they know their experience is completely normal while empowering each of them with the resources, strategies,and coping mechanisms to use outside of their visit. During the phase of life when Mom-knows-all loses much of its credibility, Dr. Wolfe became the voice of reason, guidance and professionalism that my girls needed more than ever. ~Carrie
Empower your teen today
As a Life and Image Coach for Teens, with almost twenty years of experience working with teenagers in my medical practice, I am dedicated to helping teen girls thrive. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and start her journey.
