Client Experiences
Finding the Right Coach Makes All the Difference When You Are Coming Out
I have helped hundreds of people through the coming out process, along with those who are curious and questioning their sexuality, along with those navigating divorce. Every individual’s journey is unique and has components that they have to find their way to face.
However, the coming out process does have fundamental steps that are part of the process, and having a coach who has walked this path and support from others can make all the difference.
I am committed to providing coaching without an agenda. I work with you to discover your path so that you can live authentically as you, and how you determine to live your life as you come out.
Here are some of my client’s experiences and how I have specifically helped them navigate their coming out journey.
SAG
The retreat Anne-Marie facilitated was professional, supportive, educational, spiritual but most importantly, a safe space for me to share my fears, my excitement and the unfolding of the later in life coming out process. I’d recommend Anne-Marie’s counseling, workshops, or retreats for any woman starting this sacred process.
SN
Thank you again so much for all of your help over these many months. You have helped me more than I can express and I am so grateful to you. ❤️
Jen D.
I am in such a better place. you were a critical part of that.
LP
Our last conversation was incredibly valuable to me and I am still experiencing the ripple effects! Thank you from the cockles of my heart.
Rachel
She was such a wonderful counselor for my kid in her grieving process. My teen daughter felt safe in her space. She really was able to open up and start the healing process.
Jean
“It was with some trepidation and anxiety that I first met with Anne-Marie for an online session via Zoom! Counseling online? Seriously, Anne-Marie combines all of the attributes that I was looking for in a trusted advisor: kind and funny but also serious and no-nonsense. In addition, she provided the spiritual dimension that I requested and which has been lacking in my other counseling experience. Thank you Anne-Marie for your insights and your openness. I am looking forward to taking the next step with the online support group!”
MK
“Cannot say enough about Anne-Marie’s groups! There is no other place I can go to have these conversations and the help and support we give each other is simply invaluable! Seeing the positive changes in each other week to week is amazing. We also manage to have fun – and I’ve definitely learned a lot! For me it’s the small group environment that makes the difference.”
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MJW
“It was a really amazing experience. I not only got to know 6 other very special women, I also got to know myself much, much better. Highly recommended even for the most retiring or timid souls out there. Anne-Marie does an outstanding job as moderator.”
KS
“I am so completely happy that I took the leap of faith and signed up for the Questioning Queers Nashville Workshop, it was exactly what and when I needed it. Anne-Marie Zanzal created an itinerary that was the right mix of deep work, community, entertainment, and rest. For a myriad of reasons creating my own acceptance of my queerness has been a struggle; being in a safe accepting environment while I explored that further created more space in me to grow and heal”
TK
Thanks for all the love and support over the past 6 months.You are helping so many women.Remember to take care of yourself, and keep on lovin’ that Tonda:))
KB
Thank you again for all of your kindness and the work you do. I can’t
>> imagine my life without your retreat because I would still be stuck
>> and hating myself. I am so grateful for you and what you are doing.
>> And I love listening to your podcast and continue to share it with
>> others. It’s so nice to hear people living fully-it is inspiring.
JS
I wanted to reach out and thank you for your work and participation in my journey. Your writing, sharing your journey and participating in coaching and groups with you have given me the gift of trusting myself and my journey.
Megan
Anne-Marie is the best! Caring, compassionate, engaging—you won’t find a more thoughtful and inspiring mentor!
Anne H.
“I sought out Anne-Marie’s counsel and guidance to help me deal with some of my feelings of guilt. Anne-Marie is a fantastic listener, showed a great deal of compassion and empathy and offered very insightful and heartfelt advice on how to care for myself in this process of grieving and letting go. After a session I feel uplifted, empowered, and loved.”
Jackie
“It was wonderful to hear your story, your wisdom and wit. I love your perception of God, energy and spirit. I knew you were awesome way back when I had a chip on my shoulder with *religion* and we had a discussion in the office kitchen. I was floored when you didn’t slam my theory or preach to me lol. You are so inspiring. May you have many many years of love, health and happiness.”
JBS
“Being in this group the last six weeks has helped me in my process SO much!! I felt so supported and so much less isolated. It gave me the courage to fully come out to myself and my husband and then to my kids. And I know I will be connected to the folks in the group for a good long time. Anne Marie is so validating and supportive! Can’t recommend it enough!!”
SB
“Being a part of one of Anne-Marie’s support groups has helped me feel more comfortable talking about my sexuality, is helping me to move forward in my life after my divorce and is helping me to do the work as I become the best version of myself. Anne-Marie is a comforting and supportive facilitator who wants everyone in the group to feel heard and validated. I highly recommend signing up and committing to this. It will help you more than you could expect!”
SO
The retreat Anne-Marie facilitated was professional, supportive, educational, spiritual but most importantly, a safe space for me to share my fears, my excitement and the unfolding of the later in life coming out process. I’d recommend Anne-Marie’s counseling, workshops, or retreats for any woman starting this sacred process.
Elizabeth A.
I have great respect for you and how you stand on your power. There is an exercise that I do from time to time where I envision a person who I admire for his or her qualities and I see that person as an example of how I can develop those qualities on myself. I have done that exercise with you in my mind twice. You really stand on your power. Thank you Anne-Marie.
SR
Much love and appreciation is sent your way, you made a difference in my life, Anne-Marie! SO, THANK YOU!
Lauren P.
Thank you for sending the Zoom and for your stunning attention today. I felt your compassion and encouragement. You saw me through to some clarity that I had not connected before. I am grateful for each of these and happy to be getting to know you.
Look forward to seeing you Thursday.
Andrea
Do yourself a favor & get into Anne-Marie’s coaching group! It’s the best thing you’ll ever do for yourself if you are anywhere if you are anywhere on the coming out journey ❤️
Javanna
Ann-Marie is a great listener and offers support as we navigate our way through coming out and self acceptance. She has a wealth of experience and has always helped me feel like she sees me and understands because she’s been there herself. I love her support groups which are really healing spaces. I highly recommend Ann-Marie.
Karin
I met Anne- Marie at a very dark and scared time in my life. I was so unaware with what was happening to me and around me and I found her by googling “I’ve been married for 27 years and I think I might be gay”. She was responsive and attentive from that moment on, coaching me and bringing me into a supportive group of others who were in the same dark place as me. I still feel connected to AnneMarie and I know I can reach out to her anytime. I am forever grateful for the coaching and love and understanding that she has given me, and for the thousands of connections and friendships I have made with amazing humans who I feel connected to.
SO
“I can’t thank you enough for all the help this year! I am so excited about the life I am creating!”
KH
“Thank you for standing alongside of me, in the past seven months, as I have stood toe to toe with my dragons and faced them down. Only a woman who has stood toe to toe with her own dragons knows how to stand beside women who are working hard to slay their dragons. You are a bad-ass dragon slayer!”
LR
“Where to begin? Anne-Marie has helped me so much in just a few weeks of coaching. She has made me feel much more confident and brave.”
TG
I’m so glad I went to the conference when I did. It was exactly what I needed. It changed my outlook and it got me out of a bad situation and helped me to be ok to not give up. It was especially life changing and it made me realize I wasn’t the only one to have had this life experience. It was so amazing to hear that others went through and had felt so much like I did. I owe it to Anne-Marie and all the ladies that were at the retreat with me.