Meet Your Coach
Christina Drymon, PhD
My path to becoming a coach has been a journey of embracing my own story and helping others do the same. I grew up in a household with a unique set of beliefs that made me see the world a little differently from those around me. For instance, certain traditions and holidays weren’t part of our lives, and higher education wasn’t really emphasized as a priority.
Despite that, I always had a love for learning. I took my own route, starting with community college, and eventually moving to Chicago, where I truly found my academic and personal footing. I explored teaching, but ultimately followed my heart into psychology and social work, because I knew I wanted to connect with people one-on-one and help them find their own paths.
These experiences have deeply influenced LaunchForward Coaching. I know what it’s like to feel a bit out of step with the expectations around you, and I’ve learned how empowering it can be to carve out your own direction. That’s exactly what I aim to help young people and their parents do — find clarifty, purpose, and a path that feels uniquely theirs, even if it’s not what they originally expected.
Alongside my professional journey, I’m a mom to two wonderful boys who keep me busy and remind me daily of the importance of exploring the world with curiosity. I love spending time outdoors with them, which is a great balance to the busy city life here in Chicago.
In short, I’m here to support you in navigating your own story, just as I’ve navigated mine. Let’s find the path that fits you best.
My Mission: Empowering Teens to Launch Foward
At the heart of LaunchForward is a simple but powerful mission: to help teens and young adults navigate their futures with clarity and confidence. I believe that every young person deserves to feel understood, empowered, and equipped to make choices that truly align with who they are. My goal is to create a supportive space where they can discover their strengths, explore possibilities, and launch into the next chapter of their lives with a sense of purpose and excitement.
At LaunchForward, I believe in combining the best of both worlds: the flexibility and future-focused mindset of coaching with the professionalism and ethical care of a more regulated field. With a PhD in Social Work and years of experience in mentoring and research, I approach coaching with a committment to confidentiality, clear boundaries, and the highest standards of professional ethics.
Bringing Professional Standards to Coaching
Our 8-week program is thoughfully designed to guide teens and young adults through four key phases, each about two weeks long:
Self-Discovery: We start by helping each student uncover their unique strengths, values, and motivations, building a foundaction of self-awareness.
Exploration: Next, we explore potential paths that align with who they are, from educational choices to career possibilities, broadening their horizons.
Planning: Then we move into creating a personalized roadmap, helping them set realistic goals and actionable steps that reflect their true interests and ambitions.
Launch: Finally, we focus on readiness for the future, equipping them with decision-making skills and the confidence to move forward with clarity.
A Glimpse Into Our 8-Week Journey
Let’s Help Your Teen Launch Forward
If your teen feels lost, unmotivated, or unsure about what’s next, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Together, we’ll uncover their strengths, build their confidence, and help them take the next step with purpose.
👉 Book a Discovery Call to learn how LaunchForward Coaching can help your teen find clarity, confidence, and direction.