Meet Your Coach
You Don’t Need Another Opinion — You Need Clarity
When teens and young adults feel stuck about what’s next, it’s rarely because they lack ability or ambition. It’s because they’ve never been given the space — or the tools — to truly understand themselves before being asked to decide.
That uncertainty creates stress, self-doubt, and pressure — for both teens and parents. And too often, families are forced to “figure it out as they go,” after time and money have already been spent.
That’s the gap LaunchForward Coaching exists to fill.
Why LaunchForward Coaching Exists
I'm Christina Drymon, PhD — and I created LaunchForward Coaching because I’ve seen, both personally and professionally, what happens when young people are rushed into decisions without clarity.
I didn’t follow a straight, traditional path. I started at community college, explored different directions, and eventually found my footing through higher education, psychology, and social work. What I learned along the way wasn’t just academic — it was deeply human.
I saw how powerful it is when someone feels understood, guided, and supported in discovering their own direction — instead of being told what they should do.
That insight now shapes everything we do at LaunchForward Coaching.
What Makes This Different
LaunchForward Coaching isn’t about pushing college, trades, or any single “right” answer. It’s about helping teens and young adults:
Understand their strengths
Recognize what energizes them
Explore real options — without pressure
Make decisions they can stand behind
So they move forward with confidence instead of second-guessing.
Why You Can Trust the Process
As a PhD-trained social worker with years of experience in research, mentoring, and ethical practice, I bring a level of professionalism and care that many coaching spaces lack. At LaunchForward, families can expect:
Clear boundaries
Confidentiality
Evidence-informed methods
Ethical, developmentally appropriate support
This is coaching grounded in both compassion and professional rigor.
The LaunchForward 8-Week Journey
Every teen we work with moves through a thoughtful, structured process designed to replace uncertainty with clarity:
Self-Discovery — We help students understand who they are — their strengths, values, interests, and motivations.
Exploration — Together, we explore aligned possibilities, expanding their view of what’s possible beyond default paths.
Planning — We create a clear, realistic roadmap with next steps that make sense for them.
Launch — Students leave with confidence, decision-making skills, and the ability to move forward without fear or pressure.
A Note for Parents
As a parent myself, I understand the weight of wanting to support your child — without pushing, fixing, or steering them in the wrong direction.
LaunchForward Coaching gives families a neutral, expert-guided space where teens can figure things out — and parents can step out of the role of “constant worrier” or “unintentional pressure source.”
You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
If your teen feels lost, unmotivated, or unsure about what’s next, there is a way forward — one built on clarity, confidence, and intentional choice.
I’d love to help you explore whether LaunchForward Coaching is the right fit.