I’m Cheryl Pitcher
Certified Professional Life Coach, Specializing in Executive Function Development and Life Skills
Partnering with young adults to enhance executive function skills, develop resilience,
and achieve meaningful progress in academics, careers, and life.
National Social Anxiety Center
The Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (KY-CARDS) is proud to be the Louisville regional clinic with The National Social Anxiety Center (NSAC)
About Me
Cheryl Pitcher is a Certified Professional Life Coach (CPLC), Executive Function Coach (EFC), and Health Coach (CHC) with over 25 years of experience transforming lives. With a degree in Psychology from Indiana University, Cheryl combines her expertise and personal journey to empower individuals facing difficulties with anxiety, work-life balance, self-care challenges, and overall well-being.
Specializing in young adults (16-30+), Cheryl focuses on helping clients overcome executive function challenges, and the stressors associated with emerging adulthood. Her personalized, evidence-based approach equips clients with essential life skills like time management, emotional regulation, and decision-making to foster confidence, resilience, and independence.
As the Lead Life Coach at the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (KYCARDS), Cheryl collaborates with psychologists to provide targeted coaching for individuals managing stressors associated with anxiety and ADHD. Her compassionate, results-driven coaching inspires clients to overcome obstacles, embrace their strengths, and achieve meaningful progress in academics, careers, and life.
“Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to manage your time, emotions, and responsibilities while trying to figure out how to reach your academic and life goals?”
Things we address:
Overwhelm and frustration with time management, procrastination, and disorganization.
Struggles with emotional regulation, including managing stress, anxiety, and impulsivity.
Difficulties staying focused and following through on tasks.
Lack of confidence and clarity in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
Challenges associated with transitioning to college, careers, or independent living.
Things we achieve:
Clear, actionable goals using evidence-based frameworks to build focus and direction.
Time management, organization, and prioritization strategies to reduce overwhelm.
Enhanced emotional regulation and resilience for managing stress and impulsivity.
Compassionate coaching structured to foster accountability, and build confidence.
Measurable milestones and reflection tools offer clear evidence of client growth.
Create a strategic plan for building independence and sustaining success.
Certified Professional Life Coach, Specializing in Executive Function Development and
Life Skills
Cheryl empowers young adults to master executive function skills, build confidence, and foster habits for independent success
Why should you work with a Life Coach?
Coaching Statistics and benefits to the client:
- 90% of clients are satisfied with their coaching experience
- 96% of clients would hire a coach again
- 80% reported improvements in self-confidence
- 73% reported improvements in relationships
- 72% improved communication skills
- 67% improved their work-life balance
- 57% improved their time management
Forbes stated on March 28, 2019, “The Institute of Coaching cites that over 70% of individuals who receive coaching benefited from improved work performance, relationships and more effective communication skills.”
What are Executive Function Skills?
Executive Function Skills
- Working Memory: Holding and using information temporarily to complete tasks.
- Inhibition: Controlling impulses, resisting distractions, and thinking before acting.
- Cognitive Flexibility: Adapting to change, switching tasks, and seeing new perspectives.
- Planning & Organization: Setting goals, creating plans, and managing time and
resources. - Task Initiation: Starting tasks promptly and maintaining momentum.
- Self-Monitoring: Evaluating and adjusting thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to meet goals.
- Emotional Regulation: Managing emotions effectively in stressful situations.
- Time Management: Prioritizing and allocating time to achieve goals.
- Sustained Attention: Staying focused on tasks for extended periods.
- Task Persistence: Remaining committed to tasks despite challenges.
3.1%
Of people have Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in the U.S. population. Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
6.8%
Social Anxiety Disorder effects this percentage of both men and women, typically beginning around age 13.
6.7%
While Major Depressive Disorder can develop at any age, the median age at onset is 32.5 years old.
25%
Equally common among men and women, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD) median age of onset is 19, with this percentage of cases occurring by the age of 14.
Rapid Relief, Lifelong Change!
“After a negative experience with another life coach, I was hesitant to try
again, but my therapist and family encouraged me to give it another shot. I’m
so glad I did. In a short time, I’ve tackled some pretty big goals I wasn’t sure I
could achieve. The growth, freedom, and renewed hope for the future have
been a much needed shift in my life. Working with Cheryl has been a great
experience. She met me where I was and championed me in ways I didn’t
know I needed. Her support has truly been life-changing!”