Life Coaching for Young Adults
Figuring out what's next, together.
For high schoolers, college students, and twenty-something’s who are unsure of what’s next, I’m here to help you find clarity and confidence in your next steps.
Who I Help
Whether you are a high school senior navigating the challenges that come with graduation looming, a college freshman trying to figure out what to do in this new place, or a twenty one year old trying to figure out if your post-grad job is the right fit for you, I want to sit with you in these challenges.
This phase of life is filled with so many questions.
What am I supposed to be doing?
Is this the right path for me?
Why do I feel this way?
What do I want my relationships to look like?
How involved do I get on campus or in my job?
How do I succeed?
What does success look like for me?
My goal as a coach is to partner with young adults who are unsure of what is next for them.
Book a free consultationAva created a safe space where she engaged with me and made me feel understood. I was able to see a certain issue I was struggling with much more clearly, and I felt extremely comfortable explaining things to her that I normally wouldn’t be able to tell others. She is 100% invested in my growth, and I now know how to take meaningful steps forward.
About Ava
Meet Ava McNeeley
Ava McNeeley is from Richardson, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Italian Studies in May of 2025.
She received her Life Coaching certification from the Certified Life Coach Institute and is pursuing a Master’s of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Seminary of the Southwest.
She is based in Austin, Texas and enjoys travel, live music, and sushi.
A Note to my Clients
The transitions can be hard. They can also be amazing.
The transitions from high school to college, and from college to the work force, can be hard. Those times can also be really amazing. Most of the time, they are both.
I entered college completely overwhelmed and struggling mentally. I made a choice to attend a school that I wasn't happy with. I was unsure how to live somewhere without my childhood friends and family, and I was figuring out who I wanted to be in this new environment. I felt resistant to moving back home, scared for the future, completely beaten down — but also absolutely sure that I had made the "wrong" choice of where to go to college.
Ultimately, I transferred schools twice before landing at the University of Texas, where I joined a sorority, got involved in organizations I felt passionate about, and began to feel empowered by my own choices. Though difficult, the lessons I learned during this time are invaluable to me.
I learned that "wrong" was not the best way to look at my decision. I learned the importance of knowing myself and trusting my gut. I learned how imperative it is to make decisions that align with my values.
I want to help you do the same — to decipher what it is you want, and identify a plan to get there.
Packages
Ways to work together
Every session is billed at $75 / hour.
Getting Started
3 Months-
6 virtual sessions over 3 months
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Includes CliftonStrengths 24 Assessment
Finding Momentum
6 Months-
12 virtual sessions over 6 months
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Includes CliftonStrengths 24 Assessment
Going Deeper
12 Months-
28 virtual sessions over 12 months
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Includes CliftonStrengths 24 Assessment
Coming Soon
Group Coaching · 4–8 people
A high school group focused on getting ready for college or whatever’s next, and a college group focused on entering the workforce — balancing a plan with flexibility.
Get in Touch
Let's start a conversation.
Tell me a little about where you are right now. The first consultation is free, and there's no pressure to commit.
Prefer email? Reach me directly at
coaching@avamcneeley.com