I’m Debra Manetta, a certified life coach and longtime communications professional at an inner-city New York College. My work—both at the College and in coaching—is rooted in deep listening, clarity, and helping people make sense of their stories. 

Coaching grew from my lived experience navigating mental illness and neurodivergence in my own family. I know what it feels like to be the steady one. The responsible one. The one who holds it together.

I work with caregivers, siblings, and educators who are ready to move from overwhelm to clarity, from coping to something steadier, even joyful. Helping you find joy — that’s the work.