Lee Ann Dangelo

Well-being Coach


I am a transformational coach specializing in guiding parents, teens, and individuals who are committed to personal growth and seeking a path towards alleviating their own suffering. My coaching approach centers on empowering clients to gain insights into their thought processes, enabling them to navigate challenges such as fear, stress, anxiety, and past narratives with greater resilience and clarity.

Supporting Individuals with Anxiety and Depression

Navigating life amidst pressures and expectations can be daunting, especially when anxiety and depression cloud your path. I provide compassionate support and practical guidance to help you manage anxiety, seasonal affective disorder, excessive worry, and ruminating thoughts. Together, we’ll identify strategies to lighten your mental load and reconnect with a balanced, joyful life. I am committed to helping you address the root causes of your distress and achieve lasting change.

Empowering Teens and Young Adults

Adolescence and young adulthood present unique challenges, from social anxiety to overwhelming emotions and future pressures. I help teens and young adults manage social anxiety, peer stress, and dating and friendship complexities. Through addressing emotions like sadness, anger, and overwhelm, I provide tools to cope with depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. If overthinking, intrusive thoughts, or issues with confidence are barriers for you, I am here to guide you. Together, we can transform these challenges into growth opportunities.

Understanding Coaching

Coaching is a process that unlocks deeper insights into our thoughts, feelings, and mental well-being, revealing our innate health and resilience. Like regular physical health check-ups, mental health check-ins are crucial, as subtle mood shifts often go unnoticed. Coaching provides a supportive space to reflect and realign your mental state, addressing stressors before they escalate. Prioritizing mental health enables you to navigate life with clarity and ease. Treat your mental health with the same care as your physical health — they are intimately connected. Seeking coaching takes courage, and I am committed to helping you live a life with more ease.

Let's Talk

30-Minute Conversation with Lee Ann

Navigating life amidst pressures and expectations can be daunting, especially when anxiety and depression cloud your path. I am committed to helping you address the root causes of your distress and achieve lasting change.

This is a free, no obligation conversation.

Upcoming Workshops

Navigating the Holidays
1-Day Workshop • In-Person
Sunday, October 27, 2024 • 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Do you dread the upcoming holiday season? Do you often feel overwhelmed and stressed due to holiday pressure? Do you feel like you are not enough or do not have enough during these 2 months of the year? This workshop will explore how our expectations and past experiences get in the way of enjoying the season.We will explore another way of looking at our thoughts around the stories we tell ourselves and discuss how curiosity can change everything - What if there is an easier way to have a Happy Holiday?Ages 18 and up.

  • Investment: $10 for YMCA Full & Family Members; $30 for Non-Members

  • Registration Deadline: October 25th. Please contact Jolene Miceli at jmiceli@sccymca.org or 860-426-9589.


Parenting from the Heart
Early 2025

Creating a Calm and Connected HouseholdIf you find yourself not knowing what to do to help your children in these hard and confusing times, you are not alone. Parenting can be hard.

Previous Workshops

If You Think You're Alone, You're Not
4-Week Workshop • In-Person • Sept/Oct 2024


Rediscover the Real You
4-Week Workshop • via Zoom • July 2024


How to Worry Better
1-Day Workshop • In-Person • July 2024


Unlocking Life's Simplicity: A Transformational Journey
4-Week Workshop • via Zoom • May 2024

Testimonials

"I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this workshop. The content and discussions were wonderful. Lee Ann’s facilitation was so effective, inviting an exchange of ideas and experiences that made for rich discussions. She created a safe and respectful space that allowed participants to engage fully and share openly.I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I registered for this workshop series, but I am so happy that I was part of it. I took away so many important messages that apply to all parts of my life—personal, professional, family, relationships—and I think people at any stage of life or career will find this invaluable.I highly recommend this workshop. (I may even take it again someday!) I look forward to other programs Lee Ann will offer in the future."Patty M., Massachusetts


"Thank you for a wonderful experience. I thoroughly enjoyed our time together and the connection we shared. This was a very positive step on my journey forward after a traumatic time and loss in my life. The messages from Mavis were beautiful and simple, yet sparked meaningful sharing between us and discovery for me personally. Looking forward to more!"Heather M., Connecticut


"Thank you so much Lee Ann...I get a lovely feeling when we talk. It was so helpful to see what I control and what I can't and the stories we create that aren't true. You are a true blessing."S.B., United Kingdom


"I sat with our conversation yesterday and I wanted to tell you the deep love you gave me with such care and sincerity helped me to see that love inside of me. I felt warm, protected and safe and thus able to manage [the situation] with greater grace."L.B., United Kingdom


"Lee Ann guided me and helped me get quiet, so I could see the situation for what it really was and how I was thinking about it in the moment. Our conversation shifted me and I could see it in a whole new light that I had never considered."D.C., Florida

About Lee Ann Dangelo

The 3 Principles Journey

In 2008, my journey with the 3 Principles began when I attended a one-day seminar with Dr. Bill Pettit (of Illinois). The insights I gained that day sparked a profound transformation in my life. I recognized that there was a different way of thinking about challenges, particularly in the context of parenting, and I was determined to explore this path further.


A personal Transformation

My own life took a challenging turn in 2017 when I became a widow and a single mother to two daughters aged 16 and 13. The struggles, fights, and grief we experienced as a family led me to seek a better way to heal and thrive together. Despite traditional family therapy, lasting benefits seemed elusive. In those dark days, I remembered the principles I had encountered years earlier and decided to follow that path.In 2018, I joined The Rewilding Community, a group dedicated to education and practice of the 3 Principles. Two years later, I completed the Rewilders Guide Practitioner Training, a transformational experience that not only saved my family but also brought me profound insights.


The Power of Thought Awareness

I firmly believe that our daily diet, including our thoughts, significantly impacts our well-being. Through my coaching, I help clients become aware of their thoughts and understand how they influence their mood and actions. By recognizing thoughts for what they are – just thoughts – clients can gain greater control over their lives.I practice daily meditation to attain a state of tranquility, serenity, and equilibrium, fostering not only emotional well-being but also enhancing overall health.


Professional Credentials

My extensive background in healthcare administration, management, and consulting provides me with a solid foundation in understanding human behavior and the importance of mental well-being. I hold an MBA from the University of Connecticut, as well as a BA and a BS from the University of Hartford. I am also a certified Group X and Spinning instructor.


Lee Ann Featured on "Sounds of Health" Podcast

Listen as Lee Ann shares her journey as a transformational coach who helps teens and parents learn techniques of communication, mindfulness / meditation, diet and exercise.

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