Hi, I’m Debra

I’m really glad you’re here.

I’m a Life Challenges Coach and healthcare professional who understands what it

feels like to be stretched thin. Stress builds quietly. Decisions pile up. And before you

know it, there’s no space left to breathe or think.

I’ve lived that.

There was a season when I thought, “Life shouldn’t feel this hard.” I just didn’t know

where to start.

How This Began

I started small.

Each day when I got home, I took thirty minutes for myself. No guilt. No explanations.

Just time to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with myself.

That simple habit gave me clarity, energy, and the emotional space to show up

better, for my children and for myself.

That’s when things began to change. Now, I help others create that same space in their

own lives.

Who We Are

I founded PAT Consulting LLC in 2000 as a coaching and wellness organization

focused on helping people live healthier, more balanced lives. Positive Alternatives is

our DBA and reflects what we believe in: real solutions for real-life challenges.

Our work began in residential youth facilities across North Carolina and has grown into

coaching individuals, primarily ages 25–40, who are ready for support in navigating

life in ways that feel practical, human, and sustainable.

Group coaching holds a special place in my heart. There’s something powerful

about people coming together, learning from one another, and realizing they’re not

alone in what they’re dealing with.

What We Focus On

Positive Alternatives offers space to reconnect with your Mind, Body, and Soul. Let’s

face it, life gets busy, and it’s easy to lose yourself in the process. This work isn’t about

perfection. It’s about awareness, support, and making changes that actually fit your

life.

How We Help

We help you:

• Understand where you are right now

• Make intentional choices for meaningful change

• Build practical stress-relief skills

• Navigate challenges without burning out

• Create healthier patterns that last

Your best life doesn’t happen by accident. It happens with support, consistency, and

the right tools. That’s where we come in.

Why This Approach Works

While we provide guidance and support at every step, I bring years of experience in

mental health, conflict resolution, leadership, and coaching people through

challenging seasons.

These tools weren’t learned in isolation. I’ve tested them in real situations, with real

people, over many years.

My approach is warm, honest, and practical. I believe every struggle holds the

potential for growth when we’re given the space and support to work through it.

I’ll be honest—technology isn’t my strength. I’m grateful for the people helping me

share this work online so more individuals can access the support they need.

An Invitation

If you’re ready to invest in yourself and build a healthier tomorrow, you’re in the

right place.

Whether through our online resources or the Transforming Life’s Narrative Group

Coaching Program, we’d love to walk alongside you as you begin to stress less,

grow more, and find balance in your everyday life.