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 been there.

There was a season in my life when I thought, "Life shouldn't feel this hard." I just didn't know where to start.

So, I started small.

Each day when I got home, I took 30 minutes for myself. No guilt, no explanations. Just time to slow down, reflect, and reset.

That simple habit gave me clarity, energy, and space to show up better for my children and myself.

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

Your best life doesn't happen by accident.

It is built intentionally, through facing challenges, making beneficial choices, and adapting to necessary change.

Our Story

Who We Are

I founded PAT Consulting LLC in 2000 to help people live healthier, more balanced lives. Positive Alternatives reflects what we believe: 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 to 40, who are looking for practical, sustainable ways to navigate life.

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There's something powerful about what can happen when people realize they're not alone in their challenges.

We help people understand your best life doesn't happen by accident. It is built intentionally through facing challenges, making beneficial choices, and adapting to necessary change.

Registered Nurse · 25+ Years Nationally Certified School Nurse Entrepreneur Since 2000 Seminary Graduate Health & Wellness Educator Life Skills Coach

Our Approach

What We Focus On

Through resources, coaching, and practical guidance we help you reconnect with your Mind, Body, and Soul. This work isn't about perfection. It's about awareness, and making changes that fit your real life.

Why It Works

Why This Approach Works

I bring years of experience in mental health, conflict resolution, leadership, problem-solving, and coaching people through life's challenges across different ages and stages. This approach is warm, honest, and practical because it's been lived, not just learned.

Ready to Begin?

Whether through our online resources or the
Transforming Life's Narrative program,
we're here to walk with you.

Stress less. Grow more. Build a healthier tomorrow.

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