Ginger Berkelhamer

There are 5 habits that when mastered will drastically improve your life giving it more joy, happiness and engagement.  These 5 habits are clarity, energy, courage, influence and productivity.  Happy and successful people are masters in these areas and I help my clients get there.

We look at areas where you need more clarity, whether that's professionally, personally or both.  The more clarity you gain, the better understanding you will have on where you are going.  We will look at energy; how much you have, how to sustain it and how to recharge so you can tackle all that you have to in your day.  We will look at courage.  Where are you not stepping up in your life and where are you backing down when you shouldn't. We will look at how influential you are being in your life.  Where do you need to have the tough conversations.  Lastly, we will look at productivity.  What habits are serving you and which are not.

I like to push my clients to think and sometimes be uncomfortable.   We don't change unless we get out of our comfort zones.  I help my clients see other perspectives so that they can change old thinking.  Most of all, I coach with compassion.

One on one coaching weekly for an hour.  Each week we will tackle an area of your life that is not working for you and create action plans to change that.  

All of my coaching is through Zoom, Skype or phone.

I was born and raised in NYC. A child of privilege; Park Avenue upbringing and private schools. Most people would have been envious of my life. But from the age of 8, I knew I was different. I was sneaking drinks after my parents’ cocktail parties. By the time I was 14, I was out in nightclubs (Studio 54 and Xenon) mostly. I thought I was so cool. However, I was a full blown cocaine addict and alcoholic. My parents were none the wiser for being the youngest, my parents were not paying too much attention.

Miraculously, I made it through George Washington University in 4 years (and 4 summers!) I landed a job with a prestigious advertising agency (Ogilvy & Mather). I fit right in! Drinking was encouraged at lunch and partying into the late hours was the norm. I met my future husband there and four years later, we wed. I always had a huge hole inside me that I would fill with drugs and alcohol and this man was just another “substance” I used to try and fix my unhappiness. When that didn’t work, I decided that it was time to have a baby. Totally delusional and misguided, I convinced my husband and 1 year later, our daughter was born. Needless to say, she did not fix me! The next four years were torture. I drank and smoked marijuana continuously while trying to deal with the trials of a newborn/ toddler. I was ill-equipped to care for her let alone myself. I was miserable and only lived to get high.

One night, I was so depressed that I locked myself in the bathroom and threatened suicide. My husband had to knock down the door and when I looked up, my crying daughter was standing there. I knew at that moment, it was over.

I immediately went to AA and found a fellowship of people who were just like me. It took time to clear up, for I had done so much damage to my mind and my body. I worked really hard to love myself so I could give that love to my husband and daughter. Everyday I stay grateful that I am alive and have healthy relationships with those around me. I have been sober since May 22, 2000. I never want to return to a life of addiction.

My husband and I currently live in Warren, VT home to Sugarbush Ski Resort. We both enjoy winter activities as well as biking, kayaking and hiking in the summer. Our daughter is a Science teacher and an amazing individual.   I can honestly say today I live as a functioning, contributing member of society and for that I am eternally grateful. So you know I have first hand experience with what you may struggle with.

My 12 week program is $1599 with payment plans available.