Organizational Psychology · Clinical Insight · Integrative Mental Wellness

The science of understanding.The art of thriving.

Dr. Claudia Coker, Ph.D. | LPC · PSE · CTP · CIMPH · NBC-HWC

Helping people flourish and organizations thrive through psychological science, executive strategy and integrative mental wellness—across work, health, relationships and life.

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The Curious CatalystDr. Claudia Coker
Psychological Insight✦Whole-Person Wellness✦Purposeful Leadership
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How can we work together?

01 / INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIESClinical & whole-person wellness 02 / ORGANIZATIONSExecutive & workforce advisory 03 / EVENTS & CONFERENCESSpeaking & facilitation 04 / CONTINUING LEARNINGCourses, training & books
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A More Connected Perspective

More than a diagnosis.
More than a role.

Flourishing is shaped by the connections among work, health, family, relationships, community and purpose. Supporting the whole person means understanding the settings and systems that influence daily life.

My Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (IMMH)–informed perspective connects psychological insight with lifestyle, nervous system health and environment—applied appropriately across counseling, wellness education and organizational consulting.

Because organizations thrive when people thrive.

The Philosophy Behind My Work

“Curiosity opens the door. Compassion creates safety. Connection makes room for transformation.”

— Dr. Claudia Coker
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Meet Dr. Claudia Coker

Strategic in perspective.
Human at heart.

I’m Dr. Claudia Coker, an organizational psychologist, workforce strategist, licensed professional counselor and integrative wellness practitioner. My work bridges executive leadership and emotional well-being.

For more than two decades, I’ve advised leaders on culture, workforce transformation and people strategy while helping individuals navigate emotional health, neurodivergence and life transitions.

My training in trauma-informed care, functional and integrative medicine, and health coaching brings a whole-person perspective to distinct clinical, educational and organizational services.

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The Woman Behind the Work

Two worlds.
One human-centered vision.

I’ve worked across corporate, government and nonprofit settings, bringing psychological insight to boardrooms, clinical settings and everyday life.

My experience includes work connected with Lockheed Martin and Booz Allen Hamilton—reinforcing a simple belief: organizations thrive when people thrive.

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Areas of Expertise

Human flourishing.
Across work and life.

Four focused areas of expertise, with distinct pathways for individuals, leaders and organizations.

01 ORGANIZATIONS & LEADERS

Leadership, Culture & Workforce Transformation

Executive coaching and advising, leadership capability, people strategy, strategic workforce planning, culture design, organizational effectiveness and change management.

02 INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES

Clinical & Emotional Well-Being

Anxiety, trauma, grief, emotional regulation, relationships, parenting, women’s mental health, perimenopause and life transitions.

03 DEVELOPMENT & ASSESSMENT

Neurodivergence & Psychological Insight

ADHD, autism, executive functioning, neurodiversity-affirming support, psychological screening and assessment-informed consultation, with supervised evaluation pathways where authorized.

04 BRAIN, BODY & LIFESTYLE

Integrative Wellness & Human Performance

Functional and integrative medicine-informed education, sleep, nutrition, metabolic wellness, stress physiology, burnout prevention and sustainable performance.

Ways to Work Together

Different pathways.
Shared purpose.

Explore the service that fits your goals—whether you are seeking clinical care, individual wellness support, organizational advisory or an assessment consultation.

01

Curious Integrative Wellness (CIW)

Integrative wellness education and coaching informed by functional medicine, lifestyle health and behavior change—supporting women’s midlife health, metabolic wellness and resilience.

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02

Curious Leadership Institute (CLI)

Executive coaching, culture and change strategy, workforce transformation, human capital planning and organizational effectiveness for leaders and institutions.

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03

Mental & Emotional Wellness

Evidence-informed counseling for eligible clients navigating emotional health, relationships, neurodivergence, trauma, grief and life transitions.

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04

Psychological Assessment & Evaluation

Psychological screening, assessment-informed consultation and coordination; evaluation activities only within applicable training, licensure and supervision requirements.

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Curious Integrative Wellness · Groups & Belonging

Space to be.
Held in love.

Your whole story is welcome here.

Some losses are difficult to name. Changing relationships, estrangement, neurodivergent discovery, and shifts in identity or daily life can leave you longing for understanding and connection.

Belonging & Renewal is a planned small-group coaching and support experience with room for reflection, boundaries, faith questions, and practical steps at your own pace. Grief & Remembrance, for death-related and anticipatory grief, has a separate interest list.

Explore private coaching and counseling, companion coaching for spouses, family members and friends, and flexible gift support. Groups are currently on an interest waitlist; personal support inquiries are welcome now.

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Group coaching and facilitated support are self-pay. Individual clinical counseling is arranged separately, subject to location and eligibility.

Invite Me to Speak

Ideas for healthier minds.
Stronger workplaces.

Evidence-informed keynotes and workshops at the intersection of women’s health, neurodivergence, integrative mental wellness and leadership—tailored for employers, conferences, health systems and professional communities.

Signature keynote & workshop topics

  • The Midlife Brain at WorkPerimenopause, cognitive well-being, leadership confidence and practical workplace support.
  • Women, ADHD & the Hormonal TransitionHow attention, sleep and executive functioning can intersect with neurodivergence in midlife.
  • Neuroinclusive Leadership & High-Performing TeamsDesigning work, communication and management practices for different minds to thrive.
  • Neurodivergence Across the LifespanStrengths, support needs and transitions from adolescence through adulthood and careers.
  • Integrative Mental Wellness Without BurnoutStress regulation, sleep, recovery and sustainable performance through a whole-person lens.
  • Human-Centered Workforce TransformationLeading through uncertainty while strengthening trust, culture and psychological safety.
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Available for keynotes, executive briefings, panels and workshops. Please share your audience, date and preferred topic.

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Women’s Health × Neuroinclusion × Leadership
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For Leaders & Organizations

Resilient organizations.
Human-centered performance.

I advise executives and coach leaders through workforce modernization, cultural change and complex people decisions by aligning three drivers of organizational performance:

01Leadership capability
02Organizational culture
03Workforce resilience
EM™ FRAMEWORK

I developed the EM™ framework to integrate behavioral science and leadership psychology—helping people and organizations transform stress into clarity, resilience and sustainable performance.

Executive coaching & workforce credentials

Executive coaching: John Maxwell Leadership Certified Team (executive coaching)

Strategy & transformation: Strategic Workforce Planner (SWP) · Human Capital Strategist (HCS) · Prosci Certified Change Practitioner · Change Management Advanced Practitioner (CMAP)

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Executive Leadership & Advisory Opportunities

Open to select executive roles and strategic partnerships in people, culture and workforce transformation—including Chief People Officer, Chief Culture Officer, VP People & Culture and Chief Workforce Transformation Officer.

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Kind Words · Published Reviews

The power of being seen.

Selected excerpts from publicly shared coaching, mentoring and professional-development testimonials at Curious Integrative Wellness.

“Insightful guidance and tailored strategies”
Dr. I. Williams, MDHospitalist · Wellness coaching
“She can connect to what is happening with you psychologically”
LaTonya RobertsCEO, Harmony Consulting Group
“Claudia catalyzes the best in us”
Mackenzie HawkinsPQ for Parents Chair

Excerpts are drawn from reviews published on the CIW website. These describe coaching and professional relationships, not psychotherapy outcomes.

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A Personal Perspective

Presence. Purpose. Possibility.

Different moments, one enduring commitment: bringing care, curiosity, and thoughtful leadership into the spaces where people grow.

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01 / PERSPECTIVEGrounded in purpose
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02 / CONNECTIONLeading with compassion
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03 / CURIOSITYAlways learning
Curious Leadership Institute · Learning & Publishing

Learn deeply. Lead differently.

Courses and training translate psychological science into practical skills for leaders, clinicians, educators and professionals. Explore a forthcoming writing project below.

01 / COURSES & CERTIFICATES

Leadership & Workforce Transformation

Manager-as-Coach training, culture and change strategy, psychological safety, and human-centered workforce transformation.

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02 / LABS & TRAINING

Neurodivergence, Midlife & Sustainable Performance

Neuroaffirming practices, executive functioning, women’s midlife transitions, stress regulation and practical performance habits.

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03 / FORTHCOMING BOOK

A forthcoming book on neurodivergence & human flourishing.

A manuscript in development explores neurodivergence, executive functioning, emotional resilience and flourishing across life and work. Title and publication details will be announced when confirmed.

Forthcoming manuscript · Publishing details to comeJoin the book updates list ↗
Connection & Collaboration

Choose your next step. Let’s connect.

For executive advisory, organizational partnerships, integrative wellness, speaking or professional learning, I welcome a conversation. For counseling, please use the separate clinical scheduling pathway.

Consulting & collaborationInvite me to speakCounseling appointments