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The Creativity Coaching Association (CCA) is a professional organization dedicated to enhancing and supporting the work of all kinds of artists through connection with and development of certified professional creativity coaches. 

Find a Coach

Mary Beall Adler

Bethesda, Maryland. United States

I coach visionaries, entrepreneurs, artists, and athletes who want to tap into their authenticity and move forward in their areas of expertise and interest. I lead people to achieve results beyond their imagination. I help clients make and sustain meaning by investigating and solving issues that arise from choosing to be creative.​

Denise A. Agnew

Sierra Vista, Arizona. United States

Denise A. Agnew has been creating stories since she was fourteen and is the author of over 60 novels. She believes every artistic individual has the potential to manifest creative dreams and desires.

Rick Benzel

Los Angeles, CA. United States

Rick has a strong background in studying the many paradigms of creativity and helping his clients find the best sources of their own inspiration. He is a specialist in helping authors who want to write and publish articles and books. Rick has spent 35+ years in publishing. He is also interested in working with clients who have new ideas in any field of work, including business creativity and innovation.​

Elizabeth Clontz

Asheville, North Carolina. United States

My work is built upon welcoming enchantment into daily life via creative and contemplative processes. Would you like to dive deep in exploring and living from the dance of your authentic self, the Divine, your joy, and the creative process? Whether you are someone who desires to create her own one-woman show or some other creative work - or someone who desires to show up more authentically and creatively with her life as the stage, I invite you to join me on this path of discovery and creation.

Marcia Randall DeBard

Kingston, Washington. United States

During over 20 years of teaching/coaching, Marcia has developed a multi-faceted coaching process which can include elements such as art projects, movement exercises, writing prompts, and visualization techniques. Marcia has coached visual artists, actors, and writers to awaken/deepen each person’s relationship with creativity, which can provide the nurturing support needed to prepare for a single audition or create an entire body of work. It can also ease life transitions such as college, career change, mid-life, retirement, divorce, or recovery from a loss.

Beverly Down

Upstate, New York. United States

I passionately believe in the presence of each individual’s unique creative genius and inner “star qualities.” The key is finding and expressing “your authentic self” as we unlock the unlimited possibilities for your creative potential. As your creativity coach, I will gently urge you to dream BIG dreams as everything begins with a dream, then I’ll serve as your guide in putting your heartfelt desires into practical actions (practical implying that ‘practice’ is vital for success) and this is where my support, encouragement and feedback can help you to fulfill your creative objectives. Let’s do it!

Elizabeth Downes, M.A.

Little Rock, Arkansas. United States

My life in the Arts has shown me that infusing your creative projects with your unique philosophy and point of view is a vital key to success. Allow yourself to expand beyond the isolation of creativity. Together we will clarify and inspire your sense of direction while motivating you to achieve your goals. Trust in a coach who is dedicated to your creative excellence and sensitive to the personal vulnerabilities of your creative journey. Coach U graduate, ICF and CCA member.

David Eyman

Cincinnati, Ohio. United States

Eyman Creative is an ongoing learning experience where you can get in touch with what motivates you to passionate highs, keeps you in low gear, has you jumping from project to project (career to career), and keeps your life journey on track! Creative coaching for professional creatives, career selection for students or adults in transition, and any creative who wants to operate at full potential. Let’s co-create a plan for a great life, and make it happen!

Rob Fortier

New York, New York. United States

Rob Fortier, Creative Talent Wrangler, works with creatives as well as undiscovered creatives, both in the art and business world, helping individuals to bring out their passion and do their best work, whether that be in the studio, on the stage, or in the board room. He is ready to be your guide as you work through finishing or starting your creative projects, figure out what's really important to you, and launch your work out into the world.

Darlene Frank

San Francisco, California. United States.

Do you long to write in a way that expresses your unique creative heartbeat? To merge your vision and desire with practical action that brings your creative dreams into reality? As a professional writer and editor for over 30 years, I will help you demystify the writing process and bring forth your most powerful creative work. As a creativity and writing coach, I offer compassionate support and guidance to spark your creativity and keep you moving in the direction of your dreams.

Tina M. Games

Alexandria, Virginia. United States

Tina M. Games is the author of Journaling by the Moonlight: A Mother's Path to Self-Discovery (an interactive book with an accompanying deck of 54 journaling prompt cards).

As a certified creativity and life purpose coach, she is the "Moonlight Muse" for women who want to tap into the "full moon within" and claim their authentic self, both personally and professionally. Through her signature coaching program, based on the phases of the moon, Tina gently guides women from darkness to light as they create an authentic vision filled with purpose, passion and creative expression.

She lives in Alexandria, Virginia with her husband and their two children.

D. Diane Germanowski

Amesbury, Massachusetts. United States

We are all creative beings and that our creativity is directly related to the meaning in our lives. And a life full of creativity and meaning is a life filled with passion and enthusiasm. As a Certified Creativity Coach it is my purpose and privilege to help you reawaken, refresh, and recharge the creative being inside, to help you begin, explore, or continue your creative journey. IT IS NEVER TOO LATE!

Steve Harper

Los Angeles, California. United States.

Creative Guide. Story Liberator.

If you’re a smart, talented, focused writer who wants to sharpen your scriptwriting skills and/or up your professional game, I can help you. I’ve written for series television, been published and produced as a playwright, written films and created and produced a web series. I help clients navigate a wide variety of issues as they get traction, build momentum, and share their stories with the world. Believe me when I say Your Script Could Change Everything!

Miranda Hersey

Groton, Massachusetts. United States

Are you a creative mother running in a dozen directions? Do you often feel like there's nothing left over for your creative work? When distanced from your art, do you feel unhappy or resentful? If yes, there's good news: it doesn't have to be that way. I help women live their creative dreams while raising children. With a lifetime in the arts and five children of my own, I understand the challenges of maintaining a creative identity — and career — while raising a family.

Jill Jones

Santa Fe, New Mexico United States

A creative life can be full and rewarding if we are able to successfully navigate the inevitable twists and detours preventing us from fulfilling our creative dreams. Creative ability thrives with encouragement and gentle, reflective coaching. As a visual artist and educator passionate about the creative process, Jill Jones provides creativity coaching that helps clients cope with challenges, explore options and develop creative potential.

Shaqe Kalaj

Beacon, New York. United States

As the Imagination Coach, I mentor your creativity by nurturing your imaginative intelligence by activating your individual strengths and direction. My background as an artist and a teaching artist, along with my empathetic skills can aid you in attaining a worldview that goes beyond your temporal situation. It is through mentorship and collaboration that I aid you in activating or sustaining your creativity.

Jocelyn Paige Kelly

Las Vegas, Nevada. United States

I believe that creativity is a way of life and a key component in developing resiliency. Whether you actively create as part of your profession or expressive yourself artistically as a part of the enjoyment and life enrichment, I work to help you in realizing your creative life potential and goals.

Karen I-Kemper

Long Island, New York. United States

You want someone to know you have a dream. You want to accomplish something tangible. This is your chance to do that. Your desire brought you here, a partnership will help you arrive! Visual artists, writers, mixed media and primitive artists, creative problem Solving, balanced living. Karen I-Kemper has become a coach in order to help you propel forward.

Starla J. King

Philadelphia, PA, United States

The creative process is often described as a mysterious mix of practicality and inspiration, effort and grace. Creativity coaching is a way to explore all these aspects of your creative work, learning your own most effective ways of tapping into inspiration through practical methods and perspectives. As a creative non-fiction writer, my coaching specialty is writing coaching, particularly working with emerging writers who are discovering and honing their voice, message and processes.

Sunday Larson

Sedona, Arizona. United States

Sunday Larson founded The Sedona Mentoring Circle, connecting generations of girls and women through the ancient art of mentoring. She guides women over 50 through their Fabulous Awakening and coaches women who accept nothing less than Living in Full Radiance.

Dr Cathryn Lloyd

Brisbane, Australia

See yourself and your situation through fresh eyes. My approach to coaching is dynamic, reflective, thought-provoking and collaborative. As a creativity coach I deeply listen, support, encourage, ask questions, and challenge clients to explore, find clarity, and take ownership of their creative life.

Kate Longmaid, Ph.D.

Burlington, VT

As a doctoral-level psychologist, certified creativity coach, and visual artist, I bring a unique blend of skills and over 20 years experience to helping individuals create more vibrant and fulfilling lives. Working from an integrative, collaborative orientation, I support clients in translating insight into action to make positive changes in their creative lives.

Brecia Kralovic-Logan

Santa Barbara, California. United States

Are you longing to live and create from your unique passionate spirit? Do you hear your heart and soul calling you to new creative possibilities? Are you willing to embrace your own capacity for transformation? As a Creativity Coach, I will help you clarify, explore, and discover the path from your passionate center to the joyful expression of your unique creative work.

John MacDonald

Williamstown, Massachusetts. United States

I specialize in working with visual artists and illustrators who wish to be more inspired, more productive, and more successful. Using a mindfulness/self-awareness approach, we can work on a spectrum of issues: from marketing, promotion and portfolio development to learning to recognize, understand, and manage those fears, blocks, and habits which are preventing you from developing your abilities to their fullest.

Jennifer McCord

Lake Forest Park, Washington. United States

Jennifer McCord realizes that words on a written page are very important in her life. As a result of over twenty-five years working in the bookselling, publishing and writing world Jennifer is able to assist writers to develop the professional knowledge and skills to succeed. She works with writers to develop their creativity, craft a story, express their expertise, and build a writing career. Jennifer's mission is to use her expertise to help writers bring their unique voice, ideas, and information to readers.

Quinn McDonald

Phoenix, Arizona. United States

Once upon a time, my art and writing were fueled by a day job, largely in marketing/communication departments of big companies, a newspaper and ad agencies. I was good at what I did. Then I got fired for being “too creative.” I panicked—no income, no health insurance! Forced into re-invention, I discovered how to live an authentic, creative life.  I now live a satisfied, happy life as an artist, writer and coach. You can, too.

Gioya McRae

Montclair, NJ. United States

Do you want to write and don’t know where to start? I will help you. I know you have unexpressed creative urges trying to find a way out. As your Creativity Coach, I will help you to jumpstart your project, develop writing goals and achieve them and break your writer's block. Let me nurture, support and encourage your efforts on your creative journey.

Consuelo Meux, Ph.D

Paso Robles, CA. United States

I am Consuelo Meux, PhD, a Certified Creativity Coach. I consider myself to be a “Creative in a Suit” as most of my life has been spent in the academic or corporate world. The goal of my coaching is to assist other “Creatives in Suits” to design a holistic life that is as creative, healthy, and complete as possible. I work with executives, professionals, entrepreneurs and leaders. I also work with corporate teams and non-profits. My work is particularly appropriate for those that are in high stress positions and need more life balance to achieve their desired goals and outcomes.

Susan Stott Miller

Raleigh, North Carolina. United States

As a creativity coach, entrepreneur coach, life coach and a creativity therapist, my focus is to help light the path toward your life vision through individual and group coaching experiences.  I use creative strategies of helping you catch the vision for your life and business, as well as developing intentions toward success and fulfillment of your dreams.

Tom Murray, PhD

Greensboro, North Carolina. United States

Feeling uncertainty around your creative pursuits? Feeling overwhelmed by mind-chatter, unsure of what to do next? I'm in the business of change and helping clients realize their creative visions! For more than 10 years, I've worked exclusively with artists, actors, musicians, dancers, and other creative types as the director of Counseling Services for the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, a world premier performing arts conservatory. Now, as a creativity coach, my clients benefit from my intense focus on people like you to produce results that matter!

Dolly Muzer, MA, LPC

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Are you longing to create the life you envisioned? Reviving a creative hobby or re-committing to your life as an artist? With creative thinking and creative solutions you can have more meaning in life, more fun and become unstuck in the same old thinking or the same old patterns.

Eileen Brady Nelson

Lower Hudson Valley and New York City. United States

Eileen Brady Nelson is a CCA certified creativity coach and the founder of The Hudson River Creativity Lab in Piermont, New York.

Eileen is passionate about coaching individuals who want to live authentically and in alignment with their creative gifts. She encourages her clients to create a vision for themselves, and together they map out a strategic plan and goal list that is unique and achievable.

Eileen Brady Nelson brings her vast experience as a professional photographer, artist and workshop leader for over 25 years to help her clients navigate their creative life.

Sandy Nelson

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. United States

Author, certified creativity coach, artist, and speaker Sandy Nelson works with individuals and groups worldwide through creativity workshops, leadership training, self-empowerment retreats, and individual coaching.

Her book, Ask Power Questions: A Practical Guide to Help You Get What You Want in Business, Life and Friendship, is a culmination of over forty years’ experience helping people find and master the communication, that allows them to reach their true potential.

Steevie Jane Parks, Ph.D.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina. United States

Dr. Steevie Jane Parks brings many diverse areas of experience into her Creativity Coaching Business. She has a background in Art, Theater, and Voice as well as over 27 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist in private practice. Steevie provides both individual and group Creativity Coaching to performing Artists of all kinds either over the phone, in person or over the internet.

Marj Penley

Chester, California & Sedona, Arizona United States.

As a late bloomer into creativity myself, I really enjoy helping other people wind their way into various creative adventures. These are people who didn't have time or were told they didn't have talent or were discouraged in some other way from being creative early in life. My clients and I form a strong, caring, supportive alliance as we dig into the bag of techniques and exercises I've collected over the years, choosing the one that feels perfect to them at the time.

Bonnie Perry

Cape Cod, Massachusetts. United States

Bonnie is a Mid-Wife of Possibilities. She views creativity as a holistic process involving the mind, body and spirit. Her speciality is igniting and nurturing creative sparks not only as a means of producing art, but also as an important way to enhance daily life and move towards one’s soul purpose. She guides creators of all types in balancing Doing and Being - Maintaining the creative flow (getting the work done) in a way that enhances daily life.

Doreen Marcial Poreba, APR

Stuart, Florida. United States

Do you feel like you’re always “bringing up the rear” when it comes to being creative or perhaps you think you’re not creative at all? Or maybe you’re aware of your talents, but you’re feeling stuck, “off track,” or simply need a boost. I invite you to hop aboard the “Creative Caboose,” where I’ll serve as your Creativity Coach to help you become your own Creative Conductor. I am devoted to empowering my clients to uncover, recover and discover their creativity, ultimately realizing their creative potential. I focus on coaching both individuals and groups who earn their living in a creative field, emerging artists, serious and recreational hobbyists, business professionals and entrepreneurs — anyone with a desire to create something new or different in his or her life!

Kris Reichart-Anderson

Del Rio, Texas. United States

Creative ideas are as plentiful as the stars in the West Texas sky. Bringing them to earth and giving them form can be another matter entirely.. Are you looking for ways to move from thinking to doing? Do you want to say "I am..." instead of "I'd like to ..." Are you tired of saying "Someday, ..." and ready to say "Now ..."?

Gabrielle Roux

Frauenfeld, Switzerland

As a German Native, having lived in Ireland for 15 Years, I am fluent in German and English. I am passionate about creativity and the creative process and like to work in the context of story, in my coaching as well as in my art.

Donaleen Saul

Vancouver, Canada

Donaleen Saul is committed to supporting women from mid to late life to realize their creative dreams – in ways that are both inspiring and practical. She also draws upon her 30+ years as a professional writer/editor to encourage writers of nonfiction and screenplays to write what’s true and to write it well. In addition, Donaleen enjoys combining creativity coaching and Feng Shui to help people fashion home and work environments that inspire and support their creative intentions.

Nanette Saylor

Boca Raton, Florida. United States

Are you ready to create a business and life that you love? Clarity, serenity and success are within your reach. With a little support and guidance, you can channel your creative energy into amazing things. Together we will tap into your inner wisdom, set a path of inspired actions and create the future of your dreams.

Kathy Shalhoub

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

I've successfully made the transition from working with robots to working with people, from writing software to writing award-winning books, and from living a dry life in scientific research to a life of variety and daily creativity. It's not hard, we all just need a little help along the way.

Karen Sjoholm

Oakland, California. United States

Creativity Coaching assists individuals to re-ignite, deepen, and expand their creative vision. As a coach, I believe that creative growth develops most fully in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where the inner resources of the individual will grow and flourish. I coach individuals, from beginners to established artists in all disciplines, towards a meaningful relationship with their creative aspirations.

David Smith, M.Ed.

Groton, Massachusetts. United States

For more than 30 years David has helped creative individuals to set goals, work through stuck places, and celebrate achievements. He is a published author and an award-winning playwright. David has also written scripts for New York children’s television and award-winning video projects for Simon and Schuster Publishers. He has developed a journaling method call Experiential Journaling, which he teaches through workshops and Writing the River, a book/audio publication.

Leilani Squire

North Hollywood, California. United States

I have been an artist all my life. I am interested in how the creative process works and how it impacts our lives in rich and rewarding ways. I’m also interested in how creative people make meaning, manage resistance, anxiety and the “blocks” that get in our way. Is it possible to create our art and maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle at the same time? I believe it is possible and a necessary and important endeavour for all creative people, whether full-time or part-time, to pursue.

Cathy Stechschulte

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. United States

As a Creativity Coach, I am here to help visual artists of all ages and levels, those who are beginning, re-entering or practicing artists. Creativity coaching is about guiding and supporting you to identify your own creative art journey, finding how to turn dreams into realities.

Dave Storer

Ann Arbor, Michigan. United States

If you feel it’s time to stop spinning your wheels and start to establish a strong creative practice, I’m here with focused coaching to help you crystallize your goals, overcome life-long blocks, and establish effective habits. All that matters to me is what works for you.

Jana Van der Veer

Arlington, Massachusetts. United States

Do you love to write but it feels like your muse is sipping cocktails on a sunny beach while you’re stuck in an ugly, uninspired rut of procrastination, block, negative energy, or time-suck? Are you stuck in the middle of a project and can’t see the way forward? As your Writing and Creativity Coach, I can help you figure out ways to work through all these issues, wherever you are in the writing process. I don’t have a “system” – I work with you to figure out your best way of working happily and productively.

Nan Weed

Eugene, Oregon. United States

I am a practicing visual artist who has daily gratitude for the magic of creative transformation in my life and the lives of all who maintain a creative practice. My passion in coaching others in creativity is to help expand possibility for growth and ground dreams in action. Beginning the search for a creative focus, returning to one after time away, or struggling with the ongoing issues we all face.…..each phase holds the seeds to your creative dreams and your self-expression.

Lynn Wyvill

Arlington, Virginia. United States

When the opportunity to delve deeper into our creativity presents itself, we must respond. I am currently taking a break to work on my own writing and painting.

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