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The Team

Our aim is to help you to get unstuck and achieve your goals in any area of your life, in the most efficient and supportive way possible!

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At the True Next Step coaching center, we set a gold standard. Every coach holds at least a master's degree and a very extensive experience; together, our coaches have empowered thousands to journey towards their best selves.

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Sasha Raskin, PhD Candidate, LPC

Founder & Coach

Specialties:

ADHD coaching | Career Coaching | Business Coaching

Life Coaching | Academic Coaching | Multiple-Careers Coaching

| Couples Coaching

About me: I'm an international bestselling author, a coach, a family therapist and the founder of the True Next Step coaching center. I've been working with individuals, families, and organizations for more than a decade, and have trained with the best experts in the world. The thing that gets me most excited is seeing my clients positively transform their lives, careers, and relationships in real-time.  You can learn more about me here

Alex Lioznov, MA, CCC-SLP

Coach

Specialties:

Life Coaching | Academic Coaching & Executive Functioning Coaching | Social Skills coaching | ADHD coaching

| Parenting Coaching for Parents of Neurodiverse Children

About me: I am a communication specialist and love facilitating strong interpersonal skills. I studied Communication Science and Disorders in college and hold a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology. I specialize in supporting students and adults of all ages and particularly enjoy helping individuals in transitional life phases such as those getting ready to go to college and managing a course load and social life independently as well as those who are graduating and aiming to find their place in the world of adulthood. Oftentimes, these individuals have a diagnosis of ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, and more. We work on improving executive functioning challenges and communication differences to maximize your overall well-being. 

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Sofia Drobinskaya, MA, LPCC

Coach

Specialties:

Career Coaching | Life Coaching | Relationship Coaching | Mindfulness Coaching 

About me: I am a career coach, a life coach, a psychotherapist, and a photographer. I hold a master's degree in counseling and am a certified meditation instructor. I've worked for years as a career coach at Naropa University. I help my clients to create better relationships and fulfilling and successful careers, understand themselves better, and overcome stress and anxiety.

Kylie Curtin, MA, MTT, RYT 

Coach

Specialties:

Life Coaching | Career Coaching | Spiritual Coaching | Mindfulness & Meditation Coaching

About me: I am a solutions focused coach. I have a Masters Degree in Psychology and Education from Columbia University, and have experience working with adults and teens on a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, and much more. I look forward to meeting and connecting with you soon! 

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Justin Rufa, PhD

Coach

Specialties:

Life Coaching | Academic Coaching | Executive Functioning Coaching | Nature-focused Coaching

About me: I am a coach and self-learner who embraces the healing power of nature. I've successfully navigated some pretty demanding paths, like earning my PhD in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan as well as guiding others along their life journeys, like coaching fellow service members during my time in the Air Force. I'm here to help you find your way too. When we embrace our true selves, build healthy habits, and strengthen relationships with others, all things are possible. 

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