Step iN your next season with
a new mindset
intention
clear direction
The next version of you is waiting. Let's go meet her.
You're not alone.
So many women hit a season where nothing makes sense.
And it’s not because something’s wrong with you. It’s because something new is trying to emerge.
In fact, you might be entering into one of the most powerful chapters of your life. Yes, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now.
“I wish I could stop saying "What If...”
“I thought I’d have it figured out by now.”
“I know I need to make a change....but I don’t know where to start.”
Sound familiar?
Here's the truth:
This “in-between” you’re navigating is an opportunity to step into the strongest, most authentic version of yourself.
And I’m here to help you move through it…with clarity, compassion, and results-proven tools.
Many women I work with say:
Hi, I'm Ellen Scherr
A no-nonsense, tell it like it is therapist.
A straight-talking empathic life coach.
A woman who’s been exactly where you are.
At 46, I went back to school to become a therapist.
Two weeks in, my marriage imploded.
I was suddenly raising two kids solo with a pile of psych textbooks and a very raw heart.
Therapy helped. But more than that, it opened my eyes to something deeper.
That experience is what inspired me to create Life Branches, designed for this exact midlife moment in your life.
Especially when you're in the messy, emotional roller coaster of reinvention after 40.
That experience is what inspired me to create Life Branches, designed for this exact messy midlife moment in your life.
Whether you're facing a divorce, an identity shift, a job loss, or just a deep soul-level restlessness…
I'm here for you... to help you stop spinning... and start growing.
Here's what I offer:
• Straightforward guidance that cuts through the noise
• Mental health tools rooted in real life, not theory
• A therapist who talks like a human, not a textbook
• A supportive community that gets what you’re going through
I specialize in:
• Midlife transitions for women 45+
• Divorce recovery + identity rebuilding
• Navigating menopause with clarity and self-compassion
• Career reinvention after layoff, burnout, or retirement
I Don't Just Understand Transitions.
I lived them.
Over the last decade, I’ve helped hundreds of women navigate major life changes.
I'm here for you...to help you stop spinning...and start growing.
Midlife transitions aren't problems to solve. They're developmental passages that require specific psychological work.
I created The Life Stage Readiness Inventory because the women I work with need clarity before they can take action. They need to understand what's actually blocking them. They need someone who speaks both the language of therapy and the language of real life.
This assessment is the bridge between confusion and clarity. Between stuck and moving. Between going it alone and getting expert support.
If you're reading this, you already know something needs to change.
Let's figure it out.
You don't need a complete life overhaul. You need the first true step, not the entire staircase.
A simple, sustainable plan built around your goals, lifestyle, and what actually feels good for you.
Direct access to me for honest support, feedback, and mindset breakthroughs whenever you need them.
Practical tools and step-by-step guidance to help you move forward with clarity and confidence without the overwhelm.
Aligned Strategy
Real Connection
Inspired Action
When your thoughts, actions, and energy align, everything shifts.
The Midlife Reset is designed for women who know something needs to change but feel stuck between knowing and doing. No overwhelming promises. No massive life overhauls. Just gentle, practical guidance that meets you exactly where you are.
Each day focuses on one small shift — the kind that whispers instead of shouts but creates ripples you'll feel for months.
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Nancy B.
Ellen has a remarkable way of making you feel seen and valued. Her genuine kindness and thoughtful insights create a safe space where growth feels not just possible but achievable. I’ve come away from every conversation feeling lighter, stronger, and more hopeful about the path ahead.
Working with Ellen is an experience that leaves you feeling understood, and empowered. Her warmth and authenticity create a safe space where change and growth feels possible. Her warmth and authenticity create a safe space where change and growth feels possible.
I discovered people-pleasing wasn't a weakness—it was a survival strategy I'd developed as a kid trying to keep everyone happy. My sensitivity wasn't too much—it was actually my greatest strength, just one that nobody had ever taught me how to manage.
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