Abbey Sangmeister - Evolving Whole

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Abbey Sangmeister - Evolving Whole

Abbey Sangmeister, MS. Ed, LPC, ACS, NTP
Mental Health Trainer / Therapist
Integrative Empowerment Coach
Nationally Approved Clinical Supervisor for LPCs

Do you feel stuck, angry or hurt? Feel like nothing is going to change? Are you struggling in a relationship or with your family? Are you feeling unfulfilled in your job? Is your child struggling or having emotional meltdowns? Is your physical health not improving even if you are training at the gym or eating healthy? If any of these resonated with you, then you are in the right place. I developed Evolve Health Counseling as a way to help individuals transform their feelings and reach their goals. I've helped numerous children and adults overcome life's challenges using techniques I've developed. I meet each client where they are at so that they can reach their fullest potential and use out of the box thinking to get you there. Think of me as your trainer for the emotional challenges in your life. I'll give you the tools, strength and hold you accountable to make changes to get you to where you want to be. Remember it's the small steps that bring the greatest rewards.

01/18/2026

There comes a moment when effort alone isn’t enough. When self-awareness without action feels hollow. When surviving no longer satisfies the soul.

That moment isn’t weakness. It’s an initiation.

My work sits at the intersection of therapy, coaching, and subconscious change… For people who are ready to stop circling the same insights and start living differently.

If your life looks “fine” but feels heavy… If something inside you is asking for honesty, not performance… You’re not alone.

And you don’t have to do this in isolation.

If something inside you is already leaning forward… listen.
→ Book a consult call to begin this work intentionally or DM me we’ll start the conversation.

01/17/2026

You can lead teams. Hold titles. Carry responsibility. Be the steady one.

And still feel like your inner world is fraying.

I work with professionals who are competent on paper and overwhelmed inside… People who don’t need motivation… they need space, truth, and recalibration.

This work isn’t about positive thinking. It’s about dismantling patterns that no longer fit… And rebuilding a life that feels sustainable, honest, and self-led.

You don’t need to hit rock bottom to ask for support. You just need to be willing to stop pretending.

If you’re tired of holding it together, this is your permission to stop.
→ Book a 1:1 consult via the link in my bio or DM me and we’ll see if working together is the right next step.

01/16/2026

For many parents, life doesn’t fall apart loudly… It shifts quietly. Responsibilities multiply. The nervous system adapts. And one day you realize you’re exhausted in a way rest doesn’t touch.

Overwhelm can come from many places: Ongoing caregiving. Chronic stress. Holding emotional space for everyone else. Navigating change after change without time to integrate. Parenting through uncertainty. Being the steady one for too long.

Sometimes it’s a diagnosis. Sometimes it’s loss. Sometimes it’s years of high demand and low recovery.

And sometimes… There is no single reason at all.

Nothing “bad” happened. Life just became heavier. Your system stayed in survival longer than it was meant to.

This is not a personal failing. It’s what happens when the human nervous system is asked to carry too much, for too long, without support.

You don’t need to justify your exhaustion to deserve care. You don’t need a crisis to ask for help. And you don’t need to become who you used to be to move forward.

There is another way to feel steadier, clearer, and more like yourself again… Not by pushing harder, but by working with what’s underneath.

We know you are strong… that you have held it together but you no longer need to hold this alone.
You don’t have to figure this out alone anymore. This is where I come in. To hold the weight of it while we navigate together.

→ Schedule a consult call to explore what support could actually look like for you or DM me if you want to talk first.

01/15/2026

Let’s do the 2016 thing! Wow memory lane and what a life. I traveled up and down the east coast competing in paddle boarding events both stand up and prone paddling. I circumnavigated most of Bermuda and paddled through the Bermuda Triangle. I took a spontaneous month long trip to Sri Lanka. I had coffee on the porch with Sadie and went on many hikes. I lived life on my terms!!

This all prepared me for the person I am today and my favorite chapter of life…..

Being a MOM!!

I also am now a business owner expanding my reach to people all over the US and I’ve had international clients.

My journey here was never easy. Always met the challenges, detours and road blocks. But I AM HERE!!

I am beyond grateful and proud to be a single mom by choice. My travels and life set me up for success with this. Along with creating a business with no support or role models. I built it my way and here we are. Growing, evolving and changing.

What do you want to know about my past journeys or the current one??

Also I wasn’t 30 in that picture but the coffee mug says I am :)

01/14/2026

You can meditate daily. Quit drinking. Strength train. Eat clean. Do the therapy.

And still feel stuck at work… unsure of your next move… feel disconnected in relationships… quietly wondering where your spark went.

That doesn’t mean you failed. It means the old strategies have taken you as far as they can.

What’s often missing isn’t effort or discipline… It’s clear, honest reflection, skilled guidance, and someone who knows how to help you translate insight into direction.

This is the work I do with high-functioning adults who feel internally restless but externally “fine.” We don’t chase motivation. We rebuild alignment.

If something in you knows you’re meant for more clarity, purpose, and momentum… listen.

You’re not lost. You’re ready.

If this speaks to you, trust that. 
You don’t need another strategy… you need a skilled conversation.
→ Book a private consult call through the link in my bio or DM me and we’ll start there.

01/09/2026

Last night was a small reminder that growth doesn’t always happen in familiar rooms.

I stepped into something a little different but also reminded me of the Philly network scene chapters ago… I was met with good conversation, thoughtful exchanges, and that quiet remembering that connection can happen anywhere when you show up open.

I also chose presence over content.
No photos from inside the event… just real conversations, genuine connection, and actually being there. What you’ll see instead is an after photo as I sprinted to the mom book club I host (because fancy felt right ✨) and a glimpse of a thoughtful gift bag that reflected the care behind the gathering.

Grateful for the chance to meet new faces, share what I do, and be part of spaces that bring people together in real life. Moments like this are a reminder of why I do the work I do… helping people feel seen, understand their inner voice, aligned, and able to create real connection in their own lives so they can show up at events like these.

Thank you for creating the space and the invitation.

Looking forward to more moments like this.

01/06/2026

Honestly, I don’t know exactly what to write, but I know I want to post something. Oh, remember the good ol’ days of IG when you just shared pretty photos or selfies? Well… here I am, posting a selfie from yesterday. My toddler didn’t want to be in the photo with me… totally fine. It was my birthday, and I wanted to capture it anyway.

I have a post swirling in my head that isn’t ready for paper yet… about decisions I made 5 years ago, where I am today, and how birthdays can be done however you want. It’s still brewing.

So for today, I leave you with this little wisdom…

You get to decide how you show up, how you want to move forward or stay still, what your next chapter is…. YOU GET TO!!

So here is what I get to do…
LEAN into: creating more space for curiosity, connection, and real growth.

POUR my energy into the Nature Nurture Lab, 1:1 coaching with incredible clients, and new workshops in the ‘From Within’ series.

BE with my toddler and spend my days in ways that bring contentment and joy.

Big ideas, small steps, and everything in between.

So keep following me for more posts like this, maybe just pretty photos, details on workshops and events and being me and hoping to inspire you.

01/04/2026

I wish I could say I have always felt comfortable in my body & where I am at in life.  I am someone who can very easily see the negative in the world around them and in themselves… all the flaws, all the challenges but I have invested time, money and energy on doing the mental work that brings me to who I am today.

I welcome challenges. I am comfortable in a body that is a different shape & fitness level than in the past (I wish I could find clothes and brands that support my vision, budget and body). I no longer have to search hard to see joy daily… even on the worst of days I see or experience many moments & glimmers small or large. I know who I am & what I want. It has meant letting go of or setting boundaries with friendships and relationships. I have let go of FOMO as I know what is truly important to me and for my child. I know the work I do… the passion & expertise behind it and how I guide those to the transformation they want & beyond. I don’t shy away from speaking my voice (although sometimes I have those Oh s**t moments in which I open my mouth to express a thought and think well I lost that relationship).

As I evolve, those who are meant to be in my life for a season or longer come. I am grateful for that.

I am grateful for this life I CREATED! I dreamt of this & never thought it could happen for me but here I am. I often wonder when I will wake up from it. I embrace this present season & life. I do not worry about rushing forward or adding more or hustling more. I so enjoy this… this current moment in time. It is wild to think because I was someone who thought that mindset was bulls**t or un-accomplishable. Yet here I am… no longer living in the past or the what ifs, or waiting for the next thing or when blah blah blah happens then…

Anyway just so grateful & I am happy to be finding a moment to write this feeling down & to share it with you.

My goal for 2026 … Continued in comments…

01/02/2026

We don’t need tougher kids.
We need emotionally supported kids… and supported caregivers.

The Nature & Nurture Lab offers monthly emotional and social learning workshops for children (ages 0–9) and their caregivers rooted in nature, nervous system regulation, play, creativity, and connection.

Children build emotional awareness, coping skills, and confidence.
Caregivers learn how to support emotional growth without pressure or burnout.

✨ Join one workshop
—or—
✨ Become a Founding Member to secure your spot for all 4 sessions, receive a discounted rate per class, and enjoy a guided meditation for regulation and connection—designed for use alone or with your child.

Led by a licensed therapist, parent coach, and toddler mom.

📍Serving families in Cape May County & Atlantic County, NJ
Because emotional growth starts early… and together.

Address

411 E 8th Street
Ocean City, NJ
08226

Website

http://www.evolvingwhole.com/, https://www.evolvingwhole.com/reclaim-your-life-burnout-course

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