Hi, I’m Lorraine Platt 🌟 Your Soul-Tender

Picture a kid in the whirlwind of family chaos, finding refuge in the strings of a violin, the sweep of a paintbrush, and the soul-soothing keys of a piano. That was me, turning pain into art, and survival into a quest. As a teen, I dove headfirst into personal growth to break free from dysfunction, determined to craft a life that was mine.

Spoiler alert: I did it—but not without battling some stubborn beliefs and patterns along the way. My journey’s been a wild ride of shedding what doesn’t serve and embracing what lights me up.

Young adults? You’re my people! You’re at the starting line of your own epic adventure, figuring out what you love and where you’re headed. I’m here to be your guide, helping you uncover your unique spark and blaze your own trail to a life that feels alive and true.

Not feeling so vibrant? That’s ok too. Our culture tells us we should always be happy and know what we’re doing, but we don’t. Acknowledging and sharing what's really happening with a good listener who cares (ME!) is the beginning of making magic.

Let’s explore together and see where this mysterious journey takes you. If you give yourself a chance, it will be beyond your wildest dreams.

I earned a B.A. in Painting and Sculpture from SFSU in 1991, letting my creativity run free. Then, I found my true north at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, getting an M.A. in Counseling Psychology in 1998. Their motto—“for the purpose of tending soul in the world”— became my guiding star, fueling my mission to empower and nurture myself and every young woman who walks through my door.

For 25 years, I was a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, working with teens and parents in San Francisco and Marin. In 2008, I created Teen Solutions Therapy with my husband Richard and we closed our beloved practice in 2021. I loved every moment of guiding young people to independence and leading their families to joy and closeness.

After training as a coach for many years, I took the big leap and traded my therapist hat for a coach’s cape, focusing on creation over recovery. Enter Living Vision, our passion project born from a desire to look forward, clear obstacles, and live life to the fullest—while helping others do the same.

Whether it’s through soulful conversations, nature-inspired wisdom, or creative bursts of inspiration, I’m all about leading you to discover yourself and your dreams. Tell me who you are, have some heartfelt connections, make some badass goals, and all of a sudden, you’re there!

When I’m not coaching, you’ll find me in nature with my dogs (animals are my other huge passion), splashing paint on a canvas, or laughing with like-minded spirits on a conscious path of awakening. Ready to create a life that’s as interesting as you are? Let’s connect and make some magic happen.

Trailblazer Life Coach Extraordinaire

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