About Me
Joelle Brant, CPLC
Availability: I provide in-person coaching in Virginia Beach, and virtual sessions across the United States.
My Specialties
Relationship & Connection
Attachment & Connection
Parent & Adult Child Relationships
Communication & Conflict
Boundaries & Family Dynamics
Personal Growth & Behavioral Changes
Clarity & Confidence Through Life Changes
My Approach
Not everyone is looking to dig deeply into the past. Sometimes, you want to focus on what’s happening right now, get clear about what you want to change, and figure out how to move forward.
My approach is structured, practical, and relationship-focused. We start by getting clear on what isn’t working, what you want to be different, and why it matters to you. From there, we identify specific goals and create a practical plan for moving forward.
I work alongside you—not above you—to help you stay focused, accountable, and keep moving forward.
Whether you’re navigating a relationship challenge, moving through a significant life change, or ready to create new patterns, we’ll focus on gaining clarity around what’s getting in the way and creating practical steps toward the life and relationships you want.
Find the why. Work the how.
My Background
I was part of Team Dabney from 2015 to 2026, working closely with clients as they navigated some of life’s most meaningful changes and relationship challenges. Over the years, I often heard clients share that by the end of our first conversation, they felt more at ease, clearer about what they wanted, and more hopeful about what came next.
Today, I work with adults and couples seeking greater clarity and connection in their relationships and their lives. My work includes attachment and connection, communication and conflict, recurring relationship patterns, parent and adult child relationships, boundaries and family dynamics, and significant life changes. As a relationship-focused life coach, I provide thoughtful, structured support to help clients understand what’s getting in the way, identify what matters most, and find practical ways to move forward.
I founded Clarity & Connection to offer personalized coaching grounded in more than a decade of relationship-focused experience. My approach is practical, compassionate, and focused on helping individuals and couples create healthier patterns and meaningful change that carries into everyday life.
Education, Credentials, & Trainings
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park | 2009
Master Life Coach Certification — Expert Level
ExpertRating | Certification Current since June 2015
Successfully completed the Expert Level Master Life Coach Certification and fulfilled the skills assessment criteria established..
Certified Professional Life Coach Certification
ExpertRating | Certification Current since June 2015
Successfully completed the Life Coach Certification and fulfilled the applicable skills assessment criteria established by ExpertRating.
Professional Coaching Training & Experience
Professional Training & Mentorship with Dr. Laura Dabney
2015–Present
Ongoing professional training and mentorship with Dr. Laura Dabney, with a focus on relationships, communication, interpersonal dynamics, and personal development.
Certified Professional Life Coach at Laura F. Dabney, MD PC
2015–2026
More than a decade of professional experience as part of Team Dabney within an established private practice setting, working alongside Dr. Laura Dabney and developing extensive experience in relationship-focused coaching, client communication, and professional development.
Consulting with RelationshipRX
2022–Present
Ongoing consulting work with Dr. Laura Dabney through RelationshipRX, providing professional support and contributing to relationship-focused coaching and client communication.