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.
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, CA. 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, stability 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 BecomingU, our passion project born from a desire to look forward, clear obstacles, and live life to the fullest—while helping others do the same.
I've led myself through massive challenges using many tools and methods to succeed. I've received lots of support along the way and continue to do so when needed. I've met some of the most amazing people and I'm blown away that I get to hang out with them while working through my stuff.
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
My Bestie and Me!
"My biggest battles weren’t even academic—they were my roommate, my friendships, and the constant drama of living with strangers. I was anxious all the time. Lorraine gave me communication strategies that actually worked and helped me understand why certain dynamics triggered me. After a few months, the drama felt way smaller, and I felt way bigger. I finally feel like myself on campus."
Leila N. Greenbrae, CA
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"Being the first in my family to go to college came with pressure I didn’t know how to talk about. I felt guilty, scared, and totally alone. Lorraine never made me feel stupid or dramatic—she helped me break things down, ask for help when I needed it, and believe that I belonged here. I finished my first year stronger than I started, and I finally feel like I’m paving my own path instead of surviving it."
Zoe K. San Rafael, CA
