Peer Wellness Coaches

Peer Wellness Coaching is a free, one‑on‑one support service for all CU Boulder students. Meet with a trained peer to talk through what’s going on in your life and build practical strategies that work for you.

Peer wellness coaches are CU students who are trained in active listening skills, goal‑setting and motivational support. Because they’re students too, they understand the pressures of balancing academics, relationships, work and everything else on your plate.

Coaches are not here to judge or tell you what to do. When you meet with a coach, you work one-on-one to set meaningful goals, build new habits and navigate college life with confidence. Coaches listen without judgment, offer encouragement, share useful resources and help you create a plan that works for you.

Reasons to Connect with a Peer Wellness Coach

A coach can be a great first step when you want support but are not sure where to start. Peer wellness coaches are familiar with most of the issues college students face every day. Buffs often connect with a peer wellness coach when they want to: 

  • Find better work/life balance 
  • Build community and connections on campus 
  • Get more organized  
  • Map out a study plan or learn new study skills
  • Improve communication or relationships 
  • Explore academic or career goals 
  • Build healthier habits around sleep, eating or movement 
  • Improve digital well-being and screen-time habits 
  • Practice self‑care in realistic, meaningful ways and reduce stress 
  • Learn about resources for managing finances 
  • Set personal goals and stay accountable 

Peer Wellness Coaching meets you where you are—whether you’re hoping to make a big change or just want someone to talk things through with. 

What Can I Expect from Coaching? 

  • Meetings are about 20-40 minutes and take place on campus (e.g., WeatherTech Cafe, Laughing Goat, UMC) or over Zoom. 
  • After a coaching meeting, we aim for you to walk away feeling supported, knowing your next steps and having a list of helpful resources (as needed).  
  • You can choose to meet with a coach just once or multiple times. It’s up to you! 

Get Connected

If you’re interested in connecting with peer wellness coaching, schedule an appointment today! 

Testimonials

  • "It was really casual and not formal. [Coach] was really nice and helpful she gave me a lot of advice and solutions that really helped me." 
  • “I really enjoyed being able to meet with someone who was once in a similar situation as me. I felt comfortable being able to discuss everything without being judged.” 
  • "[My coach] made the environment very safe and comfortable, and it was easy talking to him about adjusting to college life and academics, he was extremely nice and helpful with resources." 
  • “She followed up with resources, she also helped me brainstorm actionable steps/tools I can utilize. Her guiding questions were great.” 
  • “She was super nice and easy to talk to, and she was able to give me some really good advice as well showing me what to do hands on and made sure to send me the materials.” 
  • "I was able to express how I felt, as well as work on a way to be better when it comes to my assignments etc... felt so relieved getting the advice and help needed!" 

Please note: Peer Wellness Coaching is not therapy and is not a substitute for mental health counseling or treatment, medical treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health or medical provider. Peer wellness coaches do not provide any type of health treatment to students. If you are interested in counseling, learn more about resources.  

Peer Wellness Coaching should not be used for crisis support. If you are feeling unsafe or have an urgent mental health concern, call Counseling & Psychiatric Services at 303-492-2277 (available 24/7) instead of using this form. Learn more about crisis resources. 

Meet the Peer Wellness Coaches

Anna Boromisza-Habashi

Senior majoring in Psychology and Spanish with an Art Practices minor

Hey, I'm Anna!

When I was a first-year student, the amount of campus resources and information was overwhelming, and I didn't know where to start looking for what I actually wanted. As a peer wellness coach, I want to make this process as accessible and personalized as possible for you! Being a college student can be a lot to manage, and together we can find strategies and resources to ease that very real stress! 

In my free time, you can find me listening to music I have convinced myself is niche, telling people, “We could totally just walk there”, and spending time with friends and family!

Campbell Carlson

Senior majoring in Psychology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Hi!! I’m Campbell,

When I started at CU, I felt overwhelmed by the sudden, endless possibilities college presented. There were so many majors to choose from, people to spend time with, and activities to experience. As a peer wellness coach, I want to help you connect with our campus resources and embrace the challenges associated with college life!

In my free time, I love embroidery, weightlifting, petting cats, spending time with my friends, and exploring the local coffee shops.

Brayden Lowe

Senior majoring in Psychology

I’m Brayden - I’m a senior and a 3rd year Peer Wellness Coach here at Boulder. I know how overwhelming college can get, because I've been there too! As a Peer Wellness Coach, I'm here to listen, share what’s worked for me, and figure out what works for you, together. In my free time, I enjoy concerts, traveling, and a good book. 

Carson Pramov

Junior majoring in Neuroscience and Biochemistry

Hello! As a fellow college student, I was intimidated by the seemingly endless possibilities and responsibilities of college, feeling lost on where to go next. As a Peer Wellness Coach, I am here to support you, your goals, and your journey; whatever that may be. College can be a lot, and it can get quite stressful, but together we can find the strategies and resources to help you thrive.  

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends, gaming, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and creating fantasy worlds.  

Sofia Suarez Zeman

Senior majoring in Economics with a Political Science minor 

As someone who went through continuing education, I understand the struggle with it. Not only is college life hard enough on its own, but the added weight of continuing ed definitely doesn't help. As a peer wellness coach, I want to help you with any tools and resources you might need to achieve your goals.

In my free time, I enjoy swimming, practicing botany, and watching cult movies. I also love cooking and baking.

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