Step into the Liminal

The space between
who you were
and who you're becoming

A refined space for reflection, clarity, and transformation — where insight comes into focus and possibility takes form.

Explore Coaching Coaching for the Scholar

Coaching Packages

Intentionally curated
for your threshold

Each package is designed to meet you exactly where you are — and guide you toward where you're called to be.

01

The Threshold

An introduction to the work

$350

Single Session · 90 min

  • Deep-dive discovery session
  • Personalized reflection guide
  • Follow-up voice memo

Coaching for the Scholar

Guiding you through the
doctoral journey

The path to a doctorate is its own kind of liminal space — a threshold between who you were when you began and the scholar you are becoming. It asks you to inhabit uncertainty, to stay in the question, and to trust the process even when the way forward is unclear.

At Liminal Space Coaching, we bring the same intentional care and reflective depth to doctoral work that we bring to every transformation. Whether you are navigating the earliest steps of your research journey or preparing to defend the work of years, we create a refined space for clarity, focus, and forward movement — one milestone at a time.

01

Dissertation Guidance

Coaching through a single step in the doctoral journey

$350

Single Session · 90 min

  • Focused coaching on one doctoral milestone
  • Topic selection, literature review, or methodology
  • Personalized written feedback & direction
  • Follow-up voice memo with key insights

03

Dissertation Editing

Rigorous revision with a steady, guiding hand

Contact for Pricing

3 Revision Cycles

  • Three full rounds of editorial revision
  • Feedback on structure, coherence & argumentation
  • Alignment of research elements to study purpose
  • Email coaching throughout the process
  • Zoom sessions to discuss revisions & next steps

Book a Session

Begin your
passage

Every journey through the liminal begins with a single, intentional step. Complete this form and we will be in touch within 48 hours to confirm your session and prepare your space.

Flexible Scheduling

Sessions available Monday–Friday, mornings and evenings across multiple time zones.

Virtual & In-Person

All sessions held via Zoom or, when available, at our private studio space.

Confidential & Sacred

Everything shared in your session remains held with complete confidentiality and care.

Testimonials

Words from those who
have crossed the threshold

★★★★★

"I came in feeling stuck in a life that no longer fit me. I left with clarity I hadn't felt in years — and a road map for what comes next."

Sarah M.

Career Transition · The Passage

★★★★★

"Dr. Sarah's feedback really helped and gave me a place to target my revisions. I better understand how to align the elements to support the need for my study."

Tammy F.

Doctoral Scholar · Proposal & Defense Coaching

★★★★★

"The reflection tools and follow-up memos were unlike anything I've experienced. I kept returning to them weeks after my sessions ended."

Nadia F.

Clarity Work · The Passage

★★★★★

"The online courses are exceptional. I didn't expect to feel so guided and seen in a self-paced format. Worth every penny and more."

Priya K.

Clarity Work · The Passage

★★★★★

"This wasn't therapy. It wasn't coaching as I'd known it. It was something rarer — a space that held me steady while I figured out who I actually am."

James T.

Identity Work · The Passage

★★★★★

"After loss, I didn't know who I was anymore. The Liminal Space work gave me a container to grieve, reflect, and slowly begin again."

Dana R.

Grief & Renewal · The Passage

FAQ

Questions
answered

If something isn't answered here, please reach out — we're always happy to hold space for your questions before you begin.

Contact Us

Liminal Space Coaching is coaching — not therapy or counseling. We work with people who are emotionally functional and seeking growth, clarity, and intentional transition. If you are navigating clinical mental health needs, we are happy to recommend referrals alongside our work together.

Begin with what feels honest. The Threshold is perfect if you're curious and want to experience the work before committing. The Passage suits those in an active transition. For doctoral scholars, start with a Dissertation Guidance session to experience the work before committing to a longer engagement. Not sure? Reach out and we'll help you find the right fit.

A discovery call is a brief, complimentary 20-minute conversation where we explore what's brought you here, what you're hoping for, and whether Liminal Space is the right fit for your journey. There's no pressure — only honest conversation.

Yes. All sessions are held virtually via Zoom, making them accessible worldwide. We work across North America, Europe, and beyond. When scheduling, we'll coordinate across time zones to find a time that serves you well.

Dissertation editing includes three full revision cycles with detailed written feedback on structure, coherence, argumentation, and alignment of your research elements. Each cycle is supported by email coaching and Zoom sessions to discuss revisions and next steps. Pricing is customized based on the scope and stage of your work — reach out to begin the conversation.

We ask for 48 hours notice to reschedule or cancel a session. Packages are non-refundable once begun, though we'll always work with you if life circumstances shift significantly.

About Us

The guides behind
the threshold

Liminal Space Coaching was born from a deep belief that transformation isn't something that happens to us — it's something we participate in consciously, with intention and care. Every experience is intentionally curated. Every session is a pause. Every tool is designed to help you step forward — not faster, but more truly.

Dr. Sarah Delawder

Co-Founder & CEO

Dr. Sarah Delawder

PhD · MS · Certified Leadership Coach

"Meaningful growth happens in the space between where a person is and where they're capable of going — the liminal space."

Dr. Sarah Delawder holds a PhD in Psychology from Grand Canyon University, where her research examined organizational commitment and turnover intention among millennial educators, and a Master of Science in Educational Counseling from the University of La Verne. She is obnoxiously proud to have completed her undergraduate work at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she studied English. GO GAUCHOS! 🦝 She currently serves as an adjunct professor of Psychology at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

Sarah's career spans the classroom and the boardroom. She has served as a teacher, high school administrator, and Executive Director, and is the CEO of D&A Collective, LLC, where she offers leadership and doctoral coaching. Certified through the Leadership Circle Profile, OKR Coaching, and Brown University's Leadership and Coaching programs, Sarah blends psychological insight with practical, results-driven guidance.

Whether she's coaching a doctoral candidate through a dissertation or guiding an executive through a leadership transition, Dr. Sarah brings the same core commitment: clear structure, honest feedback, and unwavering belief in her clients' potential.

Leadership Circle Profile OKR Coaching Brown University Leadership & Coaching
Coach

Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer

Sarah Avanessian

Co-Founder · Chief Creative Officer

Bio coming soon.

Reflections & Insights

From the
liminal field

May 2026

Why the pause before the step is everything

We are a culture obsessed with momentum. But the most transformative moments often begin not with action — but with a willingness to be still.

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April 2026

On becoming: what transitions are really asking of us

Every transition carries an invitation. The question is not whether we will change — it's whether we will show up to the change consciously.

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March 2026

The identity you're outgrowing is not your enemy

There is grief in growth. Honoring what we are leaving behind is not weakness — it is the essential ritual of becoming something new.

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