My name is Maddy Tasini and I am the founder of Authentic Mental Health Coach. I am originally from FL and I have been living in Atlanta, GA, with my cat Felicia for about two years now. She is the best friend I could ask for. She loves to play with pens, chew on books, hide in my cabinets, and watch me cook. 

Like many other people who live with mental health conditions,I’ve gone through a bunch of medical trials with new medications. Over the past 5 years, I’ve been to treatment centers and hospitals, and I’ve seen several doctors—but it wasn’t until 2026 that I found a medication that works. Now, I am not saying that this medicine is a miracle, but it did finally give me my life back. I still work on myself and go to therapy but, as a Certified Mental Health Coach, I hope that I can share my knowledge with you.

In addition to living with a mental health condition, I have lived with chronic migraines since 2017. For years, the pain was so severe that I couldn’t leave my apartment for days, and I visited the ER more times than I can count. I missed class and cancelled plans. Doctors didn’t seem to understand exactly how bad my pain was, and when they did, they could only give me suggestions that I had already tried. I tried both pain medications and preventive medications, but nothing seemed to last. I felt isolated from my social circle and hopeless that things would get better.

It wasn’t until I went to the Mayo Pain Clinic that I learned about how your mental health can impact your migraines. I learned how to cope with migraines through going for a run and doing something that makes me feel calm and getting out of my “pain routine.” Although I still experience daily excruciating migraines, my attitude toward it is much more positive.

I decided to create my business to help people with chronic pain have a better outlook on life. I help people to realize that they aren’t suffering; instead, they are being courageous to deal with chronic pain each day.

The difference between me as a Mental Health Coach and Therapist.

• Therapist have a secondary degree, more schooling, and are able to diagnosis.

• Mental Health Coaches can help with goals and everyday activities, such as routines and getting people out of the house.

• I did go to therapy school for three years and have a Master’s in Public Administration which allows me to figure out mental health can figure out how accessible it can be.

• In therapy school, I learned how to support a client and use ways to be empathetic towards my client.