New diagnoses. Nervous system overwhelm. Caregiving roles.
Every chapter of change deserves compassion - and you don’t have to walk it alone.
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Hello there!
Welcome to
Invisible Not Imaginary,
coaching for those whose pain is invisible, but is not imaginary.
Through 1:1 online coaching and training, individuals with chronic illness, nervous system overwhelm, and their caregivers find clarity, self-compassion, and a renewed sense of identity.
My name is Caitlyn, and through lived experience, I understand that whether you're adjusting to chronic illness, or caring for a loved one, you deserve support that meets you where you are - and honors the journey ahead.
Why Work With Me
Because I’ve been there - and I’m still here.
My journey hasn’t been a straight line; it’s been shaped by caregiving, illness, burnout, and the deep work of learning to live differently. I was a caregiver for my grandma at the end of her life, and when she passed away, it cracked my heart open and pushed my nervous system past its limits. Combined with neurodivergent burnout, unprocessed trauma, and very few coping tools, it became the backdrop to my own chronic illnesses.
I understand what it feels like to grieve the person you used to be, to wonder if your body is betraying you, and to carry a fatigue, isolation, and frustration that often go unseen. That lived experience is what grounds me in this work.
When you sit with me, you won’t have to justify or explain yourself. You won’t meet pity or surface-level empathy - you’ll meet presence, honesty, and a deep respect for your resilience.
I’m still on the path myself - still practicing self-love on the hard days, still remembering that asking for help doesn’t make me weak; it makes me human. And that’s the heart of what I offer: not perfection or a polished “fix,” but real companionship and support as you build a life that aligns with who you are now, not who you think you have to be.
About
I’m Caitlyn Valadez, and before I ever became a Lifestyle & Empowerment Coach, I was someone simply trying to survive life with chronic illness and the identity shifts it brought. I went through years of trial and error, grief, and slow rebuilding before realizing that healing isn’t about going back- it’s about creating a new way forward with compassion and honesty.
I create spaces for patients and caregivers to discover what works for them, while offering tools and practices to calm the nervous system that helped me find steadiness and progress.
My Turning Point
My work is deeply personal.
After a series of life-altering auto-immune diagnoses, personal losses, and career upheaval, I was forced to slow down, grieve, and rebuild my life in a way that honored my new reality.
Out of that journey, Invisible Not Imaginary was born - a practice rooted in the belief that even when life changes us forever, we are still whole, powerful, and capable of living fully.
Client Testimonials
What I Offer
Through 1:1 coaching sessions, you'll receive personalized support, tailored strategies, and a compassionate space to move forward on your terms.
Coaching and Training
Lifestyle & Empowerment Coaching
Practical support and compassionate guidance to grieve, realign, and rebuild a life that truly fits you
Nervous System Regulation Coaching
Education and embodied practices to calm your body, restore safety, and create lasting regulation.
Coaching for Caregivers
Compassionate support to help you balance care for others with care for yourself - without losing your identity along the way.
AI Training
Personalized support to harness AI to level the playing field for individuals with disabilities- enhancing clarity, creativity, and ease.
Ready to Choose You?
I envision a world where transitions are not seen as disruptions, but as sacred opportunities to pause, reflect, realign, and rise. A world where support is readily available in the in-between spaces, and where individuals feel empowered to rebuild their lives with authenticity, courage, and compassion.
Even when life shifts in ways we never expected -
even when health or circumstances challenge us...
We are whole.
We are powerful.
We have trust in what is next.
The Broader Vision
Invisible Not Imaginary is more than a coaching practice — it’s a growing movement.
In time, this space will expand to include disability consulting services, educational materials, community support, and advocacy resources for individuals living with conditions that are invisible to the eye and for caregivers navigating life’s unseen challenges.
Because what we carry may be invisible — but it is never imaginary.
Are you ready for compassionate support? Book a free Discovery Call.
Your questions deserved to be answered by a real human. Let us know your questions and we’ll do our best to help.
Contact Us
Questions? Email
info@invisible-not-imaginary.com.