David Ridley-Parris is a grief and loss coach who helps people navigate the liminal space between what was and what’s next. After twenty years in senior HR roles across Wall Street and Silicon Valley, David transitioned into coaching to support those facing grief, identity shifts, and major life transitions. His approach is shaped by personal loss, including the death of his father at nineteen and the loss of a long-pursued corporate identity. David’s work focuses on wholeness, blending cognitive reflection with somatic practices and breathwork to honor loss without trying to fix it. He supports clients in naming their grief—whether from the death of a loved one or an invisible, ambiguous loss—reconnecting them with their inner compass to move forward with intention. He offers specialized coaching for the LGBTQ+ community and professionals seeking purpose and authentic direction.

David’s coaching methodology prioritizes wholeness by integrating the head, heart, and body through a blend of cognitive reflection and somatic techniques. Within a safe, non-judgmental environment, clients are invited to drop their masks and show up exactly as they are. Whether supporting someone navigating life after a spouse's death or processing an estranged parent's loss, David validates the full spectrum of emotions, including rage, confusion, and hope. The work focuses on finding clarity within the disorienting liminal space, helping individuals move with their grief rather than past it. Ultimately, this process facilitates empowered choices and a return to presence, allowing for the creation of a future that honors the past while embracing new possibilities.