ABOUT ME
My life coaching style is built around 12 years of experience working in the Social Services and Non-profit sector, working as a Behavioral Specialist Counselor and a Residential Counselor.
I have certifications in: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention), TIC (Trauma Informed Care), Early Childhood Development, Family Reunification Counseling, Strength-Based Practices, Emotionally and Intuitive Focused Counseling, Mindfulness and Self-Awareness Coaching.
Why I chose to be a Life Coach?
Although I have a clinical background, I feel more comfortable working in a more causal way. I like my clients to see the real me verses strictly using jargon terminology. Life coaching gives me the flexibility to work in my own creative way - while still adhering to HIPPA laws and professional boundaries. In addition to using my knowledge from the psychology field, I also come from a relatable place where I can understand many of my clients' challenges.
Why did I add an Empowerment Coaching style to my practice?
Quite humbly and honestly; because I know what it's like when you just don't feel like you belong. I have personal experience sifting through layer upon layer of what I had been told who I should be (from interpersonal relationships, to religion, to society). During personal and spiritual growth, I found the Lion like Courage and strength to be authentically and unapologetically me - even at the cost of harsh consequences coming from a religious background who ex-communicates for leaving their faith and identifying in the LGBTQ+ community myself.
I don't pretend to have it all figured out (as we are all still growing in this life), but through my own journey (including my own beneficial therapy/coaching), I hit milestones that years ago would have been impossible on my own. My desire and passion is to empower others to achieve their goals and take control of their destiny in life.
I am a California native, currently residing in Grover Beach, CA. When I am not working, you can often find me at the beach, adventuring in nature or taking a road trip, researching and learning something new, or doing yoga in my sunroom.