MY FOCUS AREAS
Specialized coaching for authentic living and professional support
WHERE EXPERTISE MEETS HEART
As a Certified Life Coach and Peer Support Professional, I've discovered my calling lies at the intersection of personal authenticity and professional resilience. These two focus areas aren't just what I do—they're where my lived experience, professional training, and passion converge to create transformative coaching experiences.
CERTIFIED LIFE COACH
LUMIA Coaching - Specialized training in intersectionality, positive psychology, and person-centered approaches
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⁘IDENTITY & AUTHENTICITY⁘
Becoming comfortable with who you really are
Your authentic self isn't hiding—it's been covered by layers of "shoulds," expectations, and survival strategies. Whether you're exploring your career path, relationships, spirituality, sexuality, gender, cultural heritage, or simply who you want to be in this world, together we'll uncover, embrace, and embody the real you—creating a life that feels genuinely yours.
WHAT WE'LL WORK ON TOGETHER:
✓ Finding and strengthening your authentic voice in any life area
✓ Navigating identity questions in professional and personal spaces
✓ Understanding how your multiple identities intersect (cultural, professional, personal, spiritual)
✓ Aligning your actions with your core values
✓ Rebuilding identity after trauma, loss, or major life changes
✓ Honoring all aspects of your identity while embracing growth
✓ Coming out processes throughout life (career changes, personal revelations, any major identity shifts)
✓ Building authentic relationships and supportive communities
✓ Breaking free from family, cultural, or societal expectations that don't fit you
THIS IS FOR YOU IF:
You feel like you're wearing a mask most of the time, struggle with imposter syndrome, are questioning any aspects of your identity, feel disconnected from your true self, are tired of living by other people's expectations, or simply want to live more authentically in any area of your life—regardless of your background, orientation, or current life circumstances.
⁘DIRECT SERVICE SUPPORT⁘
Sustaining yourself while serving others
Helping professionals face unique challenges that require specialized understanding. From secondary trauma to boundary struggles, we'll build your toolkit for sustainable, fulfilling work in service to others.
WHAT WE'LL WORK ON TOGETHER:
✓ Preventing and recovering from burnout and compassion fatigue
✓ Creating healthy boundaries between work and personal life
✓ Managing secondary/vicarious trauma
✓ Developing trauma-informed self-care practices
✓ Building resilience in high-stress helping roles
✓ Navigating organizational challenges and systemic issues
✓ Supporting LGBTQ+ clients with cultural competency
✓ Integrating your own lived experience into professional practice
THIS IS FOR YOU IF:
You work in healthcare, social services, education, advocacy, or any helping profession and find yourself emotionally drained, struggling with boundaries, questioning your effectiveness, or feeling isolated in your work challenges.
WHY THESE FOCUS AREAS?
My expertise in these areas comes from the unique combination of professional training, lived experience, and over 2 years in direct service work. I understand these challenges not just professionally, but personally.
CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Indiana Division of Mental Health - Licensed to provide peer support services through lived experience
TRAUMA-INFORMED SPECIALIST
Extensive training in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and LGBTQ+ cultural competency
DIRECT SERVICE EXPERIENCE
3+ years as advocate, developing and facilitating LGBTQ+ programs