Hi, I’m Brenda
Lead with Confidence, Live in Freedom.
I know what it’s like to feel like you have to earn your worth.
For years, I tried to prove my value in what I did—in how much I accomplished, how perfectly I performed, how much I could serve others. On the outside, I was the one people relied on, the one who “had it all together.” But internally,I was filled with self-doubt, exhaustion and the fear that I wasn’t enough.
Maybe you know that feeling too.
✨ The pressure to always be strong, always be available, always be excellent.
✨ The fear that if you slow down, say no, or stop proving yourself, you’ll disappoint the people who count on you.
✨ The quiet exhaustion of always striving, but never quite feeling like you’ve arrived.
You weren’t created to live under that weight.
I want you to know:
It wasn’t until I reached the point of burnout that I finally had to face the truth:
No amount of success, service, or striving was ever going to make me feel worthy.
The exhaustion, anxiety, and guilt weren’t just about doing too much—they were symptoms of deeper patterns that needed to change.
I had to stop defining my worth by my performance and start living from a place of deep, unshakable worth found in my true identity.
That shift changed everything. And now, it’s the work I help others do.
what it’s like to work with me
Supporting your path to resilience.
Today, I specialize in coaching high-achieving veterinarians, leaders and pastors’ wives who are stuck in cycles of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-judgment.
My coaching isn’t about doing more. It’s about unlearning the belief that your worth is tied to what you do.
Through my signature coaching program, I help you:
Break free from perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt
Heal the hidden belief that says, “I’m only valuable when I achieve”
Stop leading from exhaustion and start leading from confidence and peace.
Live, love, and lead without the weight of constantly proving yourself.
Because here’s the truth: You are already enough. You don’t have to earn your worth. And when you finally believe that? Everything changes.
What is coaching?
Is growth and action oriented
Focuses on the present and the future
Helps you maximize both your personal and professional potential
A partnership
What makes coaching with me different?
A deep, trauma-informed approach: We go beyond surface-level strategies to address the real roots of your struggles.
A blend of psychology, faith, and nervous system work: True transformation happens when you integrate mind, body, and spirit.
Seeing what’s beyond the surface: Many leadership and mindset coaches focus on productivity, time management, or external strategies. But you don’t need more systems—you need internal transformation.
I’ve been where you are—and I know the way out.
Inspiration
Samson is the definition of an “overcomer”. At the age of 9, he suddenly went blind in both eyes. He went to bed one night with sight, and woke up the next morning with none. His entire world changed.
I walked along side him as he learned to navigate a new reality. From being afraid of taking a step, to hiking on unknown trails, to comforting clients in therapy, to playing whiffle ball in the backyard (he is a great outfielder), he has shown himself to be an overcomer. He is an inspiration to both me and my clients as he lives life, with his disability, with valiance and a zest for life.
You too, can be an overcomer!
Stay tuned for an upcoming book on the lessons learned from a blind dog.
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Coaching with me is:
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Through tailored strategies and practical steps, I help you break through barriers, build resilience, and take decisive action toward your goals. This is about transformation. Let’s create momentum and make meaningful change happen.
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The goal is to help you thrive. Coaching is time limited and focused work toward achieving the goals you desire. Let’s do this!
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I utilize strategies that align with your needs and strengths as an individual.. Together, we’ll create a personalized roadmap for growth that resonates with your life and supports lasting change.
My Background & Training
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Training
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Tribal Healer
Coach
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Publications
"The Ethical (Wonderful) Counselor." In Career, Lifestyle, and Spiritual Development: Work, Purpose, Calling and God
Be an Overcomer: Lessons Learned from a Blind Dog (In progress)
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Presentations & Speaking
Childhood Sexual Abuse and Its Impact on Adult Relationship Patterns Through the Lens of Attachment
Spirituality in Distance Clinical Supervision, American Counseling Association (ACA) Conference.
Helping Individuals and Families Progress from Heartache to Hope: An Integrative Approach to Understanding the Process of Grief, Florida Counseling Association.
Podcasts including Faith in Practice, Faith Fringes, Find Hope Here, The CIRS group, and The CIRS Summit
Educational Webinars on topics including grief and loss, anxiety, CIRS, and compassion fatigue prevention and recovery.
Presentations on Compassion Fatigue for nonprofits, pastors, foster parents, and therapists in multiple venues
