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Break patterns. Move forward with purpose.

Transformational Life Coaching is for faith-oriented people who are ready to make significant change but feel blocked by past hurts, relational challenges, or spiritual uncertainty. Through Spirit-led, emotionally-safe coaching, we address internal obstacles, discern God’s will, and move forward with clarity and purpose.

The process creates space to slow down, reflect deeply, and respond wisely to what God is doing in your story.


Transformational Life Coaching is for those who:

  • Feel motivated but stagnant despite faith and effort

  • Have experienced seasons of discouragement or relational disconnection

  • Recognize unhealthy patterns but struggle to shift them

  • Desire both spiritual depth and emotional safety

  • Want clarity in discerning God’s presence and leading

  • Long for freedom, purpose, and deeper connection with God and others


Transformational Life Coaching is not:

  • A replacement for therapy

  • Surface-level goal coaching

  • Crisis intervention

  • Traditional discipleship training

  • Addiction recovery

  • Marriage counseling

 

What makes this coaching different?

Many coaches focus on one area. This work integrates the whole person:

  • Character and spiritual formation

  • Emotional and relational growth

  • Coaching grounded in trauma-informed care

  • Spirit-led discernment

  • Practical equipping for real-life change


Transformational Life Coaching provides a safe, Spirit-guided space to overcome past hurts, experience intentional growth, and step into the life you were created for.

From collegiate athletics to the classroom to pastoral ministry, Carissa has spent more than 25 years helping people heal, develop, and grow. Today, she brings that integrated experience into her coaching work, partnering with individuals who are ready to make meaningful change and committed to the deep work transformation requires.

Known for her calm presence and thoughtful discernment, Carissa brings wisdom and kindness into the coaching space. She holds complexity without rushing, creating an environment where clients feel safe enough to share and brave enough to take meaningful steps forward. Her work weaves together spiritual formation, emotional healing, and relational growth—so lasting change can take root. 

Carissa holds a master’s degree in education and graduate certificates in professional counseling and executive coaching from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine. She is currently pursuing certification in Narrative-Focused Trauma Care through The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology.

Her heart is to help people experience deep freedom and step into their God-given purpose.

 

Schedule Your 20-Minute Discovery Call

In this complimentary call, I’ll take time to listen, understand what you’re looking for, and understand how I might support you.

Before your call, you might consider these questions:
1. Where do you feel stuck in this season, and what are you hoping to gain through coaching?
2. What have you already tried that hasn’t brought the change you hoped for?
3. What would meaningful change look like for you six months from now?

This helps us make the most of our time together and ensures our call is focused on what matters most to you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with the contact info listed below.

info@resetministries.com

602-675-3781