In our stories we find our pain.
In our pain we find our passion.
And in our passion, we find our purpose.
You’re Not Alone.
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Hi, I’m Kristi!
I’m a contemplative mystical spiritual Jesus-follower. Or something like that. Many collisions along the path of life lead me to challenge and deconstruct my Seventh-day Adventist upbringing. What a long and often lonely road it is—the shattering of systems that once felt safe.
You were made for more. From your first breath, your purpose was written on every cell of your being simply waiting for the moment for it to be birthed into being. What if today was the day?
Let’s journey together. Telling our stories. Journeying into our pain. Connecting with our passion. And birthing our purpose.
Welcome, friend.
Offering virtual coaching to clients across the United States and Canada!
The Framework Behind the Transformation
Every 1:1 client session is uniquely yours, designed to your specific needs and desires. After our discovery call we will collaborate to develop a roadmap to take you from where you are to where you want to be. I bring my suggestions to each session but the journey is uniquely yours. Most clients experience deep transformation in as little as three sessions.
Story Work
We hold our trauma in our stories. We also hold our purpose. In this space, we gently journey into your story. The journey that shaped you. Story work isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. When we tell our stories, the broken down connection between the two hemispheres (the corpus callosum) actually repairs itself. Healing begins when your story is truly seen, heard, and held with compassion.
Subconscious Repatterning
Trauma wires limiting beliefs deep into the subconscious. Through the CLEAR Method™ and gentle parts work, we identify and release these beliefs—creating space for powerful transformation, alignment, and freedom.
Shadow Work
High-control religion splits us—labeling some parts “good” and others “bad.”
In reality, the parts we’ve exiled often carry our greatest gifts: empathy, creativity, and deep connection. Shadow work is the compassionate journey back to wholeness, where nothing within you is wrong—just waiting to be reclaimed.
Somatic / Nervous System Work
Trauma isn’t just stored in the mind—it lives in the body. Through trauma-informed, body-based practices, we release what’s been stuck and restore nervous system safety. This is how we reconnect with a grounded, fully-embodied life.
Choose Your Healing Space:
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1:1 Coaching
Exploring your story and gently heal the deeper layers too—trauma held in our bodies and in our inner narratives.
Group and family coaching available. Join the waitlist for couples coaching.
Full virtual. 50 minutes.
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Group Story Work
Explore the stories that shaped us. Journey into the stories that hold our pain as we gently step into our becoming. Each week, 1-2 members will be invited to share a portion of their story and be lovingly witnessed in a safe space. Limited to 6 participants per group.
Coming in 2026.
Religious trauma coaching may be a supportive next step if you were part of a high-control or fundamentalist group and now find yourself feeling anxious, disconnected, or unsure of who you are. You might be carrying the weight of past emotional or sexual abuse, struggling with religious guilt, or feeling burned out by it all. If you’ve lost your sense of self, feel easily overwhelmed, or are questioning what you’ve been taught, you’re not alone.
This is a space for your healing—gently, at your pace.
“Healing isn't moving forward. It's moving inward, visiting the same wounds with deeper awareness until they become your greatest wisdom.”
— Earthy Herbs @canna.pothecary
Stories of Transformation
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“Kristi has been amazing! She has created a safe space for me to get my thoughts into words and process them, but has also given valuable feedback. She’s been incredibly helpful to me on my healing journey. Highly recommend!”
— Amy A.
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“Kristi has an incredible gift of communication and empathy. She truly listens and cares, pulling from her own experiences and knowledge to share insight, and help others move towards healing.”
— Beth W.
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“Kristi played an incredible role in helping me escape a cult and navigate a destructive relationship. Her exceptional coaching skills provided me with the clarity and strength I needed. Coaching with Kristi truly set me free.”
— Andy P.
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“I’d recommend Kristi to anyone looking for a non-judgmental space to process their life’s journey. Having someone like her to help process all the thoughts and emotions that go along with all of our questions and experiences is invaluable.”
— Mitchell B.
“Working with Kristi has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. I was brainwashed by high control religion, weighed down by the need for parental approval, and unsure of my own voice. Kristi helped me begin the healing process through story work, somatic system work, shadow work and subconscious repatterning.
This guidance allowed me to untangle the emotional grip my parents had over me, not through blame, but with clarity and compassion. I learned how to set healthy boundaries, trust myself, and stop living according to someone else's expectations. For the first time, I feel like I’m living for me!”
— Krystal M.
Disclaimer: I am a coach, not a licensed therapist. I cannot legally diagnose or treat mental illness. I am here to support you on your journey and create a safe place for your personal discovery. All cases of clinical mental illness, or thought or intent to harm self or others will be referred.
All information or coaching advice shared is only the opinion of the coach and is not to be taken as medical or professional advice. Rise Within Coaching is not responsible or liable for any harm that may come from the result of any coaching session.
All clients’ identity and personal information will be protected as confidential unless mandatory reporting is required by law. All coaching clients must be 18 or older.