What is Spiritual Coaching?

Spiritual Coaching is a term to describe a relationship between two people wherein one serves as a companion and listener for how and where the Spirit it moving in the other person’s life. A spiritual coach, also known as a spiritual director, provides a space to hold the sacredness of each person’s story. Unlike therapy or counseling, spiritual coaching is focused on how God (and your understanding of it) is present in your life: through relationships, hopes, dreams, and callings. I use my listening skills to reflect back where holiness manifests in even the most mundane aspects of life, and hope to serve as a witness to your own spiritual transformation, growth, and healing. Our conversations are confidential. It is a privilege and honor to sit with another person and support them in their journey of becoming.

About little about my experience and spiritual background

I have a Masters degree in Transforming Spirituality from Seattle University School of Theology & Ministry with an emphasis in spiritual direction and retreat design/facilitation. I have over 17 years of experience leading and facilitating spirituality, service, and leadership development in ministry as well as accompanying small groups and individuals in their spiritual formation. My training and formation has been enriched by a long history of mentors and soul-care practitioners who I admire and have learned from.

I have practiced as a Roman Catholic for all of my life. I am particularly steeped and trained in Ignatian spirituality, which is accessible to people of many spiritual backgrounds as it centers on the notion that God can be Found in All Things. My training and practice is ecumenical and interspiritual. I take inspiration from many traditions and practices (i.e. Christian mysticism, Enneagram, contemplation, mindfulness, curanderismo, intercessory prayer, retreats, meditation and visualization, ritual/art-making/gardening as healing modalities), and believe strongly in not appropriating culture. I appreciate learning as a path to sharing universal truths as I stay rooted in my own cultural, religious, and spiritual heritage and identity, and use a critical social justice lens when looking at systems, dynamics of faith and spirituality in relationship to self, God, creation, others and the common good. I particularly care about journeying with those who identify as Latina/o/x and who are seeking ways to integrate their cultural identity and experiences with their faith and spiritual practice; as well as working professionals in their 20’s/30’s/40’s who are desiring a way to deepen their leadership through the lens of spiritual values and social justice while building up their tool-kit of contemplative practices.

When working together, I will follow your lead when it comes to accessing language and symbols that make sense for you. I hope to provide spiritual support and mirror what you already value as holy in your life. Thank you for entrusting me with your sacred story and allowing me to accompany you on this part of your journey!