Welcome ~ I'm Kristen Joy,
a Heart-centered, Trauma-informed, Holistic Coach.
As a trauma-informed coach I help Christian women live in hope, healing, and joy after experiencing
the impact of pain in their lives.
My journey began as a pastor’s kid living "in the trenches" of ministry life , and continued as a pastor’s wife for nearly 20 years. I experienced firsthand the isolation, harmful power dynamics, burnout and emotional toll that often plagues ministry leaders and families.
After a involuntary resignation caused a blindsiding exit out of ministry, I found myself unable to ignore my pain any longer.
As I wrestled with disillusionment and untangling of various misplaced beliefs I'd absorbed from the Christian subcultures, I began to reconstruct my faith.
Instead of fear and shame, I learned the truth of how God truly sees me and who He'd created me to be from the
very beginning: a brave and courageous healer.
My heart-centered, trauma-informed, and holistic approach has resonated with hundreds of women and I am dedicated to
supporting and empowering Christian women
to be able shed their fears and doubts and live from God's secure, abiding love.
With my background in full-time ministry and clinical mental health education, I help my clients decrease the overwhelm in their lives, build resilience, and find ways to care for their souls in their everyday lives so they can experience deep satisfaction, freedom, and joy.
Outside of coaching, I am a licensed therapist, a wife, and mom to a crew of six kids who enjoys any rare moment of quiet with a cup of coffee and intentional time to connect with Jesus.
We can live loved!
And that makes all the difference in the world.
You Can Find Hope & Healing
Wherever you've been, wherever you are - there is hope to be found.
Healing
for the woman who is struggling
to see what lies beyond today.
If this is you, fear, shame, and guilt
mix raising your anxiety and
leading to frustration with
yourself and disconnection from
God and others.
You long to experience peace in
your body, mind, and soul instead of
hearing the loud voices
of judgment in your head.
You know God says He's good,
but you think He's maybe
only good to other people.
Surely you're displeasing to Him or
else you would see His goodness too.
Becoming
rooted in her new identity,
this woman has done the work
of unpacking the lies of her past
and her wounds have
experienced healing.
If this is you, you've done a lot
of work already, stepping out
of dark places into freedom and hope.
Your mind has calmed, and you've
gained skills to help support
yourself during harder days.
Fear, shame, and guilt no longer
define you because you're
growing in strength
and resiliency.
You can now truly believe you are
who God says you are:
delighted in and fully loved.
Flourishing
in her new way of being, this
woman is living fully in her
identity as a beloved daughter
of God and looking to help
others do the same.
Fueled by the comfort she's received,
she's ready to use her gifts to share
hope and healing with others,
making a difference in the
lives of those she encounters.
To do this, she desires leadership coaching, training on using
coaching skills in ministry,
and/or to maintain a
safe place to process her life
and leadership roles so she
can continue to experience
peace, joy, and satisfaction.
Would you like to hear more about my story?
Listen in on my conversation with Esther Littlefield of Christian Woman Leadership Podcast
where I share a little about my personal story, "Finding Hope & Healing After Ministry Hurt."
Kristen Joy Coaching
I help Christian women and ministry leaders live from a secure identity in God’s delight so they can lead with courage and flourish through faith-centered coaching and speaking.
1:1 Coaching
I offer 1:1 coaching that blends clinical insight, spiritual depth, and a holistic approach. Together, we’ll navigate personal, relational, and spiritual challenges—from life transitions and leadership stress to church hurt and identity struggles.
This is a safe space to heal, grow, and step into the freedom and joy God designed for you.
Group Coaching
Group coaching offers a powerful way to experience being seen, known, and valued within a safe and supportive community. Each year, I offer a variety of group coaching opportunities designed to foster healing, growth, and connection. Past groups have included:
Healing & Renewal -
A trauma-informed, biblically grounded group for women ready to process past trauma or grief in a safe and stable season of life. Experience deep healing and hope.
Becoming Whole -
A 12-week journey to rediscover your true self, build life-giving habits, and grow in connection with God, yourself, and others.
Cultivating an Embodied Calm -
An 8-week group for Christian women who feel constantly on edge. Learn practical tools to reduce anxiety, calm your nervous system, and build lasting resilience.
Teaching & Speaking
Christ declared in Luke 4 that He came to bring good news, freedom, healing, and restoration. My passion in speaking is to help others understand the impact of trauma on the mind, body, and soul—while revealing God’s heart to pursue, comfort, and heal. I speak at the intersection of trauma, faith, and mental health, drawing from my clinical expertise, ministry experience, and deep love for the Church. (Past speaking engagements include the Church Mental Health Summit, Broken to Beloved, and Small Church Ministries Conferences.)
COMMON SPEAKING TOPICS:
Ministry Trauma: Healing for the Whole Pastoral Family
From Disconnection to Delight: The Solution to all Relational Problems
Trauma and the Pastor's Wife: There's Nothing Wrong with You
Coaching for Ministry Leaders: the Catalyst to Deeper Faith and Connections
I’d love to connect and explore how my speaking can support you in serving your community. Whether it’s a national event or a local gathering, I tailor each presentation to fit your audience, goals, and timeframe. Click below to start the conversation!
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