Welcome ~ I'm Kristen Joy,

a Soul-centered, Trauma-informed, Holistic Coach.

Many Christian women carry invisible wounds— betrayal, burnout, ministry-related hurt, spiritual confusion, or seasons where life simply didn’t go the way they had hoped. They wonder what went wrong as they worked so hard to do the "right thing," just to have it all fall apart around them.

You may feel overwhelmed, exhausted by expectations, unsure who to trust, wondering if the joy you've been seeking all along is really possible for you.

You’re not alone. And you don’t have to stay stuck here.

I help Christian women who have experienced pain, trauma, or ministry-related harm move toward hope and resilience as they gain sense of who they truly are in Christ so they can truly walk in the freedom and joy Christ offers, regardless of the realities of life around them.


My approach is soul-centered, trauma-informed, and deeply holistic, created to help you untangle fear, rebuild trust with God and yourself so you can live from a place of secure, deep, abiding delight.

Why I Do This Work ~

Decades before becoming a trauma-informed, ICF-trained coach, I lived the rhythms of ministry life—first, as a pastor’s kid and then as a pastor’s wife. I know the weight of hidden expectations, spiritual pressure, and the emotional toll that can accumulate over time.
After my own family walked through a blindsiding forced exit from ministry, I had to face my pain honestly and begin reconstructing each piece of my identity and faith from the ground up.

What emerged was a deeper understanding of God’s steadiness, compassion, and desire for His daughters to live whole, courageous, and deeply loved lives

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This work is sacred for me as it comes from a place of walking with the Lord and a deep knowing that He offers the same hope, freedom, and joy I've learned to experience to all women. Imagine our inner life, our homes, our relationships, and our communities if we all could live loved like this?! This image holds my heart and keeps me walking with those seeking the abiding, abundant life John 15 talks about. You can have this freedom and joy you long for, too.

How I support the women I serve ~

You deserve a space where your story is honored, your emotions are welcomed, and your growth is nurtured with wisdom and compassion.

With my background in full-time ministry, trauma recovery, and clinical mental health, I guide women toward reclaiming their life in ways that are both God-honoring, Biblically sound, and trauma-sensitive.

Together, we create space for you to reduce overwhelm and emotional exhaustion, healing lingering impact of ministry-related wounds and spiritual confusion, reconnect with your voice, needs, and God-given intuition, and build resilient, grounded rhythms that support your whole life so you can experience renewed purpose, satisfaction, and joy.

A little about me personally ~

When I’m not coaching or in the therapy room, you can usually find me sitting on a sideline of a sporting event cheering on one of the three kiddos who still live at home with us or texting one of my emerging adult children inquring about their life or simply cheering them on with an encouraging word.

I have learned my own secret to contentment - which begins with knowing and experiencing God's delight and offering delight back to Hi. It also often includes good coffee, quiet moments or worship music which help me stay steady amidst the demands of life. These rhythms help me stay grounded so I can show up for others with continued compassion, hope, and belief in each woman's ability to continue to grow and flourish!

Letting go of expectations and control has been the biggest gift to myself in my 4th decard of life, and I love seeing other women begin to do the same. If this is something you want for yourself, be sure to reach out here!

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.

Want 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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