About Me
Dr. Carol Deas-Lopez Spiritual Empowerment Coach
I am the Founder & CEO of Empowering Breakthroughs, LLC, a consulting agency that offers Spiritual Empowerment Coaching for Individuals, Couples, and Families. For the last 12 years, I have worked as a Life Coach, Psychotherapist, and Psychologist. I hold certifications in Life Coaching and Addiction Studies/Counseling, and earned Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology. I have worked in private practice, community-based clinics and large healthcare systems. I have worked with age 9 to 100 and have extensive experience working with Veterans and their families.
I started my spiritual practice because I want to fill a much needed gap in services for people who don’t necessarily have a mental health condition, but want and need support during challenging times in their lives (e.g., separation/divorce, death of a partner, loss of a job due to downsizing, layoffs, or retirement, stepping into a caregiving role, relationship challenges, etc.). Our services help you through the grieving process so you can focus on developing a loving, authentic, and empowered relationship with yourself and others and more fully align with your Divine Purpose.
My Philosphy of Care Client-Centered Coaching
I believe that clients are better able to reach their goals when they feel seen and heard without judgment, shame, blame, or guilt. This is what is known as a client-centered approach. I find that collaboration in a coach-client relationship leads to faster and more effective results. You can rest assured that dignity and respect are always at the core of our working relationship. If I give direction, I always provide rationale. The more effort you put into the change process the more you’ll get out of it.
What to Expect The Coach-Client Relationship
All clients will receive intake forms to complete prior to their first visit, which will be reviewed by the coach and any questions/concerns addressed during the session. Goals and an action plan will be established. The coach will provide an overview of the framework of the coach-client relationship. Time will be allocated for questions and a homework assignment will be given. Clients are encouraged to reach out in between sessions if they have questions/concerns.
My Inspiration The Coach-Client Relationship
I learned at a very young age that I had the gift of empathy, which today is known as a “Highly Sensitive Person” or “HSP.” I was that friend that everyone would go to for advice; this became part of my identity. I experienced trauma as a child, and it was my 1st therapy experience that planted seeds for my future. After raising my kids, I put myself back to school and became a certified Life Coach and earned my Master’s and Doctoral degrees. The rest is history and it’s been one heck of a ride! I look forward to working with you!