About Me
Note from Shonna
I have served in ministry and mental health for the past 20 years, from the early days as a pastor’s wife to missionary to now Author, Christian Counselor, Trauma-Informed Coach and Spiritual Director.
After experiencing ministry burnout and cumulative trauma myself, I thought I was done with ministry. I gave it one last chance. Little did I know that season of unclarity would lead me to my next purpose, helping others in their stuck and unclear seasons. Now, I have served hundreds of people as they walk through hard seasons — health issues, death, divorce, political upheaval, life transitions and a global pandemic.
This led me to create a practical step-by-step processing resource that gives the next steps during seasons of unclarity, called the Renewed Hope Approach. Now, this approach is used all over the world.
I am excited to serve you!
Certification and Trainings
PhD student Holistic Spiritual Practitioner
Spiritual Direction Certification
Somatic Coach
B.S. in Human Relations/Psychology
AACC, Board Credentialed Mental Health Coach specializing in Crisis and Trauma Care
AACC, Christian Counselor
CACC-Stress Management, Women’s Issues, Spiritual Formation
PDP-Behavioral DynaMetric Behavioral Assessment Practitioner
Narrative Coaching Enhanced Practitioner
Strong Interest Inventory Certified Practitioner
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Certified Master Practitioner
Trauma Healing Institute Master Facilitator
ICF-approved Coaching Certifications
Enneagram Certified Practitioner
Brainspotting Practitioner
Clifton Strengths Coach