* MA in Professional Counseling
* Certified Life Purpose Coach with Life Purpose
Coaching Centers International
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Certified Life Plan Facilitator with Life Purpose Coaching Centers International
* Core Essentials Program - Graduate
from Coach U
Judy is a Life & Ministry Coach and Christian Counselor. She graduated from Ambridge University, Magna
Cum Laude, with her Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling and is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor with the State
of Michigan. Her undergraduate degree is in Ministry and Leadership from Kuyper College.
Judy is a Certified
Life Purpose Coach and a Certified Life Plan Facilitator through Life Purpose Coaching Centers International (LPCCI). She
is also a graduate from the Core Essentials Program at Coach-U. She is currently working on becoming certified throught
the International Coach Federation (ICF).
Judy has also attended training through CRM under Dr. Steve Ogne,
on "Empowering Leaders Through Coaching". This training is specific to coaching those in ministry and leadership.
Judy's passion and desire is to motivate, inspire, encourage and help others develop and grow into the persons
they were created to be. Helping others live fulfilling and purposeful lives is part of her personal calling. Her top five
strengths through the Strengths Finders assessment are: Futuristic, Intellection, Activator, Maximizer and Adaptability, which
is a great mix for a life coach.
Judy has a vast array of experiences, including working in several ministry positions,
being an entrepreneur and her continued work as a Therapist in both general counseling and substance abuse at Catholic Charities
of West Michigan.
Judy has been married for 13+ years to her best friend, and has 3 children, 1 dog and 1 cat.
She is actively involved in her church and her faith and relationship with God is a priority for her.
Judy enjoys
hiking, kayaking, birdwatching, writing, reading, drawing, pilates, yoga, running and being creative.
