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Emotional Healing Coach for Childhood Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, & More

The Past Shaped You.
It Doesn’t Have to Define You.

Serena Renee - Creator of the Forward Thinking Method™

Guidance from Someone Who Understands the Weight You Carry

My work is deeply personal because I’ve lived the very pain I now help others navigate.

For nearly two decades, I carried the weight of unhealed trauma.

My story includes surviving childhood sexual abuse, enduring two separate sexual assaults in my twenties, and losing my grandmother to suicide. I spent years battling anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and emotionally abusive relationships.

I felt trapped, stuck in survival mode, replaying patterns I couldn’t seem to break. I understood why I struggled, yet I couldn’t seem to change how I lived.

Where Insight Meets Action

Professionally, I spent years studying and supporting human behavior, earning a Bachelor’s in Human Development and a Master’s in Psychology. I worked as a psychologist within school systems, where I supported individuals in understanding their emotions, navigating complex family and social dynamics, and developing the inner stability they needed to learn and grow.

It was there I began to see the patterns: the silent burdens people carry, the invisible wounds that shape their lives, and the extraordinary transformation that becomes possible when healing is approached with structure, compassion, and ownership.

A Future Defined by You

My story isn’t just about what I’ve survived. It’s about what I’ve built from it. Every painful chapter became part of the foundation for my work today.

I know how hard it is to rebuild yourself after loss, trauma, or years of self-doubt. I also know it’s possible. With the right support, you can find self-trust and the freedom to create a life that finally feels like your own.

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Hi, I'm Serena,

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Creator of the Forward Thinking Method™
Bachelor of Science in Human Development
Master of Arts in Psychology
Certified Trauma Coach
Certified Leadership Coach
CPD Certificate
Serena Renee - Creator of the Forward Thinking Method™

Are You Ready to Create Your Future?

You’ve started the hard work of understanding your past, maybe through therapy, reading self-help books, or years of self-growth, yet something still feels unsettled.

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You’ve started the hard work of understanding your past, maybe through therapy, reading self-help books, or years of self-growth, yet something still feels unsettled.

Trauma coaching is for men and women who:
Have explored their past in therapy, but still feel unsure how to create consistent change in the present.
Might recognize their triggers, but still feel pulled into old reactions.
Have tried to create boundaries, but feel guilty or anxious about upholding them.
Feel on edge or disconnected, even when everything appears to be okay.
Are tired of revisiting the same stories and ready to create lasting change.
The Forward Thinking Method™ for trauma coaching helps you bridge the gap between insight and action.

Are You Living from Safety or Survival Mode?

Take the quiz to find out and learn what steps to take next.
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What is the Forward Thinking Method™?

Many people feel stuck, but might not know why or how to move forward.

That realization led me to create the Forward Thinking Method™, an action-based process that helps you bridge the gap between healing and growth. It’s the same framework I used to rebuild my own life and the one I now use to help clients lead their lives with purpose and clarity.

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Forward Thinking Method™
Real People.

Real Healing. Real Change.

I feel better and I live differently now.
I spent years in therapy understanding why I was stuck but understanding wasn’t enough. I was still overwhelmed, reactive, and caught in the same emotional cycles, even though I knew better. What changed everything was learning how to lead myself forward. With the right support, I stopped waiting to feel different and started making choices from a place of clarity and ownership. I feel better and I live differently now. And that’s something I created for myself.
Ashley B.
Executive Director
I don’t abandon myself in hard moments.
I used to either shut down or explode. I didn’t know there was another way. Through this process, I learned how to pause, stay with myself, and respond with intention. I don’t abandon myself in hard moments anymore. I finally trust the way I show up.
Samantha R.
HR Director
I make decisions that reflect who I am.
So much of my identity was wrapped up in who I was for others. I didn’t know how to choose myself without guilt. Now, I make decisions that reflect who I am, not who I had to be. I’m becoming someone I recognize.
Marcus T.
Nurse
My relationships feel more grounded.
I used to second-guess everything; my boundaries, my worth, even my ability to grow. I knew the patterns were there, but I didn’t know how to change them. What made the difference was learning how to meet those patterns with compassion and structure. I gained insight and I rebuilt a sense of identity I could trust. My relationships feel more grounded, and I feel like I’m leading my life instead of reacting to it.
Devon R.
Creative Director

It’s Time to Lead Yourself Forward

Your future isn’t something to find. It’s something to build.

With the right guidance, structure, and support, you can move beyond survival and begin creating a life that feels grounded, intentional, and truly your own.
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