I had a lot to overcome…
After surviving childhood abuse, being tossed around in the foster care system, homelessness as a teen, and enduring years of domestic violence, I found myself divorced, traumatized, destitute, and a neurodivergent single mom of two kids. The future seemed hopeless, but I knew that I wanted more than what the statistics said I would have.
Over a seven-year period, I pushed myself hard and earned two business degrees, a master’s degree in organizational leadership, jumped to the top 3% in the company I was with, and became a master certified professional coach and consultant - all while homeschooling my kids and staying involved in ministry.
Until I could push no more…
Shortly after achieving all of that, I crashed into a wall of burnout and felt helpless as I watched my mental and physical health begin to fall apart, along with all of my dreams.
My ability to push through seemed to disappear, and I was forced to pull back from the world. In that terrifying space, I knew that I needed to work to rebuild my life with a new perspective - one that honored the capacity of my mind and body.
It took a few years, a lot of research, and several mistakes and setbacks to recover, but I learned so much in the process.
It is now my passion to use all of my experiences, training, and education to help others overcome personal and professional obstacles and learn the skills they need to achieve a successful and fulfilling life - while honoring their capacity and all they have been through.
Rebecca Armstead, MSOL, CPC, MCPC
I was right where you are…
and i’m here to tell you, it gets better
Whatever your circumstances are.
Whatever it is you are wanting to overcome.
Whatever it is you are wanting to achieve.
However difficult the road ahead seems…
Let me partner with you and help you discover the tools, resources, and skills you need to transform your mind, life, and emotions so that you can uncover your purpose, develop steps to move toward it, and overcome any obstacles as you begin to live it out.
Whether you are a struggling teen, a seasoned leader who has found yourself in burnout, a single mom feeling lost and worn out, or someone just stepping out of your past…
You Can Begin Again.
Professional Qualifications and Experience
Degrees
MS Organizational Leadership, Southern New Hampshire University, 2023
BS Business Administration, Concentration in Organization Leadership, Southern New Hampshire University, 2020
AS Business Administration, Johnson County Community College, 2018
Related Training and certification
Completed more than 36 credit hours in psychology and related coursework, including research methods, statistics, developmental psychology, behavioral psychology, social psychology, cultural anthropology, history of psychology, organizational psychology, leadership psychology, leadership theory, motivation, and team behavior, psychological methods and motivations, personality, conflict resolution and negotiation, change management, learning and cognitive processes, and trauma psychology, Johnson County Community College, Liberty University, and Southern New Hampshire University, 2009-2023
Certified Life Coach, Certified Life Coach Institute, ICF Accreditation, 2022
Master Certified Professional Coach, Certified Life Coach Institute, ICF Accreditation, 2022
Domestic Violence Support Group Training and Support, Hope House, 2017
ADHD: Unlocking Your Potential, CPD Accreditation, 2025
Introduction to Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), CPD Accreditation, 2025
Principles and Application of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), CPD Accreditation, 2025
Treating Trauma with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), CPD Accreditation, 2025
Borderline Personality Disorder: Insights and Strategies, CPD Accreditation, 2025
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Insights and Strategies, CPD Accreditation, 2025
Antisocial Personality Disorder: Insights and Strategies, CPD Accreditation, 2025
Histrionic Personality Disorder: Insights and Strategies, CPD Accreditation, 2025
Avoidant Personality Disorder: Insights and Strategies, CPD Accreditation, 2025
Related experience
Founder and Director, Support for Christian Victims of Domestic Violence, Kansas City, 2017-2022
Participant, Trauma Informed Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) Services, Kansas City, 2022
Consultant. Coach. Mentor.
What is a Consultant?
"Consultants bring expertise and experience to identify problems, suggest solutions, educate, influence, and help facilitate growth and change.”
What is a Coach?
According to the ICF, coaching is “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.”
What is a Youth Mentor and Coach?
A youth mentor and coach is a person who can support, advise, and guide your teen. I will take the time to get to know you and your teen and the challenges they’re facing and then use my knowledge, understanding, and personal experience to guide and support them through the work of personal transformational change so that they can go on to live successful and fulfilling lives.
are you Ready…
to turn it all around? Let’s get going!