About Kirin

Empowerment and presence are at the core of my work as a life coach and wellness coach. I support you in becoming more awake, aware, and alive in your relationship with yourself because attunement to the present moment is the foundation out of which new possibilities may arise. Together we “grow” a vision for your life that feels authentic and resonant—and then explore the best path to reaching it. The process not only moves you toward your vision, but it also cultivates essential life skills related to self-awareness, self-compassion, and standing in your truth.

I used to practice as a psychotherapist, for which I received a solid theoretical foundation enhanced by training that integrated the experiential and spiritual dimensions into the growth process. As a result, my life coaching is practical and grounded while also including the “bigger picture” guidance of your deepest wisdom.

Certifications/Licenses

  • Board Certified Coach
  • Certified Life Coach
  • Certified Purpose Clarity Coach
  • Certified Wellness Coach
  • Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (inactive)
  • Certificate in Equity & Diversity
  • Certificate in Nonfiction Writing

Education

  • Life Coaching Certification Program and Advanced Coursework,
    Institute for Life Coach Training
  • Internal Family Systems℠ Professional Trainings, Levels 1, 2, 3
  • Purpose Clarity™ Coaching Certification Program
  • Wellness Coaching Certification Program,
    Real Balance Global Wellness Services
  • Master’s in Integral Counseling Psychology,
    California Institute of Integral Studies
  • Master’s in Anthropology, University of Colorado–Boulder
  • Bachelor’s in Anthropology, Oakland University
  • Equity & Diversity Certificate Program, University of Minnesota
  • Nonfiction Writing Certificate Program, University of Washington–Seattle

Editing Clients

  • Dr. Richard Schwartz, Founder of Internal Family Systems Therapy
  • Dr. Jay Earley and Bonnie Weiss, IFS Growth Programs
  • Robert Falconer, IFS Consultant, Teacher, and Author
  • Dr. Patrick Williams, Founder of The Institute for Life Coach Training
  • Andrew Neitlich, Founder of The Center for Executive Coaching
  • Yan Ming Li, Qigong Master Practitioner and Instructor
  • And more …

Educational Writing

“Kirin has a tremendous amount of wisdom and compassion. She is intuitive and authentic. I think of Kirin as a wonderful companion who is traveling with me on my journey of self-discovery. She helps me to see the gems that are already there, waiting to be unearthed.”

—Suzanne, California