HELLO I'M CHANDRA COLES, PSYD, HSP
I am here to walk alongside you...
...as you rise, reconnect, and propel forward with healing.
My mission is to remind others that the strength to rise after a fall already lives within them. Throughout my own journey, I’ve experienced many setbacks—moments when getting back up felt out of reach, and failure felt final. But over time, each fall revealed a lesson, and each step forward brought growth, clarity, and resilience.
Both personally and professionally, I’ve come to honor the power of healing and rising—again and again.
It is a privilege to support others as they navigate life’s challenges and rediscover their inner strength. Whether you're facing trauma, depression, anxiety, or other struggles, know this: you are not alone, and you can rise.
Educational & Professional Background
My journey in psychology began with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisville, followed by both Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Capella University in Minnesota. Over the course of more than 17 years, I’ve had the opportunity to work across a wide range of mental health settings—including inpatient, residential, and outpatient care.
This experience has allowed me to build a diverse clinical foundation, supporting individuals with developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorder, mood and personality disorders, depression, and anxiety. I’ve been honored to serve in multiple therapeutic roles, offering individual, couples, family, and group therapy to those seeking healing and meaningful change.
Transformative Minds utilizes a blend of theoretical approaches at its foundation.
INCLUDING:
o Cognitive behavior therapy CBT
o Trauma focus cognitive behavior therapy
o Behavior therapy
o Emotionally focused therapy
o Dialectical behavior therapy DBT
o Narrative therapy
o Marriage and family therapy