The Spiritual Coach at Your Service!

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Blessings~ Welcome to the page that tells you more about the person behind the scenes.

I am here today because it is my passion to teach you what I know!

As a coach and healer, I teach people, like yourself, how to become reacquainted with their soul.

I take on a spiritual approach to holistic healing and I believe once you've discovered the essence of who you really are, your relationships with others and with life in general will blossom into something magnificent.

Credential Information..

  • I received my Masters of Clinical Psychology in 2005 from Eastern Illinois University.

  • I am licensed to practice as a Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois; License No. 178.007904

  • I'm in the process of becoming an Ordained Minister and working toward a Doctorate of Divinity degree in Spiritual Counseling from the University of Metaphysical Sciences in California.

  • I'm Reiki I and II certified.

  • And also certified as an International Staging and Redesign Professional from QC Design School.

Professional Experience..

Within my 7 years of counseling, I've had the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload including.. males, females, children, elderly, families, couples, people with low incomes and high incomes, different races/ethnicities, as well as the heterosexual, homosexual, bi-sexual and transgender population.

I have worked as a therapist in rural mental health agencies as well as a counselor in drug/alcohol rehabs. Within these settings, my role was to diagnose and treat mental health and substance abuse disorders.

I have assessed, diagnosed, and counseled individuals who have struggled with substance abuse disorders, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorders, major depression, bi-polar, adjustment disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and ADHD.

From this experience, I've learned a great deal about the importance of self-love and what the lack of self-love can do to an individual's mind, body, and soul as well as the impact it has on relationships.

Although my clinical psychology training prepared me to counsel individuals with a variety of disorders, I still felt like something was missing from my training, something deeper...and that's when I found myself looking for more answers.

My Beliefs and Specialty..

Beliefs...
  • I have come to believe that each of us has a soul and that every soul deserves love.

  • I believe our soul has a purpose for being in physical form...and I like to think that the purpose is to experience life...feel the joys, feel the pains, and to evolve as a spirit.

  • I believe mental illness is a symptom of not living authentically including, but not limited to, ignoring your inner voice and living to please others.

  • I believe most physical illnesses can be prevented by the foods we eat, the chemicals we put in and on our bodies, the exercise we give our bodies, and the environment we surround ourselves with.

  • I believe there are things in life that cannot be prevented, thus occurring to help us grow stronger in spirit. I believe we choose these events before taking on the physical form; and when life is viewed from this perspective, it's difficult to become a victim to anyone or anything.

  • I believe that although there are some things pre-destined, we still have free will. We can change our minds and life plan at anytime by the thoughts we think, the words we express, and the actions we take. We are accountable for our life and the decisions we make.

  • I believe we are all one and that we are all searching for the same thing, in our own ways, which I believe is love.

  • I believe nature is the all natural healer. Anything that is whole, pure, and good for the mind, body and soul comes from nature.

  • Most importantly, I believe there is a God and this God is an all loving source of energy. I believe this energy has no judgment about what you may do or may have not done while in human form.
Specialty...

I help you discover what your authentic self or "soul" is after and encourage you to uncover the spiritual lesson or "lessons" involved in your struggles.

My purpose is to teach you how to have a better relationship with yourself and to show you that it's okay to be you and it's okay being happy with being you!


What is Planned for the Future of Relationship-with-Self..

Look forward to a holistic, private practice that offers mind, body and soul healing. You can also look forward to books, materials, workshops and one-on-one sessions that will teach you how to have a soulful, unconditional loving relationship with yourself and others.

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My Trust in You...

Overall, I trust that you will take what you can from this site and apply it to living a life of self-love. Give this gift to yourself and watch your life change for the better!

I also trust that this website will bring you encouragement during your time of need and growth.

I wish you well and many blessings on your journey of loving yourself. And you can and will have a fulfilling, spiritual and balanced life. So, go ahead and be sure to shine that light of yours!!

With Love,





Brandy Shirley, M.A.
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