Karen Altizer
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Focus Areas:
Grief, Suicide-Related Grief Loss, Church Hurt, Anxiety, Depression, Confidence, Reducing Stress, Past Trauma, Parenting, Marriage, Miscarriage, FamilyHello! I'm Karen, and it is truly an honor to meet you. My heart's desire is to walk alongside and support you in the midst of uncertainty. Because of my personal journey, God has called me into this space to serve those who are experiencing grief, suicide-related grief loss, anxiety, PTSD, mental health, church hurt, marriage, and family. I strongly believe that God is the lifter of our heads, and that struggles and trials are important parts of our story that must be seen, recognized, and remembered.
It is a joy and privilege to follow Christ and to serve Him. I have been a volunteer for various roles in my church and community for over 20 years. It has been an honor to serve as a facilitator with GriefShare for over 10 years. Teaching and education are priorities, which has led me to ongoing training to obtain multiple coaching certifications. Walking, hiking, jogging, reading, and spending time with my family delights my soul. A fun (and surprising) fact about me is that I am a hobby breeder of AKC registered Cocker Spaniels.
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B.S. Elementary Education: Concord University, WV, 1999
Board Certified Mental Health Coach (BCMHC): Light University, 2023
Trauma Informed Coach: Light University, certified 2023
Grief and Loss Coach: Light University, certified 2024
Neuroscience Informed Christian Counseling (NICC): MyCounselorOnline, In Progress 2025
International Coaching Federation (ICF): Professional Christian Coaching Institute (PCCI), In Progress 2025
10 years of coaching experience
