Andrea Arden, PhD
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Not a therapist but much more than just a life coach.
As a somatic skills coach, I offer a grounded, straightforward approach to helping you shift your perspective, deepen your self‑understanding, and break out of patterns that no longer serve you.
There’s no need to diagnose or pathologize your challenges here.
You are the expert in your own life.
My role is to walk alongside you as a guide, helping you cultivate the relationships, confidence, and sense of self you deserve. Together, we uncover the person you’ve always been beneath the layers of hurt, life challenges, and systemic dysfunction.
My passion for personal empowerment and relational growth began with my own transformational journey. In my 30s, after navigating the end of a difficult relationship, I found grounding in martial arts and later immersed myself in the study of human potential and well‑being.
Through this process, I discovered the profound impact of somatic practices and embodied skills—tools that helped me create real, lasting change and continue to shape how I support others today.
I bring both lived experience and professional training to my work.
My approach is warm, direct, and attuned. Rather than relying on scripts or rigid frameworks,
I support authentic, organic self‑discovery using evidence‑based practices tailored to your in‑the‑moment needs.
This client‑centered approach helps you move beyond stuck patterns into a more grounded, empowered way of being—one where clarity, connection, and self‑trust can finally take root.

Professional Qualifications
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PhD in Human Development -Fielding Graduate University
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Master's of Science in Human Development -Fielding Graduate University
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Qualified Mental Health Professional Certification.
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Trauma Informed Care Training.
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy Training.
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Suicide Prevention Training.
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Oregon ICD training - 20 hours
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Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified -- Crisis Prevention Institute.
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50 hours Saving Grace Domestic Violence Training.
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Sexual Trauma - Hospital Response Trained.
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Domestic Violence Perpetrator Intervention Training.
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Interpersonal Skill Development Training
Holistic Health & Wellness Experience
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Mindfulness Meditation Coach
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Somatic Embodiment Practitioner.
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Reiki Practitioner - Level 3 Certified.
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Group Personal Training Specialist -NASM.
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Black Belt Lead Sensei
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Self Defense Instructor
Social Justice Orientation
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion Training.
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Right Use of Power Training.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training.
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Right Relationship with Indigenous People Training.
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Longevity & Healthy Aging Training
My multidisciplinary background lets me work with the whole person —
mind, body, emotions, and relationships.
This integrative approach helps you:
✔ Release emotional triggers that keep you stuck
✔ Build healthy boundaries that support your well-being
✔ Communicate with clarity — at work, in relationships, and in your inner world
✔ Step into confidence rooted in somatic awareness, not just mindset