Andrea Arden, PhD
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Not a therapist but much more than just a life coach.
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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.
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There’s no need to diagnose or pathologize your challenges here.
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You are the expert in your own life.
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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.
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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.
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I bring both lived experience and professional training to my work.
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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
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My multidisciplinary background lets me work with the whole person —
mind, body, emotions, and relationships.
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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