Helping people connect deeply to themselves, to live with intention, and to move in peace.
At Dr. Kyrstin Coaching, we understand that every person holds immense power, strength, and resilience within themselves. Our mission is to facilitate discovery of who you really are, empower your actions, and provide tangible strategies to create and maintain your peace with intentionality. Your purpose is special and we support you as you live it out loud.
About Us
What you don't need in the midst of struggle is shame for being human.
At Dr. Kyrstin Coaching, we understand that everyone holds immense power, strength, and resilience within. Our mission is to facilitate discovery of who you really are, empower your actions, and provide tangible strategies to create and maintain your peace with intentionality. Your purpose is special and we support you as you live it out
Imagine a life where...
You rely on your own gut instead of noise from others.
You have the tools and support to overcome any obstacle.
You are able to challenge yourself and come out feeling STRONGER and EMPOWERED instead of defensive and depleted.
Your way of being is peaceful, purposeful and with broader perspective.
With over 20 years of experience in mental health and wellness, Dr. Kyrstin is your partner in getting rid of the noise, dropping what no longer serves you, and being a complete powerhouse of purpose and clarity - not because you take away from others, but because you are so empowered that you empower all of those around you! It's contagious and infectious. I cannot wait to work together to make your dreams a reality.
What we Offer
Scope Of Our Services
We understand that no two journeys are the same. That’s why Dr. Kyrstin Coaching offers a wide range of services to meet you where you are and take you where you want to go.
Individual Coaching
One-on-one sessions to help you identify and achieve your personal and professional goals. We offer services for individuals in three main categories:
- business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and high achievers
- young adults who are driven and in transition (usually in college or starting their careers)
- women who are thinking about, in the middle of, or healing from divorcing a covert narcissist
Group Coaching
Group sessions to help connect with others who are invested in their growth journeys.
Group Opportunities:
- The Pivot Path: A 45 Day Journey for Executive Women in Transition
- Stand Tall: An 8-Week Educational Group Program on Understanding Narcissistic Abuse for Victims, Survivors, and Supportive Loved Ones
Counseling
Please visit Clear Life Counseling & Testing for counseling services.
Want More Support to Grow Your Business?
At Dr. Kyrstin Coaching, we don’t just support women; we empower them to take charge of their lives, health, careers, and businesses. Whether you’re just starting or have been at-it, we help you to get out of your own way with tailored coaching that provides the tools you need to succeed.
Classes
Latest Masterclass
We are working on creating impactful content for you to work through at your own pace. These self-study courses will help you to think bigger, dig deeper, and cast a net of clarity over your life. We are working on these courses and they will become available to you as soon as possible.
OUR TEAM
Behind every success story at Dr. Kyrstin Coaching is a team of dedicated trailblazing professionals.
Kyrstin A. Lokkesmoe, PhD, LPC
Dr. Kyrstin is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in coaching through life transitions, personal transformations, and deep inner growth that creates depth of connection to self and others.
Ken Lumagbas
Ken is a proactive strategist and operational anchor. She specializes in supporting clients at Dr. Kyrstin Coaching. Ken assists and supports Dr. Kyrstin as her assistant and helps behind the scenes to help keep things running smoothly.
Elizabeth Oates
Elizabeth Oates is an experienced global leader who has led teams across international regions and diverse business sectors. She brings experience from large multinational organizations and local business units, working in high growth and challenging environments.
Carmen d. Player
Carmen is an experienced corporate executive, school and non-profit leader, grantmaker, coach, and mentor. They bring a deep skill set, tools, experience, and the disposition to support your vision to transform your organization. They elevate and develop systems, cultures, and practices reflective of eco-systems where individuals are valued, work is efficient and supported through collaboratively developed practices, policies, systems, and procedures.
Why Dr. Kyrstin
In an Industry Anyone Can Enter, Credentials Are Everything.
Coaching is unregulated. There is no required training, no licensing exam, and no board of ethics — anyone can call themselves a coach tomorrow. That's exactly why who you choose matters so much. Here's what stands behind this practice:
FIVE PILLARS
A Doctorate, Not a Weekend Certificate
Dr. Kyrstin A. Lokkesmoe (affectionately called Dr. K) holds a PhD in Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor — credentials earned through years of graduate training, supervised clinical hours, and state licensing examinations. The insight and knowledge you receive is built on clinical science, not borrowed scripts.
Twenty Years of Seeing What Others Miss
Two decades of clinical practice train the eye. Especially with high-functioning people — the executive who performs while depleted, the graduate who's confident on paper and anxious in the room, the woman whose reality has been quietly, yet violently rewritten by someone she trusted. The patterns that matter most are the ones that don't announce themselves.
Licensed Means Accountable
As a licensed clinician, Dr. Kyrstin practices under a professional code of ethics, with real oversight and real accountability — confidentiality, informed consent, and clear boundaries aren't marketing language here. They're professional obligations.
Honest About What Coaching Is — and Isn't
Coaching is not therapy, and pretending otherwise helps no one. Dr. Kyrstin is one of the few in this space clinically qualified to recognize the difference. If what you need is mental health treatment, she will tell you directly and help you find it. That standard of honesty is the foundation of everything else.
One Practice, Built for Women's Real Transitions
Launching a career. Leading at the top. Leaving what was never safe. These aren't separate specialties bolted together — they're the same deep work applied to different seasons of a woman's life: understanding your patterns, regulating your nervous system, and trusting your own heart, gut, and mind.
Anyone can offer advice. Very few can offer clinical insight.
When you're trusting someone with the way you think, lead, and heal — the difference matters.
Testimonials
What They Say
Don’t just take our word for it here’s what women who have worked with Dr. Kyrstin Coaching have to say.
Dr. Kyrstin leads with genuine kindness and empathy in all that she does. She brings a steady, positive presence and deep understanding of how to support individuals through some of life's most challenging moments. She is a highly trusted professional in the mental health space, and I would confidently recommend her to anyone seeking compassionate, thoughtful guidance.
Kelsey Geist
Dr. Kyrstin helped me to be able to create a real, practical strategy for me to have some difficult conversations with my aging mother.
Anonymous
Working with Dr. Kyrstin was more than I expected--in the most life-affirming way possible! She gave me the space to "work it out" in real time, the space to feel the feels, and to still be anchored in what is mine to do.
Maria T.
Dr. Kyrstin helped me get to the root of my issues that we discovered. Now I'm able to move forward and resolve issues in a more manageable and clear way.
Emily Carter
Relieving stress and removing negative/unhelpful thoughts has helped me get more psychological freedom to really see more clearly what is going on around me.
Megan Sullivan
I have never had anyone who worked so well with me. I love how you are so direct, knowledgeable, but also listen to me and I feel so understood.
Brian Hastings
FAQ
Clarity for
Your
Journey
Stepping into executive coaching or beginning your recovery from psychological abuse is a courageous, pivotal commitment. We believe complete transparency brings peace of mind. Explore detailed answers below regarding our nationwide virtual sessions, team workshops, and structured methodologies.
Who is executive coaching for & what results can I expect?
Our executive coaching is tailored for high-performing leaders, founders, and professionals navigating critical transitions, burnout, or organizational complexity. You can expect heightened emotional intelligence, decisive boundary-setting, clarity in strategic vision, and sustainable leadership practices.
Is narcissistic abuse recovery coaching right for me?
This specialized coaching is designed for individuals who have experienced psychological manipulation, gaslighting, or narcissistic dynamics in personal or professional relationships. We provide a clinically grounded, trauma-informed framework to help you rebuild self-trust, establish impenetrable boundaries, and reclaim autonomy.
Are coaching sessions virtual or in-person?
All coaching sessions are conducted virtually nationwide via secure, confidential video conferencing. This provides maximum flexibility, comfort, and accessibility regardless of your geographic location.
How long is a standard coaching session?
Standard 1:1 coaching sessions are typically 50 to 60 minutes in length, allowing ample time for deep reflection, actionable framework development, and ongoing accountability.
Is my coaching journey confidential?
Yes, absolutely. Complete discretion and professional confidentiality are foundational to our practice. Everything discussed in your sessions remains strictly private.
How is pricing determined for 1:1 coaching?
Coaching programs are structured based on the level of clinical support, cadence, and duration required for your specific objectives. Comprehensive investment details are discussed transparently during your initial consultation.
How do I start the individual coaching process?
Begin by booking an initial consultation through our website. During this exploratory call, we discuss your goals, determine mutual fit, and map out a structured coaching engagement.
What formats are available for team building?
We offer interactive half-day intensives, full-day retreats, and multi-week corporate workshop series focusing on psychological safety, high-stakes communication, and executive resilience.
What is the ideal audience size for team building?
Workshops can be tailored for executive leadership teams of 5 to 15 individuals, or adapted for department-wide presentations of up to 50+ participants depending on your objectives.
Do you offer remote or on-site team building options?
Yes. Team building workshops and leadership intensives are available both on-site at your corporate headquarters or offsite venue, as well as virtually for distributed teams.
How can my organization book a team building event?
Contact us directly via our inquiry form or consultation button. We will schedule a discovery meeting to understand your team's specific culture and objectives.
Can I combine individual coaching with team building?
Yes, many organizations integrate 1:1 executive coaching with team workshops to reinforce leadership principles and ensure lasting organizational alignment.
Office: virtual appointments only, located in Cumming, GA 30040
Call
470.943.3710
Email: [email protected]
