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ANDREA

About

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STORY

Her

Andrea Forness is the founder of Purpose Life Coaching, LLC. She has over 14 years of experience in the Mental Health and Coaching fields. Andrea has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with an Emphasis in Individual and Abnormal Behavior and a Theme in Media, Culture and The Justice System from California State University, Los Angeles.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

Andrea's

  • Trauma Informed Care

  • Life Space Crisis Intervention

  • Sexual Exploitation

  • Working with Complex Trauma

  • Risking Connection

  • Wraparound Family Services

  • Behavior Modification

  • Case Management

  • Life Skills training for teens and young adult

  • Parenting

  • Court Mandated Child Abuse Parenting Classes

  • Facilitation of Batterer’s Intervention Program

  • Development of the Volunteer Program

  • Volunteer and Development Management

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Professional

BACKGROUND

Andrea has had the privilege to work in a diverse environment and work alongside numerous agencies, such as: Department of Mental Health, Department of Children and Family Services, Probation, Parole, Group Homes, different elementary, middle, and high schools. Andrea has been trained by a number of Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychiatrists and other professionals in the mental health field. Due to her passion for mental wellness, she saw a need throughout her professional career and decided she wanted to provide people with an experience of empowerment, guidance, and support when walking their life journey and working towards their goals.

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With the psychology background and mental health work experience that Andrea possesses, she takes life coaching to the next level. She combines her passionate heart with her knowledge to create individualized plans and provides support throughout the process.

Getting to

KNOW ANDREA

Andrea is an immigrant born in Mexico City and raised in California. Andrea comes from a single parent home with the influence of her mother and grandparents. Andrea is a strong believer of the importance of a healthy family unit. Today, Andrea is married and has a family of her own. She decided to leave her career to focus on raising her family and create the company she felt was focused on the empowerment of people working to accomplish their goals.

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Personal

BACKGROUND

Andrea enjoys time with her family, her dogs, being out in nature, and exercising. Andrea believes in “paying it forward” by helping and supporting the less fortunate. Causes that are close to her heart are:

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  • Autism

    • Awareness

    • Acceptance

    • Empowerment

    • Inclusion

  • Military Vets

  • Immigration

  • Child abuse and sexual exploitation

  • Homelessness

  • Human rights

  • LGBTQ community

  • Animal rights

  • Mental Health

  • Foster Care

  • Women Empowerment
     

Thank you for taking your time to read about the foundation of Purpose Life Coaching, LLC and getting to know the founder.

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*Disclaimer: Not servicing as therapy or for mental health emergencies

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