“Looking back on the person I was before this program and the person I am today I feel like they are two vastly different people. Yena is such an extraordinary, kind, and healing coach that I always felt safe during our meetings and I was left feeling in more control of my life after our sessions. One of the most helpful things I found from this program was the accountability I was receiving. I was able to take new tools each week and incorporate them into my life and with these tools, I was able to learn more about my own trauma and how it affected my day-to-day.  

Working with Yena I was able to understand that through years of trauma my body was stuck in a "freeze" mode and I was finally able to regulate my nervous system and heal from my past. Now I feel more in control of my body and my life, the control and freedom I have always wished for. I have noticed that situations that in the past would send me in a downward spiral but now I feel better equipped to handle these situations and work through them rather than letting them consume me.”

— Alma H, Chicago, IL

“Working with her has really helped in areas where I struggled in the past; being in dysregulation and feeling out of control, feeling grief and shame towards myself, and learning to rely and trust in myself. After working with her I feel a lot more confident and capable of recognizing and regulating my own emotions and now feel and recognize my own power in being able to provide for myself. Working with Yena has provided me with the tools that I was lacking to provide for myself in my relationships and more importantly with myself.

The coaching program far exceeded my expectations. Yena created a very safe and supportive space for me and I am so grateful to have found the program and participated in it.”

— Emily M, Elbridge, NY

“Yena is an amazing teacher. She is wise beyond her years. I have personally learned so much from her. She is an amazing listener and phenomenal at empathy and 100% professional. Always on time. When the student is ready the teacher appears. I was the student and she was one of the best teachers to appear in my life at a critical time. If you even in the tiniest bit think, “Should I work with her?” then my advice is you should definitely sign up. Thank you Yena for what you have given me, I am so grateful!”

— Dennis S, Phoenix, AZ

“I have an autoimmune illness which is highly exacerbated by stress. I do take medication to manage my condition, however the mental impact of being unwell can take its toll as well. The most valuable thing I have learned from Yena is that I can regulate my emotions and nervous system, which has had a huge in fluence in maintaining my autoimmune health as well as my overall health. I find that life in general is much less distressing than it was before. I have become a much more levelled person, I am able to parent myself, self soothe and hold a good amount of space for my emotions. The skills that Yena have taught me are invaluable.

I have spent most of my life struggling with my trauma and you have helped me find myself in just a matter of months. The change I feel in myself has been extraordinary. Thank you for making me feel seen and heard, you have created an opportunity for me to grow in ways I did not think were possible before. I wholeheartedly appreciate your support in my journey of self-improvement, and thank you for doing what you do for people like myself that struggle with trauma.”

— Ailsa, United Kingdom

“I finally have language to describe what I feel and, more importantly, why. The recovery model for trauma actually makes sense to me and has given me a direction to pursue. I've grown more sensitive to needs that I previously ignored — especially the need for safety.

Yena is a wonderful coach who teaches with a brilliant blend of empathy, patience, and command of the material. Not only was she able to answer every question I had, she was able to connect back to my experience to help me better understand. Her effortless kindness and confidence created a sense of safety that I've rarely experienced. I'm grateful to have worked with her.”

— Kelly H, Los Angeles, CA

“Based on the information provided on Yena’s website, I got the sense that she understood exactly what I’ve been through (events that have caused my CPSTD) and knew exactly how to remedy my symptoms. Past therapists have not quite understood my situation, but I was drawn to Yena because she had valuable insights on CPTSD along with the cultural divide between immigrants and their US-born children.

Yena helped me grow in several dimensions. First and foremost, she taught me how to trust myself and validate my own feelings. The root of my pain for the past several years has been my inability to accept my own feelings, but Yena gave me a detailed framework on how to accept and process my feelings and my past trauma. Additionally, Yena always met me where I was. She never made me feel less than, nor did she ever make me feel like I wasn’t doing enough. Rather, she helped me grow simply by helping me understand that the way I was, in the present moment, made sense. She provided me with a powerful reframe that I applied to all areas of my life, helping me empower myself and love myself in the process.”

— Renuka M, Seattle, WA

“I really gained an awareness of my situation, of what I had been through, and with that, compassion for myself and my journey. Yena worked with me on days where I was very stressed and days where I was calmer and adjusted each coaching session to how I was in that hour on that day. I left the program feeling confident and with a much greater understanding of trauma. It wasn’t just “talking” it was truly understanding how my body had been impacted from my life and how that was then being communicated to my brain.”

— Kayla, Los Angeles, CA

“Benefits I saw from the program was learning from the module content and then connecting this information into my own life which helped to reveal insights and empower me to feel embodied instead of victim to my trauma and patterns.

Yena is very kind, engaged and interested from the very first meeting. She listens, offers compassionate reflection and shares her personal experiences skillfully. I felt very comfortable with her throughout the program even in times of sharing uncomfortable experiences in my past. This trust greatly helped me feel safe and optimize my time with her in sessions. Thank you so much for being you, Yena!”

— Craig D, Denver, CO

“Before joining the program, I was seeking clarity and guidance on how to move forward after trauma; I had felt "stuck" emotionally for so long. Through the program, Yena provided guiding stepping stones out of feeling "stuck."

I thoroughly enjoyed the content and program; the modules were very well made, visually and orally. I want to thank you for your kindness, compassion and guidance throughout the program. To hear the words "I understand" and "I see you" was so affirming and encouraging. The deep knowledge and guidance you provided were so helpful and clarifying.”

— Cristine, Memphis, TN

“Prior to the program, I was not aware of the different types of trauma and responses and how it applied to me. Learning about them throughout the weeks was somewhat of a lightbulb moment experience. From watching the modules and having the weekly conversations with Yena, I was able to make sense of why I respond to situations the way I do. In addition, I learned many more valuable lessons and helpful steps I can to take to consciously make the effort to break bad habits and negative thoughts.

One of my main recovery goals is to learn how to respond to triggers of trauma, and I believe that is exactly what the program offers. Each module is valuable individually, but as a whole, really ties together a bigger picture. Recovering from trauma is an ongoing process, but by completing the whole program, I was able learn a lot more about myself and feel empowered with that knowledge.”

— E, New York, NY

“I started working with Yena about 4-5 months ago, at a time when I was unable to make sense of my struggles and going through life in cruise control mode. Today, I have been able to put much of my self-blame, self-criticism and negativity to rest and have a fresh perspective on how to approach life going forward. For anyone dealing with issues related to trauma, depression, anxiety etc., I can’t think of a better investment in oneself than Yena’s coaching program.”

— Sajjad, Los Angeles, CA

“The program was great in sharing techniques to ground and regulate myself, and to reflect with someone how my trauma has affected my relationships and attachment styles, as well as how to regulate when triggered so that I can begin to develop meaningful relationships without feeling overwhelmed by trauma. This has been a helpful part of my healing journey.”

— Ren, St. Thomas, USVI

“The biggest struggle I've always had to face in all areas of my life was setting boundaries. This was one of the main areas of my life I wanted to work on with Yena at the beginning of our sessions when we looked over our recovery goals, and I found that throughout the past few months I've been slowly able to understand how much my parents had an effect over how I understood and set my own boundaries. Being able to understand that fully has been a game-changer in how I approach setting and under standing what my own boundaries should be.

This has been one of the most beneficial things I've done for myself in a long time, and I truly found your input, expertise, and advice each week to be so helpful for me in my personal life. I was able to be more confident in all areas of my life (career, family, personal life) and being able to continue with the coaching program over the past few months helped me so much in managing what I was going through at the time.”

— Lina C, London, UK

“I can confidently say the 12 weeks working with Yena played an indelible impact on my quality of life. I have found myself struggling, but not to the same level of distress, being comfortable with my life situation. In short, working with Yena was an amazing form of “showing up for myself” that I am searching to find now. I thank Yena for all her due diligence and her work to the quiet silent warriors who work to battle and overcome their childhood trauma. She is a leader and an admirable coach whose work will influence generations of families positively.”

— Carter S, New York, NY

“I was feeling stuck and depressed, now I feel thriving. She was able to understand me, even though we have a language barrier here, since my english was not good at all. She helped me to understand about traumas and my triggers. In addition, she gave me a lot of tools and coached me from weeks to weeks. I'm starting to heal from my trauma. Now I'm able to accept and feel my emotions. Additionally, I'm not stuck anymore in the depressed mode or explosive temper that always came to me in days to days. I'm starting to be able to name my feelings and emotions. She helped me through this journey.”

— Luna B, Indonesia

“I was not only able to understand why I had certain traits/behaviors, but I was able to understand underlying issues that I didn't know were unresolved. This program has helped me have better relationships with my parents, husband, and most importantly myself. I have become more confident in my decision making, have more awareness and control over my inner critic and have been able to set and maintain boundaries.”

— Maddy, Las Vegas, NV