
Angela Startz, MAHSC, CMCLC
Biblically Grounded, Professionally Trained, Compassionately Led
Angela Startz is a dual-certified trauma-informed Christian mental health and relationship coach with a deep passion for helping individuals heal, grow, and rebuild their lives through faith-centered support. With professional training in trauma-informed care and a strong biblical foundation, Angela offers a coaching experience that honors both emotional science and spiritual truth.
Her work is rooted in the belief that lasting transformation happens when faith, personal responsibility, and emotional healing work together. Angela specializes in helping clients navigate trauma recovery, relationship challenges, and major life transitions while remaining anchored in God’s purpose and truth.
At Called2Rise, coaching is not about quick fixes. It’s about real-world change, sustainable healing, restored identity, and renewed hope.
Areas of Focus
Individuals
Personal Development Coaching
Faith-Based Healing for Trauma, Boundaries, and Purpose
If you are seeking faith-based trauma recovery to
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Heal from complex trauma
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Childhood abuse
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Past sexual abuse
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Past domestic violence
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Find freedom from people-pleasing and discover who God created you to be
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Find freedom from sexual addiction and discover godly sexuality
Divorce Support
Biblical Guidance for Healing, Co-Parenting, and Emotional Recovery
Our Christian divorce support coaching provides faith-centered guidance to help you move forward with clarity and peace. Rooted in Scripture and practical strategy, we help you:
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Process grief and emotional overwhelm through a biblical lens
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Trust God as your Defender and Vindicator
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Develop healthy co-parenting strategies that protect your children
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Guard against parental alienation and destructive conflict
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Rebuild hope, confidence, and spiritual resilience
Military & First Responders
If you are a member of the United States Military (active duty or retired) or a first responder seeking confidential biblically-based trauma-informed mental health or relationship coaching to
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Heal from trauma and moral injury
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Heal your marriage or relationship from the toll of military service on the family unit
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Your service is greatly appreciated. Please be ready to provide proof of service to receive Angela's discounted rates for military and first responders.
… Angela would be honored to join you on your path to healing and restoration.
Specialized Training & Certifications
University & Academic Credentials
Angela’s foundational training includes:
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Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling: Life Coaching
(M.A. Life Coaching — awarded with High Distinction) -
Bachelor of Science in Psychology: Christian Counseling
These degrees equip her with a solid grounding in human behavior, spiritual integration, and supportive counseling approaches that align with Christian values.

M.A. Life Coaching diploma awarded with High Distinction

B.S. Psychology: Christian Counseling Degree

M.A. Life Coaching diploma awarded with High Distinction
Professional Coaching Certifications
Certified credentials matter because they show standards, skill, and accountability. Angela holds recognized professional coach certifications including:
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Certified Master Christian Life Coach
(International Christian Coaching Institute – ICCI) -
Board Certified Christian Life Coach
(International Board of Christian Coaches – IBCC)
Each certification demonstrates competency in coaching skills, ethical practice, and Christian integration. At Called2Rise LLC, we are committed to ensuring you receive support from professional Christian life coaches equipped to help you grow with wisdom and care.


Certificate for Certified Master Christian Coach

Certificate of Board Certified Christian Life Coach

Certificate for Certified Master Christian Coach

Specialized Training Areas
Couples & Relationships
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PREPARE/ENRICH & SYMBIS Certified Facilitator
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Gottman-informed principles for healthy communication
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Infidelity recovery and trauma support training
Couples - Pre-Marital

Certificate for Prepare/Enrich Facilitator

Certificate for Symbis Assessment Facilitator

Certificate for Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
Couples - Infidelity Recovery

Certificate for Learning from Affairs Rethinking Infidelity

Certificate for Treating Affairs and Trauma

Certificate for Learning from Affairs Rethinking Infidelity
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approaches
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Love & Intimacy in Modern Relationships
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Secure connection frameworks
Couples - Trauma and Addiction

Certificate for Addiction Treatment and Couples Therapy

Certificate for Healing Toxic Injuries in Love Relationships

Certificate for Couples Therapy for Treating Trauma

Certificate for Addiction Treatment and Couples Therapy
Couples - Attachment and Intimacy




Couples - General

Certificate for 10 Principles for Effective Couples Therapy

Certificate for Breakthrough Results for Difficult Men

Certificate for 10 Principles for Effective Couples Therapy
Sexual Addiction
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Master Diploma in Sexual Addiction Recovery Coaching

Master Diploma Mental Health Coaching

Certificate for Sexual Addiction Recovery Coaching 101

Certificate for Sexual Addiction Recovery Coaching 201

Master Diploma Mental Health Coaching
Mental Health, Trauma, & Addiction
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Master diploma: Mental Health Coaching: Military & First Responder Coaching
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The Body Keeps the Score: trauma healing
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Polyvagal Techniques
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Mental Health Coaching & Behavioral Health Education

Master Diploma in Mental Health Coaching: Military & First Responder Coaching

Certificate for The Body Keeps the Score

Certificate for Mental and Behavioral Health Disorders

Master Diploma in Mental Health Coaching: Military & First Responder Coaching
These trainings deepen Angela’s ability to support individuals and couples navigating complex emotional wounds, relational patterns, and healing journeys.

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