“I absolutely LOVE my life!”

That’s our vision for YOU – and the

Brave Thinking Institute’s mission on this planet.

Do you feel called to something deeper, greater, and more fulfilling?

A life filled with peace, clarity, purpose, and meaningful connection…

A life where you feel whole, confident, and aligned with who you were created to be.

No matter what you’ve been through—past wounds, broken relationships, or seasons of confusion—

healing, restoration, and transformation are possible for you.

At LifeAbove, we believe your story isn’t over.

And we’re here to walk that journey with you.

Our Calling

We are called to restore wholeness, cultivate healthy and flourishing relationships, and equip individuals to fulfill their life purpose. we empower people to grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally, walking fully in the abundant life God has designed.

Our Mission

We are committed to cultivating healing, renewal, and transformation by integrating biblical truth with evidence-based mental health, relational wisdom, and spiritual practice. Through faith-centered counseling, coaching, and community, we empower individuals to break strongholds and step boldly into their God-given identity and calling.

Our Vision

We envision Christ-centered transformation where individuals are healed, equipped, and flourishing in their faith, relationships, and purpose. We aspire to be a global beacon of hope, leading individuals into emotional freedom, spiritual renewal, and lasting wholeness

Who We Are

LifeAbove is a faith-based counseling and coaching practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, families, and leaders experience true healing and wholeness.

Led by Marie Woods, a professional counselor and Wholeness Life Coach, we combine clinical expertise, biblical wisdom, and a holistic approach to support people through life’s most challenging seasons.

We serve a diverse community—including professionals, leaders, couples, teens, and individuals from cross-cultural backgrounds—providing a safe, compassionate, and confidential space for transformation.

What We Do

We provide professional counseling and life coaching services designed to help you heal, grow, and thrive in every area of life.

Our services include:

Trauma and emotional healing support
Relationship, marriage, and family counseling
Cross-cultural and identity-focused counseling
Biblical counseling and spiritual guidance
Teen and adolescent mental health support
Life transition and grief counseling
Wholeness life coaching for leaders and professionals

Through personalized sessions, we help you process your experiences, break unhealthy patterns, restore relationships, and step into clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Why We Do It

We believe no one should have to walk through pain, confusion, or brokenness alone.

Our mission is to help people move from survival to wholeness—restoring emotional health, strengthening relationships, and reconnecting individuals with their identity, purpose, and faith.

We are passionate about creating a space where healing is possible, growth is supported, and lives are transformed from the inside out.

LifeAbove Counseling & Coaching Mission

We empower people to heal and live a life they absolutely love - spiritually grounded, emotionally whole, and relationally thriving.

Our Core Values

1. Compassion

We meet every individual with empathy, care, and without judgment.

2. Integrity

We uphold honesty, confidentiality, and ethical care in every interaction.

3. Wholeness

We focus on healing the whole person—mind, body, emotions, and spirit.

4. Faith-Centered Approach

We integrate biblical truth with professional counseling to guide lasting transformation.

5. Growth & Transformation

We believe every person has the capacity to heal, grow, and live with purpose.

6. Cultural Sensitivity

We honor diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities with respect and understanding.

7. Empowerment

We equip individuals with the tools, clarity, and confidence to move forward in life.

The world is waiting for you to turn your dreams into reality.

TESTIMONIALS

Proven Outcomes

"As the Pastor of Grace Church, I have opportunities where I need to refer people for counseling. Without hesitation I think of Marie Woods.

Marie has been a trusted source for Biblical counseling, spiritual mentoring, and life coach. Whether it be in her personal counseling, wholeness life coaching, or her annual Mental Health Care conference, I know that she provides solid Biblical guidance and practical help for everyone she engages. She is professional, knowledgeable, and well respected by those I send to her. I highly recommend Marie to you!

- Joel B. Walters, Lead Pastor

"The program itself was very worthwhile, and there was a lot of excellent content and practices. As a spiritual leader, these Biblical and practical resources are hugely important for my ongoing equipping and learning to continue providing good Biblical training for others. Marie, thank you so much for offering the holistic experience to the faith community. Thank you for all the effort and work. Please do continue running such events."

- Karen Adam, college professor

"Today, I look back on my spiritual growth during the wholeness life coaching time, I see you by my side. My heart is filled with gratitude. You have facilitated a newfound relationship with God that I’ve never experienced before. I know this kind of work can't be measured or assessed. I am so encouraged by your mission (LifeAbove). I pray that God will use you to fulfill his good work to many people."

- Yu Hong, Ph.D.

"“I want to say thank you Marie for teaching my parents. It has REALLY been a big blessing and brought a TOTAL SHIFT especially in how my dad approaches his spiritual life. Its really cool! I am so grateful!”

- Andrea Myatt

"Marie does various programs to address issues for the church regarding spirituality, and mental health. This is a real deep calling for her and a real heartfelt love to see the church ministering Jesus to our true psychological needs. Sometimes the church has been wise in this regard, sometimes not so wise. So it's good to have people like Marie and to bring the tools of spirituality back to the church so that we're generally experiencing God in our heart of hearts, not just in our minds. Marie does that well. She's able to pull together resources of various people that I’m amazed by. She has the additional advantage of speaking Chinese and knowing the International Community. Gee! You need to get to know Marie. And I hope you'll follow her work and experience the joy of it like I have."

- Dr. Troy Caldwell

"I want to thank Marie for the healing, hope, and renewed faith I experienced during our 90-day coaching program. I've learned so much from her, including the strategies and disciplines in practice that have helped me grow stronger. Most of all, I appreciate that, unlike other mentors and helps I have sought, ONLY Marie was able to make sense of my confusion and broken self-image.
It was by divine appointment we met. And I am very grateful for Marie.