Meet Zay…

(Located in Dana Point, California)

Welcome to Ego/Coach, a space for mindfulness, creativity, growth, and inner healing as you move forward in your journey towards Self-Actualization.

My name is Zay and I am a Health & Life Empowerment coach having worked as a Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate (MFTC.0013982) and associate (AMFT 103472) in the state of Colorado as well as in California practicing psychotherapy for almost 7 years. I received my Bachelor’s in Creative Writing at Vanguard University of Southern California, and my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Hope International University in Fullerton California where I was inducted into the Delta Kappa Honors Society of Marriage and Family Therapists.

My professional background includes providing services in residential detox/rehab settings, inpatient/outpatient settings, private practice, and social agencies helping at-risk children and families. Upon graduating with my Masters, I got my first job in California as an Adventure Therapist at a high-end rehab facility where I’d get to take my clients on experiential activities such as indoor skydiving, zip-lining, wolf therapy, falconry, rock climbing, and many more.

My unique approach to life coaching constitutes a blend of my knowledge of traditional psychoanalysis, my education in existential/humanistic philosophy, as well as my training in parts work such as Internal Family Systems (IFS). My theoretical framework for coaching is heavily influenced by my professional training as a clinical marriage and family therapist. My ICF training as a Health & Life Coach has further served me in helping my clients understand healthy nutrition and eating habits, as well as consistent/manageable body movement/exercise routines fostering a centered and holistic approach to general health as a lifestyle. Additionally, my near twenty years of experience as a musician serves me in helping my clients unlock their raw creativity and finding their artistic voice.

Throughout my time as a therapist I have worked with people from diverse backgrounds. From gang members to law enforcement officers, from people suffering from addictions to people fighting to save their marriages. I have sat and been witness to individuals in the pits of their lowest point, and I have rejoiced with clients who have overcome their trials, gotten married, and had children in the time we’ve worked together.

Through my 7 years as a clinician I have tackled many conditions of the mind such as PTSD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, social anxiety disorder, and many more. My true specialty is in deep tissue identity work carved out of existential resilience, creative expression, and spiritual/humanistic restoration. My additional training as a health coach has allowed me to coach clients on healthy eating habits and mindful practices toward integrating a holistic health approach to my coaching framework. I’m excited to be a part of your triumph.