About Changing Lives Life Coaching
Kim Adams/PCLC
Kim Adams is a certified life coach and the Lead Coach at Changing Lives Life Coaching, where she also oversees and mentors our coaching team. A retired elementary school teacher with 23 years of experience, Kim transitioned into coaching to continue her lifelong mission of helping others grow, heal, and thrive.
She holds a professional certificate from an ICF-accredited program and a specialized certification in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. As a member of the International Coaching Federation, Kim is committed to ongoing professional development and trauma-informed care.
Kim specializes in relationship and neurodiversity coaching, empowering individuals, couples, and families to build healthier, more fulfilling connections. Through compassionate guidance and evidence-based strategies, she helps clients
master self-regulation, understand emotional patterns, and communicate with clarity and confidence. Her coaching is grounded, intentional, and deeply personalized.
What Kim's Clients Say...
Kim is truly one of the most amazing coaches I have ever met. From the very beginning, her kindness, and genuine care made me feel safe to open up, and she continues to challenge me in ways that help me see the truths I need to face. She has this incredible gift of making you feel completely supported while also guiding you towards real growth. I'm so deeply grateful for her and the impact she's already had on my life.
Vanessa G-2025
Working with Kim has been truly life-changing. I came to Kim during one of the hardest times in my life. and her empathy and compassion gave me space to feel understood and supported. Kim just didn't listen, she helped me set meaningful goals and gave me the tools to gain clarity and confidence. I will continue to meet with Kim to help guide me through all areas of my life. I recommend Kim to anyone seeking growth and healing.
L.F- 2024
Dr. Shannon Winters
Shannon Winters is one of our executive business life coaches and the founder of Changing Lives Life Coaching. Certified in neuroscience-based leadership and grounded in trauma-informed counseling, Shannon supports founders, people leaders, and mission-driven teams in navigating high-stakes environments with clarity, emotional regulation, and purpose.
As a multi-business owner and doctoral candidate in psychology, she integrates brain-based coaching tools, emotional literacy frameworks, and values-driven strategy to foster sustainable growth and relational integrity. Shannon guides executive cohorts and individual clients through transformative coaching focused on psychological safety, nervous system-aware leadership, and legacy-aligned decision-making—empowering resilient ecosystems where emotional wellness and operational excellence coexist.
What Shannon's Clients Say...
Shannon is an exceptional counselor who has the ability to meet you exactly where you are in life. No matter what issue I have walked into her office with she has always had a positive, productive way to help me through it!! Thank you to Shannon, and the Changing Lives Counseling team! You’re the best!!
Melanie C
I’ve been seeing Shannon for many years, and her sessions have truly been life-changing. She always takes the time to listen with genuine care and brings a consistently positive and encouraging attitude. Shannon creates a safe space where I feel heard, supported, and guided. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking counseling, personal growth, or a fresh direction in life.
Audry L.
My Transformational Experience with Ketamine Therapy and Life Coaching
Over the course of just six weeks, my life has completely changed thanks to the incredible care, guidance, and support I received from my therapist and life coach. I came into this experience carrying years of emotional weight and setbacks, but for the first time, I felt truly safe enough to be completely vulnerable. That vulnerability became the gateway to real healing.
My therapist created an environment of absolute trust and security, which allowed me to uncover the root causes of my struggles. With Shannon & Kim's support, I’ve learned to identify my triggers, understand my patterns, and most importantly—develop tools to pull myself out of depression. The combination of counseling with ketamine therapy was powerful, helping to unlock deeper insights and emotional breakthroughs I hadn’t been able to reach before.
In addition, having access to a life coach has been equally life-changing. They’ve helped me create realistic and achievable goals, giving me structure and a clear path forward. The encouragement and empowerment I received helped me build confidence and rediscover my self-worth.
What truly sets this team apart is that they don’t do this work for the money—they genuinely care. Their mission is to see people heal, grow, and thrive. I cannot recommend them highly enough. If you're struggling, know that these are the people who will walk beside you every step of the way toward healing and a better life compassionate, and very knowledgeable.
Derra