“Unless you see a thing in the light of love, you do not see it at all.”
~Kathleen Raine
Let’s Start Something!
Who: My clients are magnificent channels for creation. They may initially doubt this, but with guts and curiosity, they open up to parts of themselves that have been judged or misunderstood. They discover an abundance of gifts, strengths and talents. My clients share the motivation to connect with their innate aliveness, joy and creativity.
Another common thread: they’re all up against an internal dilemma, an impasse to reckon with. They discover the grit and courage to meet themselves in the fullness of their imperfect, beautiful humanity. My clients differ in that they represent all walks of life and identifiers, including gender and sexual orientation.
Whatever your dilemma, dear magnificent reader, your curiosity and desire for transformative change are keys for a collaboration that can make a world of difference to your embrace of life.
Get Started: I offer a 75-minute initial consultation for couples and individuals. You’ll leave our conversation with meaningful questions, insights to reflect on, and follow up resources. Call 541-318-0045 or contact me for an appointment.
Where: I have a lovely, quiet office located in walking distance to downtown Bend, Oregon. I offer in-person, Zoom and phone sessions.
Check out my Values statement. You’ll find it useful if you want to work with me.
Operating Principles
Perception is the most powerful force shaping our lives.
Welcome to the real-time discovery channel! You possess a glorious repository of gifts, strengths, and resources. Yup, I’m talking to you.
Before we can fully claim our full inheritance, internal dilemmas often need tending. Whatever the details, our dilemmas are born of a lens that inhibits spontaneity, confidence, and aliveness; that stunt relational capacities.
Fear, the mega-distorter:
During tinyhood we absorb all the shoulds of family and culture. We learn to negate or marginalize parts of ourselves. Acquired beliefs, opinions and assumptions take on fact-like qualities unless they’re explored, deconstructed and refuted.
Then a new world order opens up. Because our dilemmas can be used as incentives for transformational change. What people want is more than better coping. They want to stretch across the borders of the known self and meet themselves, others, and the world, anew.
I’ve experienced this and I’ve witnessed it as well. My clients become artists of the possible. What if you, too, are made for this journey?
Love, the mega-liberator:
The difference between a clear lens and a distorted lens is inestimable.
If you’re up against an edge, please know this: Places of hurt can become sites of transformation and healing. This work is down to earth and practical to boot. With eye-opening questions and fresh perspective, come intelligent action, understanding, and greater capacities for loving.
If this resonates, reach out to me. I’d love to hear from you.
Clear Lens Coaching synthesizes creativity principles with a somatic, trauma-informed approach (Polyvagal Theory), a differentiation-based orientation to relationship, and depth inquiry. Good questions can provoke powerful perceptional shifts. I’m authorized to say this. Dedication to my own journey has thus instructed me.
Image: Qian Xuan, Early Autumn
TESTIMONIALS FROM INDIVIDUALS & COUPLES
“Clear Lens Coaching with Krayna was utterly transformative, unlike any other work I’ve ever done. I draw a parallel to dieting, where the benefits are usually temporary and the primary focus is on changing a behavior. Lasting change happened for me when I opened up, looked deeply into my perspective, had the courage to change my mind, and accept what is. This transformed my way of living, profoundly influencing my work and relationships. I have love for myself and the relationship with my partner is thriving because of the work I’ve done with Krayna. These changes will be with me for the rest of my life!”
Lauri Powers, Autism Specialist for High Desert Education Service District
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“The tight bottlenecks in our marriage brought us to Krayna. We now see everything in a different light. Our own internal issues and stories were the source of our conflicts, not each other! We’ve grown as individuals and have strengthened our relationship. We’re both so much less defensive and so much more open! Thank you, Krayna. We’re celebrating our new marriage.”
Couple from Bend, Oregon
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I strongly recommend Krayna as your transformational life coach. The work I did with her allowed me to see things in my life from a different perspective and find relief from thoughts that were causing me pain. We all have narratives we believe it 100%, but working with Krayna helped me to understand things in my life in a new way. I’m a healthier, happier person. To this day I use practices I learned from Krayna for both my body and my mind. I cherish my time with her and am so glad she is part of my journey.
We all need some Krayna in our lives!
Hannah Yoemans
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Working with Krayna has been eye opening and transformative on so many levels. When I reflect on the stand-out qualities that make her work so effective, I think of her gentle yet strong nature, her compassion and presence, and her amazing skill to pierce the veil of limiting constructs and extract the belief that is really running the show. Above all, I highly respect her ability to redirect me in a clear yet easeful way so that our time together is the most beneficial for me. I don’t get caught up in a story that will not serve my growth. So much gratitude for Krayna and the work we’ve done together! Robert S.
TESTIMONIALS
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Krayna and she has had such a positive impact on us as individuals and as a couple. Krayna creates a safe, conversational environment. She invites you to look within yourself and supports you to explore the cumulative impact of life experiences and relationships on your behavior, beliefs and biases toward your partner, family and friends. She shares a wide variety of tools and takeaways (including wonderful poems and other resources) that help you stay focused and apply what you learn from each session.
We have learned so much from Krayna and our relationship has never been better. We’ve finally broken through on how to honestly, openly and consistently communicate and to truly respect and empathize with each other. We highly recommend Krayna. She is a gift.
Ray and Terrie Atkins