Transformations & Testimonials
"David took me to parts of me that were so preverbal and so ancient and still so soaked in sadness and trauma and he taught me how to love and care for those parts that were so, so lost and as a result I have a daily level of happiness and joy that was unthinkable to me a year ago......David not only takes you through super effective methodology, but he also gives insight and guidance that is so wise and so on point........I am the happiest I have ever been in my entire life because of my work with David."
Layla Martin, laylamartin.com
- founder of the VITA method, a tantric approach to sex, love and relationship, host of the This Tantric Life
"David Coates is the most brilliant, attentive, loving and transformational practitioner I have ever worked with. I did a two day intensive with him which was truly life changing. He helped me connect with wounded aspects of my childhood that were impacting me deeply, but I had no way of releasing the emotions or integrating those parts of myself, in a healthy way, until our work together. He is helping through the biggest transition of my adult life. I feel lighter, more free, and more myself than I ever have. I highly recommend this man. "
Regena Thomashauer - New York Times bestselling author of " Pussy: A Reclamation", and founder of the School of Womanly Arts.
"I've worked with David over the years both on my marriage and in navigating the complexities of being a high level executive in the tech world, which really means digging into the deep scary stuff within me. The guy knows his stuff; he's really smart, bold, and deeply caring. I'm grateful to have had him in my corner all this time, really seeing, and helping me see, who I can become."
David Meyer — Senior Vice President Products, Databricks
“Having David in our corner for the past 8 years was essential to navigating marriage during the extremely difficult seasons of babies, illness, injury, and navigating the complexities of growing a dynamic business together. He helped us find each other again and again and re-weave our marriage even stronger and more delicious than it was the year we said “I do.” I wouldn’t want to have to figure out partnership without David in our corner.”
Kate Northrup
Bestselling author of Do Less
“Dave’s expertise, combined with his compassionate and understanding nature, created a transformative space for me. One of the most impactful aspects of our work together was a daily voice check-in for a month. This consistent and supportive practice unlocked new levels of creativity and confidence within me that I never knew was possible. Through his guidance, I gained a deeper awareness of my internal landscape and learned how to foster more harmony within myself. His help has been life-changing for me, and I highly recommend his services for anyone seeking growth and healing.”
Evan Drake
Marketing Director
“I can honestly say, David Coates is the best healer I’ve ever had. I was trained as a therapist and have had lots of counseling over the years. But no one has gotten to the core of my issues as quickly as David. He’s a terrific listener, masterful at holding space, and such a gentle, caring soul. Plus after only one session, he helped my husband and I completely resolve a problem we’d been struggling with for ages. I’m so grateful I found him. You will be too.”
Barbara Huson
Bestselling author of: Sacred Success: A Course in Financial Miracles, and Overcoming Underearning.
“David has this gentle power that guides you to the core of the issue where the deep healing is needed most. For me his coaching work has been deeply transformative. It shifted the tectonic plates of my psyche which has created massive shifts in my everyday life. David is kind and strong and masterful in his guidance. I highly recommend diving into this work with him.”
Emily Fletcher — Founder of Ziva Meditation, and author of Stress Less, Accomplish More.
“David is a brilliant, thoughtful and compassionate person who seeks to understand and empathize with your perspective - whether on a personal or professional matter. It's this demeanor that allows him to challenge you and reach you in ways that help you see what needs to be seen, to change things that need to be changed. He has helped me through numerous big transitions in my life both personally and professionally. In short, he's a good person and a great coach and I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
Theo Yedinsky — VP of Public Policy, Airbnb
"My journey with David began personally as my therapist, and then professionally as a collaborator on Rosebud, our mental health startup. He exposed me to the power of IFS and helped me access a deeper connection and understanding of my parts leading to breakthroughs in managing my anxiety. So it was especially meaningful to work with him on implementing Rosebud's' AI-powered IFS journal, where he elevated the quality of our work, and demonstrated a keen understanding of product and business.
David's ability to seamlessly transition from an empathetic therapist to a savvy collaborator showcases his versatility and depth of knowledge in both mental health and entrepreneurship
Chrys Bader – Co-founder, Rosebud, https://www.rosebud.app/ – the world’s #1 AI journaling app
“I've had a few therapists and coaches over the years, but none like David Coates. David is a true 10x practitioner, with a seemingly infinite repertoire of tactics. He's very adept at digging to the root cause, trying something, and then adjusting as necessary. I appreciate David's constant positive attitude and making therapy an enjoyable, upbeat experience vs. a serious affair. Would highly recommend to anybody.”
Travis McPeak — Founder and CEO, Resoursely
"My IFS-based sessions with David helped me heal some deep patterns inside of me that were holding me back at work and in relationships. This provided fundamentally new insights and instilled a much deeper sense of curiosity in me. Today, I find myself on a spiritual path, which I could not have envisioned being on just a few years ago — and I credit my relationship and time spent with David as the primary reason for this transformation."
Brent Ledvina — Senior Manager, Apple
"For years, my husband and I were caught in a tough dynamic. Jonathan was very edgy with me and I was constantly disappointed in him. We were both walking on eggshells around one another. I was at the end of my rope, so we started working with David. Almost immediately David “translated” our issues to each other in a way we couldn’t communicate on our own, he called both of us out and laid out a plan for us. And over the course of our work together, we created a completely different marriage full of deep care, understanding and love which has LASTED many, many years since our work together. Being in a tense marriage was holding me back in every area of my life, now, my supportive, loving marriage is my secret weapon, it’s THE reason I’m able to grow a company, enjoy motherhood and build a beautiful life."
Sarah Jenks — Priestess, sarahjenks.com
“David is an incredible facilitator and I’m picky having worked as a psychotherapist. He holds a safe, insightful and clear space for you to come home to yourself. I highly recommend working with him. I’ve even hired my team to work with him.”
Alyssa Nobriga — CEO and Founder of The Institute for Coaching Mastery
“David is a brilliant, thoughtful and compassionate person who seeks to understand and empathize with your perspective - whether on a personal or professional matter. It's this demeanor that allows him to challenge you and reach you in ways that help you see what needs to be seen, to change things that need to be changed. He has helped me through numerous big transitions in my life both personally and professionally. In short, he's a good person and a great coach and I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
Theo Yedinsky — VP of Public Policy, Airbnb
“I've had a few therapists and coaches over the years, but none like David Coates. David is a true 10x practitioner, with a seemingly infinite repertoire of tactics. He's very adept at digging to the root cause, trying something, and then adjusting as necessary. I appreciate David's constant positive attitude and making therapy an enjoyable, upbeat experience vs. a serious affair. Would highly recommend to anybody.”
Travis McPeak — Founder and CEO, Resoursely
“I can honestly say, David Coates is the best healer I’ve ever had. I was trained as a therapist and have had lots of counseling over the years. But no one has gotten to the core of my issues as quickly as David. He’s a terrific listener, masterful at holding space, and such a gentle, caring soul. Plus after only one session, he helped my husband and I completely resolve a problem we’d been struggling with for ages. I’m so grateful I found him. You will be too.”
Barbara Huson — Bestselling author of: Sacred Success: A Course in Financial Miracles, and Overcoming Underearning.
“David is an incredible facilitator and I’m picky having worked as a psychotherapist. He holds a safe, insightful and clear space for you to come home to yourself. I highly recommend working with him. I’ve even hired my team to work with him.”