Restored Beauty Coaching

Contact

I'm currently accepting virtual appointments for individual clients. Email me for a free consultation.

Email: andrea@restoredbeautycoaching.com

What is Story Work?

We are shaped by the experiences, places, and people that surrounded us as we grew. Some memories shine bright and clear; others stay hidden, tucked away beneath the surface. When we bring these moments into stories, we begin a journey of understanding ourselves more deeply. Story work helps us see how our past has shaped who we are today. Sharing our stories lets us see ourselves with fresh eyes. It helps us understand what has held us back from loving fully, reconnect with parts of ourselves we may have lost, and live with more purpose. Many of us carry pain from the past—moments when we didn’t have the words or safe space to express what we felt. These hidden wounds often bring shame and keep us stuck. When we tell our stories in a caring, supportive space, healing can begin. We find the strength to face our pain, speak our truths, and let go of shame. Through this, we open the door to freedom and hope.

Bio

Andrea de la Motte

I am so excited to be in this space offering care and support for your good stories. I fell in love with this work several years ago when I started my journey with the Allender Center and began my training experience. I noticed how much it transformed my life more than any other work that I had been doing. It is remarkable what can happen when we experience the goodness of other people stepping into our story and naming both the beauty and the pain. Our hearts long to be seen and known, and this work is just that. It is a coming home to the places that have been cast out or pushed aside.

I am trained in Narrative Focused Trauma Care through the Allender Center at the Seattle School of Psychology. My passion is creating spaces where it is safe to bring stories that shape who we are and finding the beauty within them. I believe that we all were created to bring beauty just by being who we are, and yet so often that beauty gets buried beneath pain, shame, and experiences of harm. We were never meant to do this work alone. I am honored to walk into these places and delighted to discover the beauty that is uniquely you.

I also offer group storywork with my colleague Abby Roos over at Discovering You. I believe in the power of being seen and known by a community in a safe and kind atmosphere. It is a beautiful, life changing experience and I encourage you to check that out. We offer both in person and online groups.

A Note on My Role

I am trained in Narrative Focused Trauma Care through the Allender Center at the Seattle School of Theology. It is important to note that I am a coach, not a licensed therapist, clinical counselor, or medical professional. My passion is creating spaces where it is safe to bring stories that shape who we are and finding the beauty within them. My role is to walk with you—empowering you to explore, understand, and create a future from your story. This coaching work is not a substitute for clinical therapy or mental health treatment.