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Jay's Credentials

COACH JAY HUNTER LIFE COAH AND LMFTA

Education

  •  Seattle University 2021, MA in Couples & Family Therapy

  •  Prairie View A & M University, 2017, Master of Arts (Community Development)

  • University of Phoenix, 2014, Bachelor of Science (Communication/Journalism)​

My Approach to Coaching

My approach to life coaching and personal development is personal and intentional. I use coaching methods and practical frameworks, not clinical treatment, to help you gain clarity, improve communication, and create real, lasting change in your life and relationships. Growth should be tangible. You should be able to see it in how you think, respond, and move forward.

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When desired, I also incorporate a faith-based perspective. Faith can be a powerful agent of change, bringing direction, grounding, and deeper alignment into the work we do together.

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My approach is structured and integrative, drawing from solution-focused strategies, cognitive awareness, and relational patterns. This keeps the focus on what is happening now while helping you build emotional awareness, strengthen communication, and make meaningful changes you can sustain.

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Experience Snippet

My work is built on years of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through personal and relational challenges. For over a decade, I have provided pastoral counseling, along with several years of focused mentoring and coaching, helping clients gain clarity, improve communication, and move through complex life dynamics with intention.

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My background also includes clinical training and practice. I completed my internship at Navos in Seattle, serving children, youth, individuals, and families across a range of challenges, and continued my work as a psychotherapist at Sandbox Therapy in Washington.

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While my work today is centered on coaching, my clinical training and experience enable me to approach your situation with greater insight, structure, and precision. This means our work is not surface-level. It is thoughtful, focused, and designed to help you identify what is truly out of alignment and move forward with clarity, confidence, and lasting change.

Who I Work With

  • Relationship Challenges
    Support with communication issues, disconnection, and navigating complex relationship dynamics.

  • Confidence Stabilization
    Addressing self-doubt and internal patterns tied to failure, helping you build confidence and consistency.

  • Life Transitions & Midway Support
    Guidance through life changes, transitions, and seasons where direction or stability feels unclear.

  • Mentorship & Personal Development (The Pour Program)
    Structured mentorship focused on growth, accountability, and intentional development.

  • Life Expansion Support
    Helping you move beyond limitations, gain clarity, and step into new levels of personal and relational growth.

  • Social & Emotional Development
    Strengthening communication, emotional awareness, and how you show up in everyday interactions.

  • Christian Development
    Faith-based support for individuals, families, and organizations seeking spiritual growth and alignment.

Licensures Held (LMFTA)

  • Washington (up to date and current)

  • Texas (pursuing)

  • Georgia (pursuing)

  • North Carolina (pursuing)

Achievements

My work has been recognized for its impact on both individual lives and the broader community, including receiving a formal proclamation for service in Seattle, Washington. I have also been recognized as one of the top authors to watch and am the author of Hope Exposed and It’s Okay to Be a Good Girl. Hope Exposed explores the power of hope as a spiritual commodity, while It’s Okay to Be a Good Girl focuses on helping women build a strong foundation in principle and faith.

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I am the originator of the Emotional Wealth Blueprint™, a program designed to help families build stronger, more unified relationships while preparing for both life transitions and end-of-life realities with clarity, intention, and connection. I am also the creator and developer of the POUR Mentorship Program, a spiritually grounded mentorship experience that has guided and graduated over two dozen women, helping them heal, grow, and regain strength.

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Through intentional, results-driven life and relationship coaching, I help clients gain clarity, strengthen emotional well-being, and create lasting change. My background in therapeutic training allows me to support you with depth, structure, and real direction so you can move forward with confidence.

Retreats & Intensives

I provide retreats and intensive experiences for organizations, families, and groups who want to strengthen their relationships, improve communication, and navigate challenges with greater understanding. These experiences are intentional, engaging, and focused on helping you walk away with real insight and practical tools you can continue to use.

Your experience may include:

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  • Interactive Learning
    Practical teaching that builds understanding of communication and behavior patterns.

  • Connection-Focused Activities
    Experiences that build trust and strengthen relationships.

  • Support Around Difficult Conversations
    Guidance to help you navigate conflict with more understanding and direction.

  • Group Reflection and Insight
    Conversations that bring awareness to how your group functions.

  • Individual Coaching Support
    Focused time to address personal challenges that impact the group.

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