To Victory We Rise
Rise Up – CFW, Inc is a non-profit (501) ( C ) ( 3 ) corporation formed by a group of women of faith committed to walking along side teens and women who are ready to walk the path to healing, mind, body and soul from the trauma they have experienced. Our coaching services are provided as courtesy to those in need and are made possible by our generous financial supporters. We operate solely on the donations from private persons or organizations and do not receive any government funding. We invite you to consider partnering with us to help these teens and women Rise Up in healing and healthy living by making a donation today.
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Mission
To walk alongside teens and women as they invest in themselves through personal, spiritual and professional growth.
Vision
To see teens and women rise up in confidence and strength, living healthy and fulfilling lives regardless of their current financial status.
Anxiety & PTSD Coaching
What is hindering you from moving forward? Are you ready to rise up?
Divorce Recovery & Co-Parenting
Rebuild confidence and trust. Learn how to co-parent and instill security in your children. Are you ready to be whole?
Relapse Prevention & Recovery for Addiction/Trauma
Invest in your mental & spiritual health for freedom. What if you were free to be you?
Health & Wellness
Healthy diet and exercise play a big role in your ability to heal in all areas of your life. Are you ready for overall wellness?
“Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; when I fall,
I will arise;
The Lord will be a light to me.”
Micah 7:8
Seminars and Workshops
- Abuse awareness
- Parenting
- Nutrition
- Freedom from anxiety
Available for Speaking Engagements
Teresa Ortiz, CLC
Director and Founder
Teresa has been working with women for over 33 years as a mentor and coach. She has over 2,500 hours of coaching and counseling for addictive and destructive behaviors as a result of trauma, with a focus on anxiety and PTSD, and relapse prevention from destructive and compulsive behaviors.
Having come through healing herself, her desire is to help teens and women Rise Up in spiritual and emotional healing, which leads to healthier living.
Teresa enjoys camping with her husband and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Certified Life Coach
Genesis Counselor for addictive and destructive behaviors
Trauma Informed Care
Brittany Ota
President and Certified Master Life Coach, Specializing in Divorce Recovery
Brittany has 18 years of professional experience working with children, and more recently with teens. She combines her early childhood education and training in trauma care to support youth on their path to healing. Having experienced pain and divorce recovery herself, she has a passion for walking alongside women and children through divorce recovery and learning to navigate a new life of co-parenting as well as transitioning into new family dynamics.
She shares a love for outdoors, adventure and sports with her husband and four children.
Jenn TIng
Certified Health and Wellness Coach / Weight Loss Management
Debbie Reid
Accountant & Treasurer
Paula Bangs
Secretary
Paula is active in women’s ministry as a group leader and has been active as a volunteer preparing meals for the unhoused in her community. She has a heart to encourage women on their road to healing.
“Time does not heal all wounds. It only gives us opportunity to stuff them and deceive ourselves into thinking we are fine. We are not fine, we’ve just learned how to survive. We are not meant to survive, we were created to thrive… let the healing begin!” – Teresa
Join The Conversation
Come Join the conversation in our Facebook private group Rise-Up, CFW – Interactive group
What is The Process Like?
1. How Do I Know if Counseling or Coaching Is For Me?
Great question! We all have reservations when trying something new or making changes in our lives. Sometimes it helps to be able to have guidance and accountability to go through the process.
Click here to set up a self discovery session.
2. What Is The Purpose In Counseling & Coaching?
To see you rise up in confidence and strength, living a healthy and fulfilling life.
3. Does It Really Work?
Studies conducted by the International Coaching Federation on the effectiveness of life coaching showed 99% of the people they interviewed saw their experience working with a life coach as rewarding, while 96% stated they would do it again.
4. Can This Help Victims of Abuse/Trauma?
Yes! There is hope! We know what it is like to suffer setbacks in life and develop unhealthy survival skills. By the grace of God and perseverance we have been able to Rise Up out of the ashes.
We would love to walk alongside you and help you rise up out of the ashes!
“O LORD, my God, in You I put my trust;
save me from all those who persecute me; and deliver me.”
A Message From Our Founder
Hi friends!
The team at Rise Up is committed to meeting you right where you are! No one knows your story better than you; though sometimes it takes an objective person to help you navigate through the details to gain clarity and set a course of self-discovery and healing. Though we are women of faith, we do not insert Christianity in any way unless it is asked for in our first discovery session.
Our coaches have experienced trauma in their respective areas of focus and understand that everyone experiences pain differently and has specific needs for their healing process. We are here to support you in your level of need and comfort – whether that is a little nudge to keep you moving forward, or in a deeper, and longer-term capacity.
We will help you begin to see the truth about the unhealthy lies you have come to believe, whether survival or projected.
We also partner with therapists and psychiatrists in coaching you between visits. All coaching services and materials are provided as a courtesy so that finances won’t be hinderance to your healing, and are made possible through the generosity of our donors. If, however, you find yourself in a position to contribute, you are invited to do so through our website DONATE button.
We consider it a great honor and responsibility to walk along side you, and will do so with compassion, grace and integrity. We uphold the highest standards of confidentiality for each of our clients and we recognize the incredible step of faith you will take in choosing Rise Up for your coaching needs – thank you.
We look forward to connecting with you, and remember, you are worth far more than the most precious of stones!
With grace,
Team Rise Up
Testimonials
“Where do I even begin? You helped take my life from misery to God’s beautiful graces. You didn’t give up on me even when I was so unruly and hard-hearted. I struggled with love, self acceptance, and with the fact that I had made such a mess of my life. I was at rock-bottom and you helped me keep my head above the water and learn how to swim myself with the help of Jesus at my side. You showed me just who God is and should be in my life. You helped give me back all the hope I had lost. My life hasn’t been the same since the day I met you. You forever helped change my life and I couldn’t be more grateful. You are a saint.”
“I was so afraid to talk to you at first, but you were so patient and gave me time to learn to trust you. I thought you were going to judge me, but you didn’t. I was also afraid you were going to talk about God, but you didn’t. You listened to me and help me see that I didn’t hate myself and the reason I was hurting myself is because I was trying to escape the real pain deep inside. You helped me get well by asking me questions that made me think. Thank you for not judging me and for helping me get better.
“I am a professionally trained social worker, and I have PTSD. Over time I took on too many responsibilities that were not mine to carry. I went through a lot of trauma and had deaths in my family , all while maintaining a high case load of people who were also hurting. Teresa understood my PTSD and compassion fatigue as they call it, and she is the best therapist, counselor, teacher and friend I could’ve asked for. She has an uncanny clinical awareness, and is professionally trained, but also has an empathic and loving heart that does not judge. When you experience trauma or PTSD there is a lot of shame and guilt you can feel. Teresa helped me work through those feelings and remember that I have courage and strength, and that I’m never alone.