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 teen girls and women who are ready to walk the path to healing from PTSD, anxiety and various destructive coping behaviors as a result of the trauma they have experienced. 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 to Rise Up in healing and healthy living by making a donation today.
Mission
To walk alongside teen girls and women as they invest in themselves through personal, spiritual and professional growth.
Vision
To see teen girls and women rise up in confidence and strength, living healthy and fulfilling lives.
Anxiety & PTSD Treatment
What is hindering you from moving forward? Are you ready to rise up?
Spiritual Abuse
Building unity & strength. What past hurts are you ready to conquer?
Recovery for Addiction/Trauma
Invest in your mental & spiritual health for freedom. What if you were free to be you?
Career Coaching
Explore your gifts and strengths. Do they align with your career goals?
“Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; when I fall,
I will arise;
The Lord will be a light to me.”
Micah 7:8
How Can Rise Up Help You?
Coaching and Counseling Services
- Trauma from abuse and neglect
- Anxiety and PTSD disorder
- Spiritual abuse
- Career coaching
- Long-term and short term sessions
- Support groups
- Biblical Spiritual growth
Seminars and Workshops
- Abuse awareness
- Parenting
- Interviewing techniques
- Nutrition – coming soon
Available for Speaking Engagements
Teresa Ortiz, CLC
Director & Founder
Teresa has been working with women for over 33 years as a mentor, bible teacher, and has over 2,500 hours of counseling for addictive and destructive behaviors as a result of trauma, with a focus on anxiety and PTSD as well as women who have suffered spiritual abuse.
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
Trained in Trauma Informed Care – Certification in progress
Director of Women’s Ministries at Grace Community Fellowship
Director and founder of Rise Up – CFW, Inc.
Brittany Ota
President
Brittany has been working with children for over 10 years, with a strong emphasis on working with children with emotional needs. She is a licensed childcare provider and preschool owner and teacher. She is active with her husband and three children. She has a heart for children and teens, desiring to help support their growth into healthy adults and is currently working toward her certification as a Master Life Coach.
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!
Growing up in a single family home brought many difficulties and set backs. Through them I developed unhealthy survival skills. By the grace of God and perseverance I have been able to Rise Up out of the ashes.
Though resilience and growth is a continual process, I have gained a solid foundation and I have experienced healing and tenderness toward others.
Over the past 33 years, I have been mentoring, coaching, and teaching in the corporate world and in counseling women with addictive and compulsive behaviors, helping them to Rise Up and stand in freedom living healthier lives.
We look forward to walking along side of you as you invest in yourself. Your worth is far above rubies.
Our growing team of coaches and mentors with various backgrounds and training consider it a great privilege to walk the path with you to victorious living.
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.”
“Teresa, thank you for being patient with me and asking me questions that helped me realize fear was holding me back from moving forward. I know what I need to do to conquer that fear and I am taking great strides for my self that give me more confidence everyday . I am ready to face the unknown with courage and excitement.”
“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.