Stacy Ellis, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO of Forward Focus Coaching & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Executive Coach
Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Coaching with a Forward Focus
As a coach, Dr. Stacy provides a collaborative and goal-oriented environment where clients are empowered to maximize their potential and performance. Her F.O.C.U.S. coaching model, a structured and results-driven framework, supports clients in clarifying their goals, overcoming challenges, and ensuring continuous growth. Through her coaching sessions, Dr. Stacy helps clients leverage their inherent strengths to achieve personal and professional success, guiding leaders, executives, and athletes toward their future with clarity and intention.
Dr. Stacy brings a unique blend of expertise as a Clinical Psychologist and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach to her coaching practice. With a trauma-informed and faith-friendly perspective, she applies an integrative approach to leadership, performance, and wellness coaching, tailoring her services to align with each client's objectives. This approach fosters self-awareness, enhances communication, and achieves sustainable results.
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Her career has involved working with diverse populations in a variety of settings, including private practice, residential treatment, and community mental health settings. She has extensive experience working with individuals facing performance anxiety, trauma, and high-pressure environments—challenges commonly encountered by executives, professionals, and athletes alike.
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Leveraging her clinical background and certifications, Dr. Stacy supports professionals and athletes in identifying their values, building resilience, and implementing strategies that drive both personal and organizational success. Her approach recognizes the complexity of leadership and high-performance roles, with the ultimate goal of providing actionable insights that enable clients to thrive both personally and professionally.
The Clinical Edge
Education
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Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology
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M.A., Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology
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B.S., Human Services, California State University, Fullerton
Certifications
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National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
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Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
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