I’m Denise Barnes. Life and Career Coach.
You can feel the next level calling—but resistance keeps showing up.
When you step into wanting more from your life—whether it’s a fulfilling career, deeper purpose, or greater peace—old blocks rise up in protest. Trauma, limiting beliefs, self-doubt, or past conditioning can create resistance.
It might show up as anxiety, confusion, burnout, people-pleasing, or a cycle of moving forward only to second-guess yourself. You sense more is possible, yet progress feels like an uphill battle. Instead of clarity and momentum, you’re caught in an exhausting loop.
You’ve tried it all—self-improvement hacks, law of attraction techniques, therapy, coaching, holistic methods, EMDR. You’ve had breakthroughs, but they don’t always last. You get close to that “right place” in life, only for something—another challenge, old patterns, deep-seated fears—to knock you back.
It’s like a game of whack-a-mole: you heal one area, and another issue pops up. And if you’re a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or Neurodivergent, the intensity of life itself can feel overwhelming, making it even harder to maintain balance and forward momentum.
What you need isn’t just another method—it’s a way to navigate your depth, sensitivity, and drive for transformation with lasting stability.
That’s where I come in.
I’ve been where you are. As a fellow change-maker and HSP, I know what it’s like to feel derailed. But I also know how to turn sensitivity into strength and clarity into action.
My work blends trauma-informed mental health wisdom, soul-based career and life coaching, and intuitive guidance—giving you the tools to break through resistance. These tools have the added benefit of helping you trust your inner knowing, and step into the life you’re meant for.
My goal? To help you cultivate the courage, confidence, and clarity to stride forward—independently, powerfully, and with deep trust in yourself.
Are you ready to step into your right place? Let’s team up so it’s faster and more fun.
Call to Action:
Ready to move forward? Let’s explore the best path for you. Book a free 15-minute consultation to clarify your next steps and discover how we can work together.
Guidance to the Right Service: Not sure if you need therapy, coaching, or intuitive healing? Each offers a unique path to transformation. My coaching uses all three methods. Here’s more information about my services.
One client’s success story:
I’ve been guided by Denise as both a therapist and a business coach, and both experiences have been transformational. The wisdom she’s imparted upon me has tangibly made my life better — giving me tools to deal with stress and anxiety, clear past trauma. It’s enabled me to be my best self while building a business, to name just a few.
When I started, I felt lost in my own thoughts and completely overwhelmed with how to start building my business. I was tired of not stepping up to what I sensed was possible!
Sometimes it can seem that coaching is too expensive or that there won’t be enough time to use it well, but I use the tools I learned in coaching in my everyday life to align with the heart of my business. Plus, they help me gain clarity in my ideal clients, use time efficiently, and develop my genius zone – as well as identify what is NOT my genius work.
I’m eternally grateful for the practical business growth Soul Fire Coaching has given, as well as the overall connection to the spiritual, guiding force of my business. Being more deeply aligned helps me know – the answers are within. It’s so powerful to have access to this knowledge on a regular basis. I’m on a path that truly feels RIGHT, and I’m making money working with soul work clients along the way.
– Josephine Agrawal, posing in her genius work, for a soul work client
Clear the doubts that trip you up.
Contribute with your most powerful gifts and the things you really came to do. It’s time. The world needs you to step up, now more than ever.
Find out more about Soul Fire Coaching
More Success Stories from Clients
Last month’s Radio Interview about my Stress to Strength book
The big book talk last October: New Tricks for an Old Dog-Ma – at Naropa Spark Talks
Let’s talk:
Set up a brief conversation with me.
See the Stress to Strength Book Info page for speaking events for the Denver metro area.
I look forward to connecting.
Denise Barnes