About Me
I am intrigued by people, fascinated by the uniqueness of each person I encounter. Throughout my long career as a therapist, spiritual companion, and life coach, my aim has always been to move beyond repair and self-improvement, toward a life of wholeness and flow. I believe the most trustworthy way of getting to know a person is to learn what they love, so here are some of the things I love: I love learning and teaching, spontaneity and collaboration. I love conversation, the way it forms us into better versions of ourselves. I love art and music, humor and play, cycling and hiking in the mountains. I love a good mystery novel. I love travel and nature. I adore my family, especially my grandkids. My bliss is any moment I’m hanging out with my people, whoever they may be at the time, sharing a meal, a beer, a concert, or a great conversation.
Education, Experience and Expertise - The Highlights
1988-1992 I completed a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from St. Mary's University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
1988-1994 I worked at Midwest Challenge, Andersen Associates, and then Nystrom and Associates as an outpatient mental health counselor. I received specialized training and supervision in complex trauma and personality disorders.
1994-1998 Moved to Denver with my family and took a hiatus from counseling.
2000 I became a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado.
1998-present Accrued training and experience in EMDR, DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy), Voice Dialogue, mood disorders, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, spiritual abuse, shadow work, 4 Gateways Coaching, and Interpersonal Neurobiology.
2007-2008 I completed Training in Ontological Coaching at Newfield Network.
2008 I founded Resonance Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting, specializing in trauma, mood disorders, life coaching, faith transitions and recovery from spiritual abuse.
2012 I began teaching online courses, including Walking Wounded: Help for Those Hurt by Church (with Kathy Escobar), Power Play: Engaging Your Iconic Self, The Ex-Good Christian Women's Club (with Kathy Escobar).
2013 I created Phyllis Mathis School of Life, a learning community in Broomfield, CO.
2018-2021 I wrote The Subversive Soul: The Gentle Revolution Everyone Needs. You can download the manuscript here
2021 Soul+Practice: Raw Conversations, Real Practices, launched October 1
2023 I retired my Professional Counselor license. I now work exclusively as an ontological life coach, podcaster, speaker, and consultant.