Testimonials

Rick has coached me through life's messy low points, and has helped me realize that my worth is not found in my performance, but in Christ and who he says I am. He is real, relatable, and wise, and is willing to challenge you in the best possible way.

—Daniel

I am a young man pursuing Jesus with an incredible love for my mom and dad. I also carry some deep mom and dad wounds inside, including trauma and shame from their divorce. I have felt barriers and hidden shame with them for years. These things are so significant in my story because my parents are my world.  In these sacred, longing, and hurt parts of me, this man Rick Carlson has proven to be a solid, nurturing, and advocating mentor/coach. Rick has spoken words of truth to me and continues to help me rediscover my voice God has given me. My relationship with my mom and my dad continue to get richer as Rick invites me to see my heroic self after God’s heart. Where I felt shame and inadequacy in my relationship with my mom.  Where I felt too overwhelmed to speak to my dad with vulnerability, Rick has served as a special advocate, making it necessary for me to communicate to my dad. These few months have been transforming to me and I am motivated to do further work with Rick because he genuinely cares for Jesus and the family unit.

—Nick

Rick has become one of my favourite people. I decided to do coaching with him because he was sincere and seemed to have deep insight into how I worked. That has proved true. Rick will be real with you in gentle, humble ways that help you to see what you need to see, without detracting from the reality of the situation. I now see some hurts that I've carried with me for a long time. Some longer than others. And now that I see these holes and have accepted them, I'm growing in what feel like high-impact ways.

—Josh