Heather Bickel Stevenson
Throughout her life, Heather has always sought to be a faithful and safe friend, someone with whom others could share their joys and troubles. During childhood, the events surrounding a traumatic loss confirmed a trajectory for her life: to offer compassion and real-life hope to others through listening and lovingly engaging in their lives. Heather’s desire to walk deeply with God and others has given her many opportunities to face destructive relationships personally, and through them to gain wisdom. In 2000, Heather began her professional career as a nurse which led to a deepened passion to become equipped in caring for the whole person. Several years later (2007) she completed a Masters in Counseling, followed by a certificate in Spiritual Direction (Soul Care) as well as Coaching. Heather has been mentored by Leslie Vernick since 2006 through her writing on destructive relationships, and more recently through involvement in Leslie’s training programs. As a Coach on Leslie’s team, Heather is compelled to bring to bear all that she has learned by coming alongside women who need help living their best lives with freedom, hope and joy.
Throughout her life, Heather has always sought to be a faithful and safe friend, someone with whom others could share their joys and troubles. During childhood, the events surrounding a traumatic loss confirmed a trajectory for her life: to offer compassion and real-life hope to others through listening and lovingly engaging in their lives. Heather’s desire to walk deeply with God and others has given her many opportunities to face destructive relationships personally, and through them to gain wisdom. In 2000, Heather began her professional career as a nurse which led to a deepened passion to become equipped in caring for the whole person. Several years later (2007) she completed a Masters in Counseling, followed by a certificate in Spiritual Direction (Soul Care) as well as Coaching. Heather has been mentored by Leslie Vernick since 2006 through her writing on destructive relationships, and more recently through involvement in Leslie’s training programs. As a Coach on Leslie’s team, Heather is compelled to bring to bear all that she has learned by coming alongside women who need help living their best lives with freedom, hope and joy.
Eunia Lee
Eunia is a licensed counselor who helps women and men in difficult and destructive relationships to heal and grow. She has witnessed the far-reaching impact of undetected and unrecognized abuse both personally and professionally, and has seen how difficult it is for those who struggle in this way to find the support and real help they need. She also knows God works in the intricate details of a person’s life to bring hope and restoration. As a life-long learner, she has self-studied under Leslie and other marital abuse experts for many years, completed a 40-hour domestic violence training, and received Leslie’s direct supervision since 2016. She finds it a privilege to help women and men become relationally healthy. When she’s not wearing her counseling or coaching hats, she loves watching more than one movie at a time, eating fun snacks, and laughing and having deep conversations with her husband, friends, and family. She also obsesses over dogs, including her own cavapoo, Wynnie.
Eunia is a licensed counselor who helps women and men in difficult and destructive relationships to heal and grow. She has witnessed the far-reaching impact of undetected and unrecognized abuse both personally and professionally, and has seen how difficult it is for those who struggle in this way to find the support and real help they need. She also knows God works in the intricate details of a person’s life to bring hope and restoration. As a life-long learner, she has self-studied under Leslie and other marital abuse experts for many years, completed a 40-hour domestic violence training, and received Leslie’s direct supervision since 2016. She finds it a privilege to help women and men become relationally healthy. When she’s not wearing her counseling or coaching hats, she loves watching more than one movie at a time, eating fun snacks, and laughing and having deep conversations with her husband, friends, and family. She also obsesses over dogs, including her own cavapoo, Wynnie.
Elise Berryhill
Elise believes passionately in the Greatest Commandment that God has called us all to love him, to love others, and to love ourselves. Matt. 22:35-40. For many years Elise expressed that call in lay ministry and service opportunities, working mainly with women or the marginalized. It wasn’t until later in her life, with children nearly grown that God opened up the opportunity for Elise to show his love and compassion toward others as a professional counselor. Whether working with individuals or couples, Elise’s counseling niche has always been relational in nature. In 2015, Elise began her work with Leslie in the EQUIP mentoring program. Leslie’s teaching and supervision have further prepared Elise to counsel and coach those who desire to thrive in the midst of very difficult and destructive relationships. When Elise is not working she enjoys spending time with her husband of 35 years, playing tennis, or visiting the beach with her grown children and building sand castles with the next generation of strong, brave and Godly women, her 3 granddaughters!
Elise believes passionately in the Greatest Commandment that God has called us all to love him, to love others, and to love ourselves. Matt. 22:35-40. For many years Elise expressed that call in lay ministry and service opportunities, working mainly with women or the marginalized. It wasn’t until later in her life, with children nearly grown that God opened up the opportunity for Elise to show his love and compassion toward others as a professional counselor. Whether working with individuals or couples, Elise’s counseling niche has always been relational in nature. In 2015, Elise began her work with Leslie in the EQUIP mentoring program. Leslie’s teaching and supervision have further prepared Elise to counsel and coach those who desire to thrive in the midst of very difficult and destructive relationships. When Elise is not working she enjoys spending time with her husband of 35 years, playing tennis, or visiting the beach with her grown children and building sand castles with the next generation of strong, brave and Godly women, her 3 granddaughters!
Diana Bala
Diana is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a heart for women who are hurting, confused and experiencing the pain of destructive relationships. Having experienced these dynamics personally and professionally, she seeks to empower and educate women toward awareness and truth. She has been married for 27 years and is the mother of two young adults. Diana has been receiving instruction and training under Leslie Vernick since January 2016. It is her souls desire to champion women who have been scarred by destructive relationships and whom desire to see clearly, live strongly and walk boldly in faith and the truth of who God has designed them to be. In her spare time, Diana enjoys walking her dog, kayaking, reading books that inspire and occasional trips to the beach during Ohio winters.
Diana is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a heart for women who are hurting, confused and experiencing the pain of destructive relationships. Having experienced these dynamics personally and professionally, she seeks to empower and educate women toward awareness and truth. She has been married for 27 years and is the mother of two young adults. Diana has been receiving instruction and training under Leslie Vernick since January 2016. It is her souls desire to champion women who have been scarred by destructive relationships and whom desire to see clearly, live strongly and walk boldly in faith and the truth of who God has designed them to be. In her spare time, Diana enjoys walking her dog, kayaking, reading books that inspire and occasional trips to the beach during Ohio winters.
LeAnne Parsons
LeAnne is a Professional Certified and Credentialed Coach (PCC) through the ICF, a C.ORE Wellbeing Specialist, as well as a TBRI Practitioner. LeAnne offers a transparent voice that offers struggling families assistance without judgment, empathy with hope and a voice that says, “Healthy connections are possible.” As the creator of Legacy Now Lived, a unique coaching program, her strength and passion centers around empowering women as they connect to and embrace their stories, navigate their core relationships, and connect honestly and authentically with those they love. Her work provides insight and encouragement to the world, challenging others to walk into their relationships with confidence and validation instead of running from them in despair and distrust. When LeAnne is not coaching or speaking, she enjoys playing Pickleball, Land and Water Fitness, spending time in the beautiful outdoors while hiking and exploring new territory with friends and family, and celebrating every sunrise and sunset.
LeAnne is a Professional Certified and Credentialed Coach (PCC) through the ICF, a C.ORE Wellbeing Specialist, as well as a TBRI Practitioner. LeAnne offers a transparent voice that offers struggling families assistance without judgment, empathy with hope and a voice that says, “Healthy connections are possible.” As the creator of Legacy Now Lived, a unique coaching program, her strength and passion centers around empowering women as they connect to and embrace their stories, navigate their core relationships, and connect honestly and authentically with those they love. Her work provides insight and encouragement to the world, challenging others to walk into their relationships with confidence and validation instead of running from them in despair and distrust. When LeAnne is not coaching or speaking, she enjoys playing Pickleball, Land and Water Fitness, spending time in the beautiful outdoors while hiking and exploring new territory with friends and family, and celebrating every sunrise and sunset.