Jodi Bates founded Vibrant Living Coaching, Counseling & Consulting in 2018. She believes that when science meets soul, the combinations guides growth, healing, and well-being. With over 30 years of experience in people development, Jodi bridges her background in human resources, clinical mental health, and coaching to help individuals reclaim their voice, restore balance, and build lives aligned with authenticity and purpose.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Coach, and Trauma-Informed Practitioner, Jodi integrates neuroscience, positive psychology, and somatic awareness into her work. Jodi is a graduate of Colorado Christian University where she earned her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Jodi is also currently enrolled at Life University in Marietta, Georgia where is working on her MS in Positive Psychology with an Emphasis in Coaching. When completed, Jodi will have obtained her International Coaching Federation certification. Her approach is grounded, compassionate, and deeply human—empowering clients to quiet self-criticism, reconnect to their values, and rewire their inner narrative for resilience and growth.
Jodi is the author of Silencing the Inner Critic: A Trauma-Informed Guide to Reclaiming Your Voice and Co-Host of the Vibrant Living podcast. Her mission is to blend evidence-based practice with creative, soul-centered tools that awaken lasting change from the inside out.
