Ask Coach Gwen

Helping Women Create a Better Life

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As women we tend to put others needs in front of our own. It takes great strength to know when to ask for help, to take a break and revel in self care, to understand our true needs and desires. It takes help, direction and sometimes a little push to create the life we truly deserve. With all the trauma, stress, and subtle nuances that create the chaos that we call life it’s beyond important to have a support system that is built based on your needs. It is my great passion, my deep desire to help build that support system for women around the world. - Coach Gwen Hodrick

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Gwen L. Hodrick, MA, LPC, LCDC is an influential motivational speaker and life coach, specializing in helping women overcome life obstacles. Gwen’s professional background as a dually Licensed Professional Counselor has provided her with extensive knowledge and a fully equipped toolbox when it comes to addressing issues such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, overcoming obstacles, career coaching and understanding the path we are on. As Gwen has grown as a counselor she has felt a calling to help women en masse create a better life for themselves, this is where her signature Better Me, Better Life Program stemmed from. 

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When she isn’t working to enhance the emotional and mental health of those around her Gwen concentrates on raising her two beautiful teenagers, she also derives great pleasure from traveling and adventure. 

Gwen L. Hodrick has an extensive educational background including M.A. in Professional Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor (TX), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (TX). She has achieved a Bachelors degree in Psychology with a Minor in Family Studies, and a Masters degree in Professional Counseling.  Coach Gwen is currently a Clinical Consultant, a Clinical Supervisor for a non-profit, state grant-funded organization, and a speaker & career coach at Ask Coach Gwen.  

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When she’s counseling she specializes in Individual, Family and Couples Counseling, as well as Group Therapy. Gwen’s most profound experience is in Mental & Behavioral Health, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and Chemical Dependency. Gwen has worked with adolescents, adults, seniors, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system and community supervision.

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While educating the public on mental health, chemical dependency, and personal development are Gwen's life calling she also adores devoting her time to giving back to the community. She reaches out to her community via volunteer work and non-profit efforts; she is on the boards of 2 non-profit organizations: Lady Entrepreneurs And Professionals (L.E.A.P.) and The National Association for Creative Entrepreneurs (The NACE). Gwen writes a blog, askcoachgwen.blogspot.com and can be followed on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter under the handle @AskCoachGwen.