meet lalani
Therapist. Christian Life Coach. Author. Wife. Woman of Faith.
I hold many titles, but at the heart of them all is a desire to help people heal, grow, rediscover themselves, and move forward with greater intention.
I’m Lalani Reaves-a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Christian Life Coach, Author, and Doctoral candidate in Developmental Psychology.
My work was created from the belief that healing and becoming are not the same thing.
Sometimes we need a safe place to process what has happened to us.
Sometimes we need support discovering where we go from here.
And sometimes we simply need someone to remind us that the season we’ve walked through does not get to define the rest of our story.
Whether I am serving through clinical therapy or Christian Life Coaching, my desire is to create a space where you can feel seen, supported, challenged, and empowered to move forward.
I believe there is more to your story-and I consider it an honor to walk alongside you as you discover it.
MORE THAN MY CREDENTIALS
My work is professional, but the heart behind it is deeply personal.
I understand that life can take us through seasons that challenge how we see ourselves, what we believe about our future, and even our understanding of who God created us to be.
My own journey has taught me that healing is not always about returning to who we were before. Sometimes it is about discovering who we have become - and having the courage to embrace who we are becoming.
That perspective shapes the way I show up in my work. I value authenticity, compassion, accountability, faith, and creating spaces where people do not feel they have to perform, pretend, or have everything figured out.
I don’t believe my role is to tell you who to become. I believe my role is to help create the space for you to discover that for yourself.
“There is freedom in discovering that your story can shape you without defining you.”
the experience behind the heart
Compassion guides my work. Education, training, and experience help ground it.
PROFESSIONAL ROLES
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Providing clinical mental health services to individuals, couples, and families with a focus on creating a supportive environment for healing, insight, and meaningful change.
Certified Christian Life Coach
Providing non-clinical, faith-centered coaching for women seeking greater clarity, confidence, healthy boundaries, purpose, and intentional growth.
Author
Author of FREE, a 30-day devotional journal created to encourage women as they reclaim their identity and move forward after toxic relationships.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Doctoral Candidate
Developmental Psychology
Master’s Degree
Marriage and Family Therapy
Christian Life Coach Certification
Called Coach Institute
Clinical expertise and faith-centered coaching - two distinct services, one commitment to helping people move forward.
the woman behind the work
Because who I am shapes how I show up.
Behind the credentials, titles, and work is simply a woman who loves God, values meaningful relationships, believes deeply in purpose, and continues to grow through every season of her own life.
I am a wife, a woman of faith, an author, a ministry leader, and someone who believes there is something sacred about creating spaces where women can exhale, feel seen, and reconnect with themselves.
My faith is an important part of who I am. It shapes the way I view purpose, grace, resilience, relationships, and the possibility of becoming. I believe God can use every chapter of our lives - even the ones we would never have chosen - to reveal something about who we are and where He is leading us.
I also believe growth doesn’t always have to feel heavy. There is room for laughter, softness, rest, celebration, meaningful conversation, and simply enjoying the life we are working so hard to build.
At this stage of my own journey, I’m learning that becoming isn’t about having everything figured out. It’s about living more intentionally, honoring what matters, giving myself permission to evolve, and trusting God with what comes next.
“ I don’t just believe in helping people build better lives. I believe in learning to be present enough to actually live them.”
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME…
Professional support. Genuine connection. A space where you can show up as you are.
a space to be real
You don’t have to arrive with the right words, all the answers, or everything neatly put together.
I value authenticity and want you to have space to show up honestly, ask difficult questions, explore what matters, and be heard without judgment.
compassion & accountability
Support doesn’t mean simply telling you what you want to hear.
You can expect compassion alongside thoughtful questions, honest reflection, encouragement, and appropriate challenge that helps you move toward meaningful change.
an approach centered on you
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to growth.
Whether we are working together through clinical therapy or Christian Life Coaching, our work will be shaped by your individual needs, goals, values, and the season of life you’re navigating.
You don’t have to perform here.
You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You simply have to be willing to begin.
where do you go from here?
Your next step depends on the kind of support you’re looking for.
Healing and becoming can require different kinds of support. You Are God’s Princess, LLC offers both clinical therapy and Christian Life Coaching as separate services, allowing you to choose the path that best fits your needs and goals.
CLINICAL THERAPY
I’m looking for support with my mental and emotional health.
Therapy provides a clinical space to address concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and other mental health needs.
Best if you’re looking for:
Healing . Processing . Mental Health Support . Relationship Support
CHRISTIAN LIFE COACHING
I’m ready to intentionally move forward.
Christian Life Coaching provides non-clinical, faith-centered support for women seeking greater clarity, confidence, boundaries, purpose, spiritual growth, and intentional next steps.
Best if you’re looking for:
Clarity . Purpose . Confidence . Boundaries . Accountability
Whichever path you choose, you don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin.