Nice to meet you!

Hi, I’m Dr. Cynthia Phelps

 

I am your Guide and Advocate through the healing of the inner voice. I love helping people develop the skills to be kind and supportive of themselves, especially in times of challenge.

I discovered the power of Inner Compassion during my journey through addiction recovery. But, as a researcher, I needed to see the proof. What I discovered not only opened up the world of recovery, but it also led to profound insights beneficial to mental health and well being.

It turns out how you speak to yourself is the key to getting what you want out of life.

I’m a Researcher

My PhD is in Pharmacology with a focus in Neuroscience. I’m fascinated with how we think, learn, and change our behaviors.  I spent 10 years as Faculty creating the program of Learning & Technology at the former School of Health Information Science at UTHealth. I have experience in learning and behaviors change, and my latest research project is published HERE

I’m a Coach

I help people upgrade their inner voice so they can stop holding themselves back and begin to really thrive in life. InnerAlly Coaching works great for people experiencing burnout, overwhelm, feeling stuck, perfectionism, procrastination, anxiety, depression and more. If you are interesting in coaching, you can learn more HERE, or fill out the intake for HERE.

I’m an International Speaker

From conference keynotes to intimate workshops, I love  to guide and inspire people with the InnerAlly process. Let me adapt a program for you, be it an online or an in-person, corporate or community. I speak on a range of topics within the mental health and technology fields, topic include: the InnerAlly Process, Trauma Informed Mindfulness, Mindfulness for Recovery, Technology & Mental Health, and Transformative technologies.

I’m a Geekgurl

I’m also a techie! I design and develop mental health technologies such as online courses and mobile apps since 2009 through my company Health eDesigns LLC.  HERE  Lately I’ve been exploring how AI might be able to help people create a better inner voice for themselves.

I’m a Creative

I love making things! From digital products to the visual arts, I enjoy creating and playing. I’m currently working with cold wax and oil paints, but I also create with wood, leather, beads, fiber and more. Pre-pandemic I used to really enjoy experimenting in the kitchen with new recipes, but I’m afraid I’m a bit burned out on that right now!

I’m a Teacher

I love designing and teaching courses and building evidence-based curricula. Teaching is so much fun for me, you will find me randomly assigning homework to people I meet, LOL. You can take the academic out academic, but my drive to teach and engage learners is strong!

Compassionate

The science of compassion and mindfulness are the foundation of the InnerAlly Process, and core to my coaching.

Trauma Informed

I use the latest research in trauma informed care to create the most supportive expereince for my clients.

Recovery Focused

We are all recovering from something, so I use evidence-based principles to make positive change.

So Fancy! Why So Many Credentials?

I take my work very seriously because the people who come to me have often been emotionally harmed, or are struggling in life for some reason. I’m dedicated to doing my best to stay updated on the latest research and techniques that benefit the InnerAlly Process. Coaching is an unregulated industry, so I take it upon myself to do my own continued training.

Compassion & Mindfulness Training

Stanford CCARE – Applied Compassion Training Program – 2023

ACT prepares professionals to bring compassionate action into their organizations, professions, institutions, communities, teaching and personal development to effect change in real-world situations. Based on the science of compassion, this 11 month program is focused on recognizing, honoring, and transforming suffering. See more

Compassionate Integrity Training – 2021

CIT is a ten week training program that cultivates basic human values as skills for the purpose of increasing individual, social and environmental flourishing. Self-regulation, self-compassion,? compassion for others, and compassion in complex systems builds compassionate integrity: the ability to live one’s life in accordance with one’s values, and flourish in life and inform institutional systems.

Certified Teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion – 2019

MSC was developed by Christopher K. Germer, PhD, leader in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy, and Kristin Neff, PhD, pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion. MSC combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion, providing a powerful set of tools for emotional resilience. Mindful self-compassion is critical to emotional healing and the basis for InnerAlly

Trauma Informed Care Training

Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness – 2023

A core part of my work with clients utilizes the skills of mindfulness and meditation. Because the majority of my clients have experienced trauma, it is essential that I understand the science of how mindfulness and meditation affect the nervous system of the person with trauma. This set research-based set of courses gave me the skills and knowledge to make the InnerAlly practices work for my clients. More.

Adverse Childhood Experiences Training – 2021

ACE Interface Training is through the Institute for Trauma Informed Care and University Health. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) have an immense effect on people’s lives; much can be done to dramatically improve health and resilience for this population. This training is derived from training received from ACE Interface and conducted by an approved Master ACE Trainer. 

Mental Health First Aid – 2021

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Addiction Recovery Training

SHE Recovers Coach Certification – 2020

SHE Recovers Foundation connects, supports and empowers women in or seeking recovery. With a special focus on research, the SHE Recovers Foundation can also establish a more robust evidence base related to the efficacy of non-traditional recovery pathways. I am one of their certified coaches and volunteers.

State of Texas Peer Recovery Coach Training – 2014

I trained as a peer recovery coach through the San Antonio Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care, a coordinated network of community-based services and supports that is person-centered and builds on the strengths and resiliencies of individuals, families, and communities to achieve abstinence and improved health, wellness, and quality of life for those with or at risk of alcohol and drug problems.

Entrepreneurship Training

Transformative Technology Academy – 2019

InnerAlly was accepted into the Transformative Tech Academy, an intensive program that supports companies at the intersection of tech and mental health, emotional wellbeing, and human flourishing so that the future can be truly human and humane. InnerAlly won the final pitch competition and had a chance to pitch on stage at the annual conference.

Holy Moly! You made it to the end.

You must really be interested in what I have to offer. Let’s make this easy…. Shoot me an email, I’d love to chat. Cynthia@InnerAlly.com