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When Everyday Life Feel Out of Sync

You want more out of life, but you're exhausted from trying so hard.

Maybe you're wondering:

Why do I still feel anxious, reactive, or emotionally exhausted if my faith is strong?
Do I need counseling . . . or just better tools and spiritual discipline?
Am I avoiding deeper healing — or over‑pathologizing normal stress?
Why do I understand truth intellectually, yet struggle to live it calmly and consistently?

Many women silently carry this tension — wanting growth, peace, joy, and wholeness, but unsure how to find their way forward and tap into the kind of help that is right for them.

StableMinded exists to remove that confusion.

A Clear Path Forward — Without Labels or Pressure

At STABLEMINDED, our work begins with mental health education, not diagnosis or treatment plan.

That is because we believe that when you are empowered with understanding, you'll find the motivation to accomplish the deep work of healing, resulting in authentic life transformation. Yes, you may need the support of a counselor. You may benefit from working with a coach. But first, you need to understand why you do what you do and feel what you feel

The problem is not what you've been through. It is about how you learned to survive.

Whether you feel like you have had a "pretty normal" life or can list a series of stressful events that left their mark, you inevitably learned how to exist in this world through what you experienced.

Life encounters have shaped your neuropathways and nervous system.

That shaping may have set you into a survival pattern that could be sabotaging your life today. You won't know if that is true, however, unless you know what to look for in your story. That is why Lisa Pulliam, the founder of StableMinded, is passionate about providing trauma-informed mental health education as the starting point for pursuing both personal and professional development.

When you get a grip on your story, you will discover what you need to **become StableMinded and live your life with purpose.**

Why Faith Integration Matters

At StableMinded, we integrate faith with neuropsychology in the pursuit of authentic life transformation.

When we fragment growth into spiritual or psychological silos, we often end up exhausted by living a "try harder" faith or being reduced to a collection of symptoms and diagnosis codes.

Faith without nervous system awareness can lead to shame and striving. Insight without spiritual grounding can feel empty or unstable. Techniques without understanding can be impossible to implement.

That is why we believe that transformation is best achieved through a holistic approach to understanding how God has shaped our heart + soul + mind + body for connection and survival.

We approach authentic life transformation through integrating a biblical worldview using the timeless truths of Scripture with evidence-based, trauma-informed psychological interventions.

With this integration of faith with neuropsychology, we can get to the root of our issues while also cultivating new ways of relating to others and God that result in resiliency and lasting transformation.

And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’No other commandment is greater than these.

Mark 12:30-31 NLT

Lisa Pulliam

Founder of Stableminded

Meet Lisa Pulliam

Lisa Pulliam is a trained coach and therapist turned mental health educator and well‑being strategist, bringing more than 20 years of experience in supporting growth-minded women passionate about pursuing authentic life transformation.

She is most passionate about integrating faith with neuropsychology, helping Christian women view their purpose through the context of their life story and God-designed wiring.

As a seasoned equestrian, she also believes that partnering with horses offers an invaluable opportunity for healing and interpersonal development, not only for fellow equestrians navigating life with and without horses, but also for anyone willing to experience the lessons these magnificent creatures are willing to help us learn.

Lisa brings forth extensive experience facilitating the growth process, not only as an equine professional but also as a trauma-informed counselor holding a Master's in Counseling Psychology, EMDR trained clinician, certified life coach, certified Natural Lifemanship equine-assisted therapist and coach, and a Highlands Ability Battery consultant. She is also a seasoned retreat speaker, published author, and podcaster.

While Lisa counts it a privilege to work with clients one-on-one in the coaching and counseling capacity, her primary focus is on providing mental health education through trainings, workshops, and individual well-being strategy sessions.

Lisa has discovered through her own journey out of survival, the gift of slowing down with her family and friends, as well as delighting in any time spent in the saddle or hanging out in the pasture with a herd of horses and humans.

Learn More about Lisa

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this for?

StableMinded is for women who want to pursue authentic life transformation through heart + soul + mind + body restoration.

If you feel:

Anxious, dysregulated, or emotionally tired — but don’t know why
Wonder if their struggles are spiritual, psychological, or both
Are hesitant to jump into counseling without understanding their needs
Want faith‑honoring support that respects both Scripture and science
Are ready to grow with wisdom rather than urgency

. . . then you've come to the right place.

StableMinded is not for crisis care or emergency mental health services.

What do horses have to do with becoming stableminded?

Lisa Pulliam, a seasoned equestrian, integrated equine-assisted coaching, therapy, and educational programs into her work because she believes partnering with horses provides an incredibly powerful and unique way to develop personally and professionally.

Horses seek connection.

As herd animals, horses experience secure and insecure attachments as well as social dynamics as they learn to survive and thrive with each other as well as in relationships with us.

Horses respond to heart rate.

Because of this sensitivity, we can observe and learn how our behavior impacts them and vice versa, growing in co-regulation ability and empathy.

Horses respond to the environment.

Horses have a fully active brain and nervous system, enabling them to respond to the environment and other living creatures for the sake of survival. They are not mirroring us. They are responding to us, providing us with valuable information to explore our patterns of interacting with others. When we discover these patterns, we can begin the growth process and develop new habits of being in this world.

What is the difference between counseling and coaching?

Counseling, also referred to as therapy or psychotherapy, is for the treatment of symptoms that interrupt the ability to function day-to-day in optimal emotional health. Typically, these symptoms would be categorized according to a specific diagnosis, such as Anxiety, ADHD, or PTSD, from mild to severe according to the DSM classification system utilized by the American Counseling Association. Under the care of a licensed professional counselor, services may include diagnosis and treatment and/or referral to another professional if the needs are out of the scope of the counselor.

Coaching is a technique originally derived from the counseling field, and utilized by many therapists to help a growth-minded, emotionally stable client identify mindset blocks, clarify goals, and strategize specific action steps. While coaching techniques may be effectively utilized within the counseling process, however, the treatment of mental health illnesses and disorders should be the priority.

Counseling focuses on repairing the foundation, while coaching focuses on designing the building.

It is common to pursue coaching only to uncover the underlying issues preventing growth that need to be addressed first in counseling. Typically, this is the result of the unrealized impact of past experiences in which there was relational or experiential trauma. And yet there is hope, for once you uncover the root issues, you can heal deeply and be transformed from the inside out to live the life you were made for.

What is the StableMinded Statement of Faith?

Testimonials

What Other's Are Saying

Marcy, Mental Health Professional

I sought Lisa out to learn more about the Equine Therapy program, Natural Lifemanship. What I observed in her interaction with the horses was “magical.”She was kind and nurturing, and clearly attuned to the needs of each horse. She had a joy and lightness about her, something which I desperately wanted to have around horses. I highly recommend Lisa for anyone wanting to understand and enter on a healing journey.

Robyn, Equestrian Coaching Client

With your help, I no longer feel shame and failure for my trials and tribulations with my horse. I feel confident enough now that I know I can keep riding her, but my thinking has progressed to whether we are a good match. I feel that I am now in a better place mentally to decide what to do for both of us.

Lisa McCartney, Therapist

Lisa gave me an invaluable experience working with her and Teddy. It was so special…the exposure and connection to a horse helped me to overcome some of my fear of horses and also made me aware of the times when fear shows up in my relationships and how I can navigate that in a healthier way.

Mary Taylor, Personal Vision Coaching & Restorative Retreat Client

This experience is the beginning of becoming the person I want to be. The work we did with and without the horses gave me such insights into decisions I need/ want to make and a clearer sense of being. Lisa was able to identify and show me how I was being present. She guided me through activities that helped me identify past and present behaviors that have prevented me from making decisions. The stables are located in one of the most beautiful areas and just being there invites a sense of calm. I can’t say enough about this experience, for me, it’s the start of becoming a better me.

Margie Keith

I'd been wandering, without a real sense of purpose or direction since I graduated high school. There were so many things I wanted to do with my life that I couldn't figure out how to settle on one thing. Through coaching sessions and the Highlands Battery Assessment, Lisa facilitated the process of identifying my goals, resulting in moving to Colorado and living the life I longed for.

Alida Barnes

It is not an overstatement to say that working with Lisa has changed my life! Lisa has a gentle, loving way of approaching our time together that challenges me and gives me actionable steps to move forward. She is not afraid to step into the hard places with me. I have learned to be vulnerable and insightful through coaching.

Rachel Thomas Steadman, Bridge of Hope, Chester County

You were clear and helpful to all of us. I was especially thinking how useful the information on managing stress was to parents, in how they respond to children who are causing them stress. You were amazing and I thank you!