Estella Rodriquez Adair, BSW
Certified Trauma Recovery & Resilience Coach
Estella is a first-generation Latina college graduate, certified coach, and former nonprofit founder & leader with decades of experience supporting at-risk youth. As a complex trauma survivor, she uses her lived experience to inspire hope and transformation, empowering others to overcome adversity and embrace healing.
Estella’s profound understanding of overcoming obstacles and adversity is backed by her personal experience, reflected in her ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) score of 10 out of 10. From the young age of 21, she has channeled her lived experience into helping others by founding and leading a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to at-risk youth facing mental health and substance use challenges, family issues, and involvement in the juvenile justice system. As the Director for nearly a decade, Estella’s influence has positively impacted countless lives and her community as a whole. Through her leadership, she has empowered individuals to break cycles of trauma, offering hope and support through programs that address both immediate needs and long-term healing. Estella’s work continues to inspire transformation and resilience, grounded in her deep belief that adversity can be a powerful catalyst for change.
Estella’s coaching approach is deeply rooted in her own journey of overcoming adversity and finding strength in the face of challenges. With a passion for helping others unlock their potential, she brings a unique perspective to both individual and group coaching. Estella understands that true transformation comes from within, and her coaching is designed to help clients tap into their inner resources to create lasting change.
Having navigated her own difficult experiences, Estella is committed to guiding others through their personal growth, using empathy, practical strategies, and compassionate support. Her work focuses on empowering individuals to break free from limiting patterns, heal from trauma, and build the resilience needed to thrive. Whether working with individuals or groups, Estella creates a safe, nurturing space where clients can explore their goals, overcome obstacles, and take inspired action towards their dreams. Her approach is holistic, focusing on both the emotional and practical aspects of personal development, and she is dedicated to walking alongside her clients as they create the life they truly desire.
Estella’s expertise lies in trauma recovery and resilience coaching, with a special focus on supporting individuals through their healing journey. She is passionate about helping clients cultivate resilience and reclaim their sense of hope, especially those navigating the complexities of trauma. Estella’s coaching approach is deeply rooted in her belief that healing is possible, even when the path feels uncertain. She offers specialized support through her group, Hope Holders: A Path to Healing, for individuals who feel they are holding onto a small spark of hope while working through their trauma recovery.
In her coaching practice, Estella integrates mindfulness, self-compassion, and practical strategies to guide clients toward healing and empowerment. She creates a safe, nurturing space where individuals can process their experiences, build resilience, and move forward with renewed strength. Outside of her coaching work, Estella enjoys spending time with her husband, Joshua, and their son, sewing, traveling, and finding joy in the small moments of life while embracing the power of connection and play.
