Founder
Kelly Reyes Rivera, MS
Founder & Lead Coach — Mental Performance & Neuroscience
About Kelly
I'm Kelly Reyes Rivera, MS, Founder of The Balanced Coach. With a Master's in Forensic Psychology and advanced training in trauma-informed care, memory coaching, and brain-based strategies, I bring both scientific insight and real-world coaching expertise to every client I serve.
Over the past decade, I've worked with adults, teens, and children facing challenges ranging from trauma recovery to memory decline. My background includes experience in clinical settings that used advanced brain-imaging technology, giving me a deep understanding of how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are wired in the brain. This knowledge, combined with training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and brain-based coaching methods, allows me to create evidence-based coaching that is structured, reliable, and results-driven.
The Balanced Coach was born out of my desire to bridge science and transformation — helping people not just heal, but thrive. Alongside my husband, I lead our practice with the belief that true change happens when compassion meets proven methods. Our work is grounded in our faith, our values, and a deep commitment to every client's growth.
Today, as The Balanced Coach expands into a team of specialized coaches, I continue to guide our mission: to provide trustworthy, expert coaching that helps clients build resilience, unlock their potential, and create lasting change.
From Kelly's shelf
Recommended Resources
A few books that have shaped how I think about growth, relationships, and a renewed mind.
Vertical Marriage
by Dave & Ann Wilson
“A faith-centered look at building a marriage that points upward first.”
How to Speak Life to Your Husband
by Ann Wilson
“Practical encouragement for speaking words that build connection.”
The Five Love Languages
by Gary Chapman
“Understand how you and your partner give and receive love.”
Love & Respect
by Emerson Eggerichs
“On the cycle of love and respect that strengthens relationships.”
Dare
by Barry McDonagh
“A grounded, practical approach to working through anxiety.”
The Gifts of Imperfection
by Brené Brown
“On wholehearted living, courage, and self-compassion.”
The Total Money Makeover
by Dave Ramsey
“A clear, step-by-step plan for financial peace.”
The Psychology of Money
by Morgan Housel
“Timeless lessons on behavior, wealth, and contentment.”
The Memory Book
by Harry Lorayne & Jerry Lucas
“Classic, proven techniques to sharpen recall and focus.”
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