A smiling woman with long, wavy black hair, wearing a black jacket over a white top, posing against a blurry background.

Hi There,
I’m Alana

MA, LMFT

A yellow heart shape on a black background.

Simple blue sun with rays extending outward.

Program Leadership

& Development

Coaching Strategy |Trauma-Informed Design

Designing and leading coaching programs that integrate trauma-informed care, empowerment, and sustainable growth.

Alana@Dreavita.com

Focus Areas

Three yellow starfish with black lines on a black background.

Alana Stelly is a licensed marriage and family therapist and coaching leader with over a decade of experience across mental health, women’s empowerment, and program development. She is the Director of Coaching & Program Development at Dreavita, where she designs and oversees the organization’s coaching division, builds innovative programs, and mentors a growing team of coaches. As the Founder of Confidence Academy, she has guided women worldwide in breaking free from self-doubt and creating lives of confidence and fulfillment. With a background bridging trauma-informed therapy, leadership, and coaching, Alana is passionate about developing sustainable systems that empower individuals, expand access to holistic support, and integrate coaching with mental health care to drive meaningful impact.

Coaching & Program Development Focus

Designing and leading innovative coaching programs within integrated wellness systems
Trauma-informed, equity-centered program design and leadership
Building and mentoring diverse coaching teams to deliver sustainable impact
Developing curricula and coaching frameworks that empower confidence and long-term growth
Bridging clinical insight with coaching strategies to expand access and holistic care

Three irregular blue shapes with black outlines and parallel lines inside.

Roles & Credentials

Current Roles

Director of Coaching & Program Development, Dreavita (2025–Present)
Founder & CEO, Confidence Academy (2021–Present)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

Education

MA in Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University
BA in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
BA in French, University of California, Los Angeles

Related Experience

Certified in Brainspotting
Speaker & Workshop Facilitator – Women’s Leadership, Confidence, and Mental Health

Three cartoon-style blue star-shaped objects with black outlines and diagonal lines across their surfaces.

Projects & Contributions

A woman with curly hair, glasses, and a black sweater looking at her laptop and smiling in a modern office with exposed brick walls and a window with a potted plant.

Designing and leading a scalable, trauma-informed coaching model that integrates wellness, career, and leadership coaching under an equity-driven nonprofit framework.

Building out the systems & structures of the Dreavita coaching department
Streamlining internal department flow
Strategizing key networking partnerships for maximum benefit
Collaborating with coaching leaders

Built a coaching company supporting clients in confidence, resilience, and leadership growth, blending clinical insight with coaching innovation.

Person using a laptop on a desk with a notebook and pen nearby, displaying charts and data on the screen.

Partnered with organizations across mental health, corporate wellness, and education to advance access to coaching and leadership development.

Illustration of three diverse professionals floating on clouds with stars and sparkles around them, suggesting creativity and collaboration.

Applied project management and strategic frameworks to create scalable systems for coaching, digital wellness, and health-tech equity.

Recognition & Partnerships

Featured speaker and facilitator at leadership and wellness events.
Recognized for entrepreneurship and innovation through Confidence Academy.
Partnerships with nonprofits and organizations advancing access to equitable coaching.

A solid blue heart shape on a black background.

Strategic Initiatives & Ventures

Dreavita Coaching Division (2025–Present)
Leading the design and launch of Dreavita’s coaching program, building an equity-driven model that supports clients across wellness, career, and leadership growth. Oversees program development, coach mentorship, and integration with Dreavita’s larger clinical and digital health ecosystem.

Confidence Academy (2021–Present)
Founded and scaled a coaching company focused on confidence, resilience, and leadership growth. Designed group and individual programs that integrate trauma-informed coaching with practical tools for personal and professional development.

Community Leadership & Partnerships (2017–Present)
Developed and facilitated workshops on confidence, resilience, and trauma-informed practices for diverse organizations, from nonprofits to corporate leadership groups. Partnered with community leaders to expand access to coaching resources in underserved settings.

Illustration of a woman with long wavy brown hair, light brown skin, wearing hoop earrings, smiling, dressed in black, against a plain background.

“Coaching creates space for people to reclaim their confidence and rewrite the story of who they are becoming.”

— Alana Stelly

Support Dreavita

Three yellow star-shaped objects with black diagonal stripes on a black background.

Interested in collaborating?

Three yellow starfish illustrations on a black background, with black lines to indicate texture.

Speaking & Media

Alana has spoken at leadership summits, wellness conferences, and corporate trainings, with a focus on confidence-building, emotional intelligence, and creating equitable systems for growth. Her talks emphasize the intersection of mindset, leadership, and well-being, offering practical strategies that inspire action.

A smiling woman in a white sleeveless top and black pants, raising her right arm, against a white background with gold splatter design, next to a text box that says 'ELEVATE' and motivational message.

“Alana brings an incredible balance of warmth and strategy. She helped our team not only reframe challenges with confidence, but also build concrete practices that improved performance and culture.”

— Corporate Training Participant

A pink, hand-drawn heart with uneven edges on a black background.

Learn More About Consulting & Speaking Topics:

Workplace Wellness & Strategy

AI & Digital Health Planning

Clinical Model & DEI Design

Supervision & Founder Coaching

Download Alana's Media Kit

Values in Practice

These values guide Alana’s work in building Dreavita’s coaching division, fostering equity-centered leadership, and creating programs that drive lasting impact.

Helping individuals and communities reclaim self-worth and step into authentic leadership.
Grounding every program and relationship in honesty, alignment, and transparency so that growth is built on trust and authenticity.
Guiding clients to align their inner world with their truest vision.
Rooted in trauma-informed practices that foster resilience and wholeness.
Cultivating a mindset that sees possibilities instead of limitations, encouraging individuals and organizations to expand into their fullest potential with confidence and flow.