About Irelynn Hukill

Inner Critic Coach | Founder of Soul Ascension

A dedicated, certified life coach near me smiling and holding a microphone, standing in front of a sparkly, illuminated curtain providing advice on self-talk, inner critics, and healing.

“My work is centered around one goal: helping people experience better outcomes in their lives and communities. As the founder of Soul Ascension Online Coaching, I help people build confidence, improve their self-talk, and feel more at peace with themselves and the lives they’re creating…

Whether I’m working at the individual or systems level, I’m passionate about understanding what can be better and helping to make that change possible.”

  • "Irelynn created a coaching program to fit the unique needs of my family with flexible scheduling and affordable services."

    - Steve P.

  • "Coaching with Irelynn was convenient and intimate helping me to be more truthful and vulnerable."

    - Alan P.

  • "Irelynn guided me towards a path I can continue to follow."

    - Anonymous

  • "Irelynn is outgoing in her efforts to help others."

    Mark L.

  • "Working with Irelynn was emotional and inspiring."

    - Alan P.

  • "After their first session, the kids commented that Irelynn was super helpful... After a few months, they were looking forward to their weekly session."

    - Steve P.

  • "[Since coaching] I don't have the same urge to use drugs and alcohol like I used to."

    - Anonymous

My Coaching Style

My coaching style is collaborative, and rooted in both research-based practices and lived experience as someone who has had to learn to kick my inner-critics to the curb in order to get what I want: to help you! I’m here to help you do the same and define success on your terms. I may pull out resources like DBT skills to help you build a compassionate relationship with yourself, because that foundation becomes the environment where real change can finally take root and grow.

I have extensive experience in teaching about emotional and nervous system regulation, goal-setting neuroscience, and creating sustainable habits to address patterns that are not conducive to your success—whatever that may look like, so that you can move forward with confidence, purpose, and in a way that’s aligned with who you want to be.

What Does This Look Like?

This is your space to be real with yourself about your story and your growth.

You show up as you are, and I’ll meet you there, without judgment.

Together, we will sort through the mental clutter and make room in your life for more of what actually matters to you, so that you feel more confident, fulfilled, and live with a little less self-doubt.

A cozy corner in my coaching office with a vintage orange sofa, a black and white geometric patterned throw blanket draped over the back, a dark wood side table with stacked books, and a decorative daisy-like arrangement for client comfort.

What Makes Me Unique

I use a graceful mix of research, lived experience, clinical training, and life coaching expertise to inform my coaching practice. I am passionate about empowering others to build a life they love that is free of restrictive self-doubt by helping them delve into relevant topics like emotional regulation, self-talk, values-based living, and addressing unhealthy patterns to break negative cycles and build routines that support their alignment with who they want to be

— even when things get hard.

I am a pre-licensed MSW with passion for and experience supporting youth and families through emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges across clinical and coaching settings. My life coach certification was awarded by the Life Coach Training Institute.

Of course you’re ready. That’s why you’re here!

Let’s get you on the calendar.

For referrals and non-service inquiries, use the following contact info

Business email: irelynnrhukill@gmail.com
Phone [work]: (520) 338-8841