Personal
First and foremost, I am a human who loves — people, pets, places, and hobbies. I am a mom of 6 (my own 3, plus my bonus kids – my kids’ spouses) and grandma of 11. I’ve been married to my husband for almost 28 years, and we’ve built a beautiful life in Colorado.
I love reading, hiking, flowers, the sky, water, making art, photography, watching reality TV, writing, staring off into space, and, of course, supporting others.
Over the years, I’ve tried different fields of work: everything from waiting tables to crisis advocacy. They all have their own challenges–just some aren’t literally life and death. Ultimately, I like working for myself most of all.
After years of what feels like a performance (or masking), I work hard to be authentically myself in all areas of my life. That means I can be very serious but also very silly. I can sit in the darkest of places and still find a way to bring levity into a situation when needed. So, what you see is what you get — a real human who can be awkward and professional, know all the right things to say or not know what to say at all, etc.
The reason you are reading about me on this site, though, is because I am a survivor of complex trauma that includes child abuse, sexual abuse and assault, and domestic violence that ended tragically (and covered all the spokes on the Power & Control Wheel). I use all of that lived experience and healing to drive my greatest work (outside of my family — though the work also helped me with raising up healthy humans, as well) — helping support other survivors.
Nice to meet ya!
Professional
Trauma-Informed Recovery Coach | The Grace Coach
Colorado Springs & Beyond Recovery & Strengths Coaching
If you’re searching for a trauma-informed recovery coach who understands both survival and what comes after, you’re in the right place.
I’m Angela Giles Klocke, a recovery coach based in Colorado Springs, working with individuals navigating life after trauma, domestic violence, and major life transitions. Many of my clients call me The Grace Coach because my approach centers compassion, self-trust, and sustainable growth, not pressure or quick fixes.
I help people move from survival mode into a place where they can reconnect with themselves, build confidence, and begin creating a life that feels like their own.
My Approach to Trauma-Informed Coaching
My work is rooted in trauma-informed coaching practices, meaning:
- We focus on present-day awareness and forward movement
- We build regulation, boundaries, and self-trust
- We move at a pace that feels safe and sustainable
This is coaching, not therapy. I do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. Instead, I support clients in applying tools, strengthening their voice, and navigating real-life challenges with clarity and confidence.
Clients often come to me feeling:
- Stuck after getting out of an unhealthy or difficult relationship
- Disconnected from themselves
- Ready for change, but unsure how to move forward
Together, we create a path forward one step at a time.
From Crisis Work to Coaching: My Background
Before becoming a coach, I spent over a decade working directly with individuals in crisis through victim assistance, advocacy, and recovery support roles, and a decade before that healing, mentoring, and writing about my own experiences to support others in theirs.
My experience includes:
- Peer Recovery Coach supporting clients recovering from trauma and substance use
- Confidential Victim Advocate serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
- Client Advocacy Director leading programs, mentoring advocates, and supporting individuals in crisis
- Crisis line support and safety planning for individuals in urgent situations
- Facilitating recovery classes and group coaching environments
- Speaker in classrooms and on stages
- Memoir author and podcaster
- And just human to human support without a role attached
This background allows me to bring both professional expertise and real-world understanding into every session.
I’ve worked with people in their hardest moments, and I’ve also walked with them as they began to rebuild and thrive.
My Coaching Focus: Life After Trauma
Many of my clients are in a different place:
- They’ve done some healing work
- They feel more stable
- And they’re asking: “What now?” That’s where my work expands beyond recovery into strengths-based coaching and post-trauma growth.
I help clients:
- Clarify goals and direction
- Build confidence and decision-making skills
- Break patterns that keep them stuck
- Follow through on meaningful changes in their lives
This is where survival turns into momentum.
What Makes My Coaching Different
There are many amazing recovery coaches, but there is only one me with my unique set of experiences and qualifications and the way I approach my work with clients.
- Grace-centered, not pressure-driven
- Strengths-based, not problem-focused
- Support between sessions via text
- Real-life application, not just conversation
This is not about fixing anyone. (Pssst…because you’re not broken, by the way.)
Speaker, Writer, and Advocate
In addition to coaching, I am a speaker, writer, and podcast host focused on trauma recovery, storytelling, and finding your voice.
My TEDx talks, “Ask Me About My Tiara” and “The Survivor’s Resume,” as well as my writing work all center on one idea:
When we tell the truth about our stories, we create space for change — not just for ourselves, but also for others.
Work With a Recovery Coach in Colorado Springs (or Virtually)
I offer 1:1 recovery coaching and strengths coaching for clients in Colorado Springs and virtually across the U.S.
If you’re ready to:
- Reconnect with yourself after trauma
- Build confidence and clarity
- Move forward with support and accountability
…you don’t have to do it alone. I’m right here!
