About Us
We are Marybeth Steigenga, Ph.D., and Terry Smith, M.Ed.—chaplains, trauma-informed life coaches, and purpose-driven women who’ve spent decades walking with others through life’s biggest transitions.
With over 40 years of combined experience in spiritual care, counseling, nonprofit leadership, and coaching, we’ve helped countless women navigate seasons of grief, identity shifts, reinvention, caregiving, and everything in between.
But we’re not just professionals—we’re women who’ve lived these pivots ourselves.
From motherhood, marriage, and ministry to starting over (more than once), we understand how overwhelming life changes can feel. That’s why we created Pivot Point Coaching—to offer a faith-based, brain-smart, and hope-filled roadmap for Christian women ready to move forward with peace, clarity, and purpose.
Whether you’re standing at a crossroads or knee-deep in a detour, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
We’re here to walk with you, laugh with you, cry with you, and remind you that even in the mess—God’s still at work.
Terry Smith
Terry Smith, M.Ed. is a certified trauma-informed life coach, chaplain, and seasoned nonprofit leader with over 25 years of experience guiding women through life’s transitions with wisdom, empathy, and faith.
Married for nearly 40 years, Terry is the proud mom of four amazing adult children and a delighted grandmother to three vibrant granddaughters.
After decades in the Great Southwest, she now finds joy in the beauty of the Ozarks, snorkeling in the blue Caribbean seas, spending time with family, and restoring her 125-year-old home.
She’s passionate about helping women live with courage, clarity, and a deep trust in the God who still has good plans ahead.
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"Terry's guidance and processing support was amazing. I would not be in this healthier, more balanced, and more fun season, without her."
-Alisha C.
Marybeth Steigenga
Marybeth Steigenga, Ph.D. is a certified life coach, chaplain, pastoral counselor, and published author with over 20 years of experience guiding women through grief, growth, and life’s biggest pivots.
She has been married for more than 30 years and is the proud mom of three amazing adult kids—plus the pack leader of six wild and crazy dogs.
The desert of Arizona is her home and her happy place. Marybeth finds peace in quiet sunsets, joy in long walks with her pups, and delight in planning Girls’ Weekends with her daughter.
She’s passionate about helping women embrace change with faith, courage, and the unshakable hope that God’s not done writing their story.
Book a 1:1 with Marybeth "I came to Marybeth overwhelmed and stuck. Her compassion and questions helped me find clarity, hope, and a path I couldn’t see alone."
-Sandy B.
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