SHEILA MORATAYA FLEISHMAN
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Bilingual Therapist | Community Wellness Expert & Trauma-Informed Leader
“Empowering Communities through Coaching, Community Training & Holistic Healing”
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Round Rock, Texas
www.linkedin.com/in/sheilamoratayacoaching/
PROFILE SUMMARY
Award-winning, trauma-informed therapist and executive leader with 20+ years of experience designing and delivering
transformative wellness programs across the U.S. and Latin America. Founder of the CARE Center and the “Yo soy único e
irrepetible” Healing Method, empowering 10,000+ individuals through bilingual coaching, spiritual integration, and crisis
stabilization. National speaker, podcast host, and bestselling author recognized for elevating emotional resilience, community
empowerment, and faith-based mental health. Adept at leading high-impact retreats, mobilizing cross-sector partnerships, and
mentoring the next generation of trauma-informed leaders.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT
Built a Bilingual Trauma-Informed Wellness Model Reaching 10,000+
Pioneered the CARE Center and “Yo soy único e irrepetible” Healing Method, scaling trauma recovery coaching across
underserved communities in Texas and Latin America.
Ranked Among Top 50 Wellness Podcasts in Latin America
Created and hosted Conócete en el Espejo, a bilingual podcast delivering faith-based healing tools and personal
transformation strategies to a global Spanish-speaking audience.
Secured $100K+ in Sponsorships & Tripled Retreat Attendance
Forged strategic partnerships and led major community outreach efforts that amplified brand visibility and expanded access
to trauma recovery resources.
Trained 150+ Trauma-Informed Leaders Across Sectors
Designed and facilitated training programs integrating spiritual care, emotional literacy, and crisis intervention for
nonprofit, education, and ministry professionals.
Authored Bestselling Book Featured by Simon & Schuster
Published Yo soy único e irrepetible, presenting her original healing framework adopted in international retreats, trainings,
and coaching programs.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Community Engagement & Wellness Strategy
Trauma-Informed Leadership & Emotional Healing
Program Development & Retreat Facilitation
Public Speaking & Spanish-Language Broadcasting
Cross-Cultural Mentorship & Women’s Empowerment
Team Building & Leadership Development
Faith-Based Coaching & Chaplaincy
Bilingual Counseling (English-Spanish)
TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL TOOLS
Advanced Social Media Content Creation
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Podcast Hosting (Audio Platforms)
Zoom/Webinar Tools
Somatic Therapy & Gottman Method (Level 3)
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
CARE Center for Somatic & Therapeutic Coaching – Founder | Executive Director | Therapist
Round Rock, TX | May 2005 – Present
Spearheaded trauma-informed response strategies, supporting clients in crisis—facilitating stabilization and linking to care
for cases involving domestic violence, grief, and suicidal ideation.
Scaled a bilingual wellness model using a proprietary healing method through 50+ retreats and coaching programs reaching
10,000+ participants.
Built cross-sector emergency workflows with schools and nonprofits, improving response time and reducing community
health escalations.
Trained and mentored 150+ leaders in trauma-informed, faith-integrated care, increasing early intervention capacity and
community resilience.
Promoted public mental health awareness through media interviews, a top-ranked bilingual podcast, and conference
speaking engagements.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Corporate & Community Wellness Consultant - Independent Practice
San Salvador, El Salvador | January 1991 - April 2005
Partnered with schools and nonprofits to deliver emotional intelligence and trauma-response training to 500+ educators,
parents, and leaders in schools and nonprofits.
Founded and operated Superación Femenina, a women’s academy offering self-esteem, etiquette, and leadership training
programs to 500+ participants.
Led 100+ bilingual wellness workshops across El Salvador and the U.S., addressing trauma recovery, burnout, and
workplace mental health.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Certified Mindfulness Mentor, Banyan Together (2023)
Trained with Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, and Sharon Shelton.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 3, The Gottman Institute (2014)
Licensed educator of the Seven Principles Program.
Dream Coach® Certification, Dream University (2011)
Blended Co-Active Coaching with visionary goal-setting tools to support personal growth and purpose alignment.
Honorary Master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy, Universidad de Navarra, Spain (2006)
Awarded for impactful work in family and relational healing from a leading European institution.
HONORS & AWARDS
Most Dedicated Trauma-Informed Therapist – Southern USA, GHP Awards (2024)
Most Compassionate Therapist – Southern USA, GHP Awards (2025)
Best Sellers Woman Recognition, Miami (2025)
Women of Distinction, Mexican American Chamber of Commerce (2019)
BOOKS AUTHORED
Yo Soy Único e Irrepetible, Simon & Schuster (2022)
Presents the “Yo soy único e irrepetible” Healing Method—a faith-based, self-help approach to emotional healing and selfesteem, used in her retreats, coaching, podcast, and trainings.
El Espejo: Ámate Tal Como Eres, CreateSpace (2016)
A heartfelt guide to self-acceptance and authenticity—empowering readers to shine by embracing who they truly are.
PUBLIC SPEAKING & MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
Host of Healing with Sheila – Top 50 wellness podcast in Latin America offering faith-based tools for emotional wellness.
Featured Expert on Univision, Telemundo, and Catholic media outlets discussing trauma recovery and women’s
empowerment.
Contributor to ¡HOLA! Magazine, Aleteia, and others since 2001, sharing insights on spiritual healing since 2001.
Speaker at Faith & Mental Health Summits -), across the U.S. and Latin America on topics including selfesteem, emotional literacy, and spiritual identity.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SERVICE
Parent Specialist & Life Coach, Round Rock ISD, TX (2012 – 2024)
Board Member, Relevant Radio Catholic Network, Austin (2019 – 2022)
Guest Speaker, Girls Empowerment Network, Austin (2010 – 2015)
Board Member, Centro Romero, Chicago, IL (2002 – 2004)
