Dr. Daren Waters, Sr.
Trusted Guide and Clarity-Focused Coach
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | Pastoral Counselor | Founder, Pathfinder Coaching Network
Most people who come to me aren’t looking for "fixes"—they’re looking for clarity. They’re tired of carrying emotional weight they can’t quite name, stuck in patterns they’ve tried to talk through, think through, or push through, only to end up right back where they started. They feel unseen, unheard, emotionally unsafe, or unsure of what’s really happening—and they don’t know who they can trust with the truth.
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I’m Dr. Daren Waters, a trusted guide and clarity-focused coach who helps individuals and couples slow things down, feel emotionally safe again, and finally understand what’s going on beneath the surface. For over two decades, I’ve been trusted with the most personal parts of people’s lives—often when they didn’t know who else to talk to. My work is grounded in a person-centered, solution-focused approach—grounded in values and faith where appropriate—that turns confusion into clarity and insight into meaningful action.
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I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all answers. I work collaboratively to uncover what’s been getting in the way, identify what truly matters, and create a clear, personalized path forward—so growth feels grounded, intentional, and sustainable.
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I help people get clear—so they can move forward with confidence.
Education, Training, and Experience
My work is shaped by more than credentials—it’s shaped by decades of sitting with people in real moments of uncertainty, transition, and relational strain. I bring over 25 years of experience in the helping professions, supporting individuals, couples, families, and systems through meaningful change.
My academic training includes a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Pastoral Community Counseling, a Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy, and a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Counseling. I also hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Administration, which informs my understanding of leadership, systems, and human dynamics.
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In addition to private practice and coaching, I’ve served as a Family Life Consultant and Coach within military and healthcare systems—working with high-stress populations where clarity, emotional safety, and trust are essential. This blend of clinical training, coaching expertise, and real-world experience allows me to meet people where they are and help them move forward with confidence and purpose.
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Embracing Your Identity
& Living Your Purpose
Written by Dr. Daren Waters, Sr.
Discovering the answer to life’s greatest quest is a daunting task, leading some to stumble and lose their way. However, venturing forth to learn who you truly are, and what your ultimate purpose is, can be liberating, offering peace and fulfillment. Is there a chosen path, meant only for you to walk…and are you on it? Coming to a full realization of who you are in the grand scheme of things, and recognizing your true potential, is at the heart of Embracing Your Identity and Living Your Purpose.