The Healing Journey

Reclaim Your Confidence. Embrace Emotional Freedom. Cultivate Self-Love.

At Life by Design, we’re dedicated to empowering women who are emerging from the shadows of toxic relationships, ready to reclaim their lives with purpose and passion. If you’ve felt lost or uncertain, we’re here to guide you back to yourself with compassion, strength, and practical tools that lead to real, lasting change.

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The Book on Loving Yourself

How to Overcome Adversity and Abuse and Develop Personal Power

In 'The Book on Loving Yourself', Denise Ann Willis shares her raw and inspiring journey from decades of abuse to a life filled with self-love and empowerment. Through unflinching honesty, she reveals the steps she took to heal, rebuild, and thrive. Each chapter distills her experience into actionable wisdom—tools like affirmations, mindfulness practices, and boundary-setting to help readers reclaim their worth and begin their own transformation.

This memoir is more than a story; it’s a guide for women ready to rise from the shadows of toxic relationships. Denise’s compassionate insights, paired with practical strategies, offer a lifeline for those yearning to heal and rediscover their strength. Let this book be your starting point to embrace hope, empowerment, and a future that truly belongs to you.

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Personalized Coaching Sessions

Tailored one-on-one sessions that focus on your individual needs and challenges, empowering you to overcome obstacles and thrive.

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Workshops on Self-Love and Personal Growth

Interactive workshops designed to foster self-awareness and growth, giving you the tools to build a life filled with self-love and confidence.

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Resources for Overcoming Toxic Relationships

Expert resources and support to help you heal, recover, and build healthy relationships.

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About Denise

Meet Denise Willis: A Beacon of Hope and Empowerment. My journey through over three decades of adversity and abuse culminated in a moment of stark realization and a resolve to change my narrative. From the depths of despair, I found the strength to seek guidance and healing, which transformed my life. Today, my passion lies in empowering other women to reclaim their lives and tap into their inherent personal power.

As a life coach and the founder of Life by Design, based in San Antonio, Texas, I specialize in guiding women through emotional healing and self-discovery. My experiences with toxic relationships have equipped me with profound insights and empathy, making me adept at helping women evolve into the best versions of themselves. My journey also includes overcoming cancer, an experience that has deepened my understanding and ability to coach and support women facing similar challenges.

I believe in the power of sharing and openness. My approach as a coach is not just about imparting knowledge; it’s about sharing my journey, the practices that aided my healing, and being a source of constant encouragement. I am committed to being transparent and accessible, offering my experiences as a roadmap for those seeking a path to healing and self-empowerment.

Healing and Reclamation

Embark on a healing journey with Denise Willis. Our one-on-one coaching embraces your unique story, guiding you to reclaim your life with courage and love.

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Each step with Denise is a move towards the life you deserve, free from the shadows of the past. Begin to heal and reclaim your power today.

Transformative Coaching

Denise's personalized coaching provides a sanctuary for healing and rediscovery. Heal past wounds and reclaim your narrative with sessions tailored to your path toward empowerment.

Your Journey Awaits

Ready to take back your life? Contact Denise for a compassionate, healing consultation that will set the foundation for your transformative journey.

Discover Your Path to Healing

Watch these videos to uncover transformative insights and practical steps for reclaiming your confidence, finding emotional freedom, and nurturing self-love after toxic relationships. Let’s take the journey together towards a life by design!

Judi Craig, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist

"THE BOOK ON LOVING YOURSELF by Denise Ann Willis is an excellent resource for any teen or adult woman who is being—or has been—physically, sexually, or emotionally abused by a date, a romantic partner, a spouse, a parent, or by any other relationship where she is left feeling powerless, controlled, inferior, or frightened for her physical safety. The author has been there! Having experienced this kind of abuse for over 30 years by various males from age 15—and transparently disclosing her own traumatic experiences from the past, she gives the reader practical steps for freeing herself from the psychological control of these troublesome, demeaning, and sometimes physically dangerous relationships. Really helpful are summaries after each chapter with “take-aways”—actionable lessons that are stepping stones for the readers on their journey to heal from toxic relationships and gain self-empowerment.
I would highly recommend this book, and am recommending it to my women clients who can benefit from it".