Coaching Testimonials

What people are saying!

Dr. Smith has proven to be knowledgeable in many areas. I am often taken aback by her professionalism and expertise. Dr. Smith listens diligently and carefully curates questions to assign as homework. She's intentional and thoughtful in how she helps me. She's flexible. For example, she opted to meet in person for walks because I shared that nature has become a sanctuary for me, instead of meeting exclusively via Zoom. During one of our walks, she brought me a philodendron. It was her way of giving me something tangible to nurture as she aims to help me learn to nurture myself. She also named the plant in honor of my late father, which was (and is) incredibly meaningful to me.- Ebony R.

With no exaggeration, Dr. Ikeranda Smith has really been a godsend for my relationship and my life overall. Her advice, guidance, and presence in my life have helped me to overcome many issues that I have been dealing with personally as well as helped to highlight areas where I could be a better partner, son, brother, and friend. Every session I learn something new and it challenges me in ways that help me to be the best version of me I can be. Choosing Dr. Ikeranda as a coach has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I highly recommend her services.- Asaph O.

 I am so proud of the woman I am becoming and my evolution, growth, maturity and insight into my life and my needs continue to intrigue me and I am committed to my recovery and healing. I am beyond grateful for Dr Smith’s expertise, patience and compassionate approach despite the self-imposed roadblocks I inadvertently used as a coping mechanism due to fear and past failings.!- Shadiat O.

My goodness! Working with you helped me to define the boundaries, I had but they were not in the right places. Since coming to you, I have been able to stand up for the little girl in me, I have been able to love myself on amazing levels with grace and gentleness. I am more patient with myself and my heart. My body feels new and my mind has healed from so many generational traumas. I have been able to release my family as it was one of the most toxic experiences that I'd ever had in this life. I didn't feel like I fit when I was a little girl and I could not protect myself.- Dr. Franklin

I think that's best about this process is how you've been able to zone in on my areas of opportunity and put pressure or encouragement on me to speak up and take action - that I have control over what comes in and out of my "feed", and that if something is bothering me, I can articulate what it is to either make it stop or start steps towards figuring out how to make it better. This has helped with my family and marriage, and is still a very much ongoing process.- Chanel J.

We have enjoyed each session to the fullest. Our growing and learning process has changed for the better with communicating. Our relationship has gotten better and we are still growing and learning. My experience has been great. We have learned so much and still learning and growing positively, together ❤️ Our relationship has been saved throughout using our techniques from our sessions ❤️- Gloria + Lisa

I'm grateful to have encountered both you and this powerful work surrounding our womb space. It's so necessary. I appreciated the interactive and reflective nature of the session. You were intentional about creating a space for us to both receive/draw from your wisdom surrounding intimacy, and also share our stories. In so doing, I felt nurtured, known, and affirmed. The guided exercises and questions raised truly helped me to begin to identify some of the root causes or factors contributing to how I show up in intimate relationships (with self and others). Because of this work, my love and I were also able to identify the role "shame" plays our relationship-impacting how we give/receive love. Thank you for this! We have been experiencing such lightness and joy being with one another this week. Thanks for reawakening our love! Blessings if Peace- Ashley N.

I truly appreciate your authenticity and empathic nature. You hold me accountable for my misconceptions about my reality as well as the work that I need to continue to do. Everything thus far is working quite well for me. This process has been challenging but well worth it.- Aleta A.

The supportiveness and added push that Dr. Smith gives to do and give more. The experience has been gratifying and I have learned a lot not only about myself but also the world around me. The provided guidance and support can not be understated.- Jason B.

I think that you're exceptional Dr. Ike, and I find myself sharing your IG and information about your services with many different individuals and couples who start to find themselves asking very similar questions that I started asking myself when I knew that I needed to start doing the work to heal. You have helped me tremendously and I am grateful to be a part of your tribe in a sense. I don't take it lightly. I think that anyone who is interested in truly getting to the root of who they are, why they are the way that they are, and what they need to do to heal parts of themselves, should totally be seeing you. .-Sabrina C.

My biggest take away was the realization of how much of my childhood pain affects my present life. Also, What my anger/ apology style and love language style is and how I need to be loved.- Haniyfa

Getting a better understanding of my inner child and learning how she never got to know herself because of the roles she filled during childhood.- Loretta C.

This class provided me the knowledge and understanding of why I would react the way I did. It also provided me the understanding of how to heal the pain, anxiety, and fears that festered in me as residual effects of trauma I experienced as a child. I feel liberated, equipped, and excited with the knowledge I gained from these classes and exercises. My relationship with my family is healing, my relationship with my girlfriend is healing, and most importantly, my relationship with myself is healing.- Matthew M.

The series gave me the lenses to look where it hurts and to begin healing. I have options now. I can step out of the reaction and choose my response.-Marie-J.

I really enjoyed the Inner Child #1 class. It came in a right time in my life. It isn't an easy course to go through and I had to do a few months of real intentional inner work to get to the space to even begin this journey but I am so happy that I did. Dr. Ike helped me reflect with intention on key areas I wanted to understand more. I think the Inner Child #1 class is great to scratch the surface but there is so much more for me to understand and work toward so I signed up for the next course. Starting these courses have changed the way I interact with humans, understand we all are working and healing, and most importantly the patience I have for myself. I love myself more, I am less apologetic, and I feel like I am coming home to myself.-Kaushiki

Taking this class was a wonderful experience, I thought about the right thing to say for a few days. I realized that my raw experience was a deep sense of gratitude after taking this class. I felt honored take part in the opportunity to lean into loving myself, and to share that experience, time & space with our small group. It felt like a relief to know I'm not the only one that struggles at times, its a universal experience. I left feeling fullness and joy by sharing with others seeing and being seen and heard by them.- Keva F.

I am so happy that I decided to take the Lean into Love course. I find myself trying to figure out tangible ways in which I can express love to myself because the negative self-talk can often overtake the action. Dr. Ikeranda asked thought provoking questions that provided me the opportunity to take a good look at myself; to realize that although at times I may operate in habitual acts of self-rejection...love is truly at the core of my being. The work is in accepting this. Dr. Ikeranda does not teach you how to love yourself, she teaches you how to access your innate power to do so. And to me, that is a true teacher. One who does not create the way, but leads you to it...as well as give you tools on staying out of your own way, lol. And for that, I am grateful.—Gabrielle F.