ABOUT BRIDGE OF HOPE
People who walk
alongside you.
Our experience brings together spiritual care, practical guidance, and advocacy. We begin by listening to what matters to you.
FOUNDER, BRIDGE OF HOPE
Stephen Owens
DMin, APBCC-HPC, Master Life Coach
Whole-Person Guidance Advocate
Stephen brings a background in chaplaincy, counseling support, ministry leadership, healthcare systems, and organizational leadership. For more than a decade, he has walked alongside people experiencing crisis, grief, transition, and personal growth.
He created Bridge of Hope to offer presence, wisdom, encouragement, and guidance in seasons when clarity matters most. His approach connects practical insight with space to reflect on the responsibilities, relationships, and decisions shaping a person’s life.
Stephen’s work draws on Christian principles such as grace, resilience, and hope. Bridge of Hope welcomes people of every background and belief, with spiritual support included according to each person’s preferences.
stephen@bridgeofhopecoaching.com ↗
SOCIAL WORK & ADVOCACY EXPERIENCE
Soraya Dustin
MSW, LCSW · English & Spanish
Whole-Person Guidance Advocate
Soraya is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 15 years of medical social work experience. Her background includes behavioral health advocacy, hospice and palliative care, hospital social work, dialysis care, and support for people pursuing transplants.
Across these settings, she has helped individuals and families understand their options, develop care plans, and connect with community resources. Her experience also includes grief and bereavement support, patient and family education, crisis intervention, and coordination with healthcare teams.
Soraya earned a Master of Social Work in Medical Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. She also holds an Associate of Science in Counseling and an alcohol and drug counseling certification.
Her advocacy experience brings a practical perspective to whole-person guidance: understanding a person’s circumstances, identifying helpful resources, and supporting informed next steps.
soraya@bridgeofhopecoaching.com ↗OUR SHARED APPROACH
Guidance that respects
the whole person.
Health, relationships, daily responsibilities, grief, and spiritual concerns can affect one another. We make room for those connections while helping you choose a manageable next step.
You help set the direction. Sharing is optional, and spiritual conversations or prayer are available by choice. People of all backgrounds and beliefs are welcome.
Bridge of Hope’s guidance groups and packages provide education, practical support, and resource navigation. They do not include psychotherapy, diagnosis, medical advice, or crisis care. A team member’s clinical credentials describe their background and do not change the scope of these services.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Let’s find a place to begin.
Explore our Zoom groups or ask about a complimentary introductory conversation.