Spence's True North, LLC
Confidential Coaching to Help Calm Your Nervous System
Coaching that helps you calm your nervous system, process what you have lived through, and reclaim your life. Founded by Edward J. Spence — US Marine, retired firefighter and paramedic, ordained chaplain, and board certified coach.
Guiding You Through Trauma
"Trauma can shake your world, but it doesn't have to shape your future."
At Spence's True North, we coach you through the grief process for educational standards with PTSD, anxiety, and loss, helping you reclaim hope, identity, and purpose. Our T.R.U.E. North Protocol blends proven principles and the neurosciences.
Our approach is practical, structured, and deeply compassionate — grounded in professional education, board certifications, lived experience, military service, emergency response, chaplaincy, and more than thirty years of service under pressure.
What We Offer
Coaching Services
Trauma-Informed Coaching
Structured, compassionate support for those carrying the weight of trauma, PTSD, grief, anxiety, and loss — helping you move from surviving to thriving.
Leadership Coaching
Practical coaching for leaders under pressure — building resilience, clarity, and confidence to lead with purpose and integrity.
Marriage Communication & Conflict Resolution
Evidence-based coaching to help couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and navigate conflict with compassion and skill.
Chaplain Support
Ordained chaplaincy services offering spiritual care, crisis support, and presence for individuals, families, and organizations.
T.R.U.E. North Protocol™
A 25-week trauma-informed educational and coaching program designed to guide you through transformation, resilience, and lasting change.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Schedule a consultation and discover how Spence's True North can help you move forward.
The Professionals We Work With
Built for Those Who Carry the Most
Our services are specifically designed for those who have given so much — and who deserve structured, compassionate support to heal, grow, and lead again.
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About the Founder
Edward J. Spence
Edward J. Spence brings more than thirty years of service under pressure to every coaching relationship. A US Marine, retired firefighter and paramedic, ordained chaplain, and board certified coach — his credentials are not just titles. They are lived experience, hard-won wisdom, and a deep calling to help others find their way through the hardest chapters of life.
Edward has walked his own trauma journey — including the loss of his son Nathan, survivor guilt from military service, and line-of-duty grief — and brings that depth of understanding to every client he serves.
- Board-Certified Master Mental Health Coach
- Board-Certified Professional Life Coach
- Certified Trauma-Informed Life Coach
- Certified Cognitive Behavioral Coach
- Certified Critical Incident Stress Manager, ICISF
- Board-Certified Suicide Prevention Specialist
- Diplomate — American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
- Ordained & Licensed Chaplain
- US Marine Corps Veteran (1988–1993)
- Retired Firefighter & Paramedic — City of Batavia
- American Red Cross Disaster Spiritual Care Supervisor
- 30+ Years of Service Under Pressure
Signature Program
The T.R.U.E. North Protocol™
A 25-week trauma-informed educational protocol created for veterans, first responders, medical staff, and trauma survivors who feel stuck in survival mode. It is not psychotherapy or medical treatment. It is a structured coaching path that combines clear teachings about how trauma affects the brain's thought patterns and the body's reactive stance, guided handwritten journaling practices, and grief and loss work.
Trauma
Understand and acknowledge how trauma affects your brain, body, and daily life.
Resilience
Build the inner strength and practical tools to face adversity with courage.
Understanding
Gain clarity about your story, your patterns, and your path forward.
Empowerment
Step into your purpose, identity, and a life of hope and lasting meaning.
The T.R.U.E. Method — Your Path to Healing Trauma
What Clients Are Saying
Introverted Artist
June 14, 2026
Spence has helped me out a lot so far. He's a great Life Coach and has really improved my life situation.
Richard McCorry
June 14, 2026
I give Spence's True North my highest recommendation. What sets Ed apart is not only his knowledge and experience, but also his remarkable ability to listen, ask insightful questions, and help people discover a clear path forward. Ed brings authenticity, wisdom, and genuine compassion to every interaction. Five stars without hesitation.
Jacquelin Gardner
March 19, 2026
As a volunteer at an end of life house, Ed held a grief counseling session with us, which was so needed and so helpful. We were all impressed with his depth of knowledge and first hand experience with grief and its effects on one's life. I would highly recommend him as a resource for mental, emotional and spiritual healing.
Sara Brunner
March 10, 2026
Ed Spence and Spence's True North have changed many lives in our time working together. From grieving families to trauma soaked caregivers, Spence's True North has walked along side of these beautiful souls and helped them return to their lives with purpose.
Laura Selke
March 10, 2026
I highly recommend working with Ed. He is compassionate, highly skilled, and down to earth. His personal and professional experience with trauma places him in a unique position to truly connect with and help others through their challenges, no matter how large or small. This guy is one of the good ones.
nathan aldinger
March 10, 2026
Working with Ed Spence during one of the darkest seasons of my life was truly life changing. He helped me shift my mindset from despair and breakdown to breakthrough and positivity. He's not just a coach, he's a true guide toward healing and hope.
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