Healing identity from inside out, connecting in relationships, thriving in mission, and radiating God’s pure light of love.
Healing identity from inside out, connecting in relationships, thriving in mission, and radiating God’s pure light of love.
My name is Leslie Adamson (front row, first seat on the left). I’m the founder of Trinity Anchored Formation, a certified Catholic Coach, Catholic convert, and adult Third Culture Kid. I’m a wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver. But above all, I’m a beloved daughter of the Most Holy Trinity—a truth I didn’t fully embrace until my mid-50s. Now, that identity shapes everything I do!
By Leanna Crawford
My story is a lifelong journey of healing after decades of searching—searching for identity, belonging, relationship, and purpose. As someone who grew up between cultures and outside the Church, without human formation or spiritual guidance, I know what it’s like to live in the in-between—to feel unseen, unanchored, and never fully at home. It’s a lonely place marked by confusion, disconnection, and a deep ache to be known, understood, loved and securely settled. You begin to wonder: Who am I, really? Where do I belong? Why am I here? Even though that stuckness stemmed from a lifetime of emotional and spiritual undernourishment—growing up unchurched and fragmented by environments where human formation was never a priority—through God’s grace and unfathomable mercy, it didn’t stay that way.
And it doesn’t have to stay that way for you either.
Everything began to change for me when I healed my true identity in Christ, experienced genuine belonging, cultivated deeply connected relationships with God, myself and others, and was awakened to my God-given purpose— all through the Catholic Church, the blessed Sacraments, sacred Scripture, and a healthy embodiment of my vocational role and apostolic mission. A powerful outpouring of supernatural grace jump-started my transformation, paired with a handful of diagnostic assessments, tools, and frameworks that helped me uncover blind spots, behavioral patterns, and possibilities I didn’t even know existed. This has been—and still is—a painful yet profoundly rewarding path of self-ordered transformation, ultimately leading to the uncovering of four life-preserving anchors in my life.
🛟⚓️ Over the years, I’ve refined a number of diagnostic assessments, tools, frameworks, and soft skills that were instrumental in the early stages of my own healing journey. I began by carefully selecting only those that the Catholic Church did not condemn, are still respected within modern psychology, and have a proven track record. From there, I prayerfully integrated them into a proprietary blend—what I now call the Trinity Colored ID℠ profiles. Diagnostic tools like these are invaluable in the early stages of self-discovery. They help individuals name their God-given personality traits so they can begin to claim them and aim them—transforming inner obstacles into bridges that strengthen their capacity to love God, themselves, and others. This is what the first ‘life-preserving’ anchor in Trinity Anchored Formation (TAF) offers to others—a sacred space to name and claim your identity, tame your personality, deepen your relationships, while experiencing a secure sense of belonging and purpose through the unconditional love of the Most Holy Trinity.
🛟⚓️ As I grew in self-acceptance and other awareness, I had to unlearn deeply ingrained communication patterns rooted in a variety of shutdown responses. My journey required learning to understand, interpret, and speak in the different languages each Trinity Colored ID℠ uniquely expressed. I had to learn how to communicate in ways that were less offensive and defensive, more understanding, more honest, and always rooted in honoring the other person, who thought, emoted, acted, and reacted differently than I did. It meant becoming an active listener with patience, with sensitivity to context, and with a heart of curiosity and compassion. However, in order to truly embody that kind of presence, I had to be transformed—from emotional resistance to emotional resilience. That shift began when I finally found the courage to face how my upbringing and background shaped the way I relate to others today. This realization—even now—calls for a daily renewal of my mind (Romans 12:2), for there are always strongholds to dismantle, God-holes to fill with grace, secrets to unveil, and new patterns to embrace. This path to wholeness that the Holy Spirit led me on—toward healing and redemption—would not have been possible without Jesus Heals Ministry. and several other treasured sources of grace. Through these, I began to reclaim the truth of my worth in God’s eyes—and to live from that truth, rather than against it. Being able to show up as someone who knows her own worth and live from that place has been one of the most defining turning points of my life. This formed TAF’s second ‘life preserving’ anchor—cultivating the capacity to communicate that flows from an inner knowing of worthiness.
🛟⚓️ As a wife of over 35 years, mother of six, parent-teacher, and homeschooling mentor, I’ve had the privilege of accompanying countless parents and teens, educating, advising, and coaching them through the highs and lows of family life. Later, through marriage ministry, I continued that work alongside couples and families, witnessing firsthand how grace can transform relationships when we begin to understand and honor each other’s God-given design. I saw grace in action as couples and parents grew in their awareness of the beauty of complementarity—recognizing that God had intentionally and wonderfully created each person to connect in uniquely different ways. With that recognition came a sacred invitation: to collaborate through their differences rather than be divided by them. In doing so, they built stronger marriages and more engaged families. This became TAF’s third ‘life preserving’ anchor—helping married couples, parents, grandparents, and caregivers grow in unity through deeper self- and other-awareness, and by embracing the divinely designed diversity within their relationships.
🛟⚓️ And finally, I’ve seen how fragile relationships can become when the core values, and innate needs, required for genuine intimacy go unrecognized or unmet. Emotional, spiritual, and relational intimacy cannot be sustained without clarity, alignment, and intentional effort. This evolved into TAF’s fourth ‘life preserving’ anchor—guiding individuals, couples, and families to uncover their God-given values and inborn needs, and to grow in the intimacy skills that creates a love that is not only sustainable—but sacred—with God, themselves, and one another.
I founded Trinity Anchored Formation to serve Catholic Christians like me, who’ve experienced the quiet, painful suffering of not belonging, cultural disconnection—whether in their domestic churches or broader communities, diminished human formation and spiritual restlessness. My coaching specializes in mindset work, identity, relationships, and mission preparation.
Whether you’re a spouse, parent, caregiver, convert to the Catholic faith, a repatriated adult Third Culture Kid (ATCK), or someone shaped by a fragmented family of origin—where the three fundamental needs of every human person—identity, belonging, and purpose were left unmet, or perhaps you’re simply navigating a transitional season of life and wrestling with the questions of what’s your next right step… please know you’re not alone!
Through faith-rooted frameworks, practical study tools, and one-on-one or group coaching, I help others move forward in life—from fragmentation to integration, from confusion to clarity, from separation to communion, and from feeling stuck to choosing the mindset that frees individuals to take the next right step. My work is grounded in Catholic theology, human formation, and the healing power of storytelling.
If you’ve ever felt unrooted, unseen, unloveable—caught between roles, cultures, or expectations—whether that be in your own family of origin, current marriage, among your in-laws, in the town you live in, or the Church you attend, please know—you are not without a home. You are not forgotten. You are not alone. You definitely are not insignificant. And you are not beyond healing.
And I would be honored to walk with you as you rediscover that truth.
St. Pope John Paul II
Feeling unanchored in this season of life?
You’re not alone. Transitional seasons in life often stir a deep longing for clarity, purpose, and more meaningful connection. For Catholic converts, Third Culture Kids (TCKs), former homeschoolers, empty nesters, caregivers, or those emerging from burnout, this transitional season can feel disor
Feeling unanchored in this season of life?
You’re not alone. Transitional seasons in life often stir a deep longing for clarity, purpose, and more meaningful connection. For Catholic converts, Third Culture Kids (TCKs), former homeschoolers, empty nesters, caregivers, or those emerging from burnout, this transitional season can feel disorienting. Old roles shift, routines dissolve, and questions about identity, belonging, and mission begin to rise. Especially for those who lacked strong catechesis or healthy human formation early on, the ache for healing and renewal becomes impossible to ignore.
Trinity Anchored Formation
As a Trinity Anchored Coach, I guide Christian adults through a transformational process that bridges the gaps left by fragmented formation. Rooted in Catholic anthropology and strengthened by decades of lived experience, my coaching helps you rediscover who God created you to be, restore a sense of belonging, and begin living the mission uniquely entrusted to you. You’ll gain clarity, build confidence, and learn to cultivate healthy relationships—starting with yourself and radiating outward.
You were made for this moment.
No matter your past, God has a purpose for you now. Through personalized coaching, formation programs, and spiritual mentorship, Trinity Anchored Formation equips you to move forward with peace, freedom, and holy intention. This is your time for metanoia—healing, transformation, and mission. Let’s walk it together.
A Grace-Filled Path to Identity, Healing, and Mission
Rooted in Catholic typology, psychology, neurobiology, theology, and anthropology, Trinity Anchored Formation offers a transformative journey from self-discovery to apostolic mission. Through a prayerful diagnostic process, clients uncover their unique Trinity Colored ID℠ profile—a holi
A Grace-Filled Path to Identity, Healing, and Mission
Rooted in Catholic typology, psychology, neurobiology, theology, and anthropology, Trinity Anchored Formation offers a transformative journey from self-discovery to apostolic mission. Through a prayerful diagnostic process, clients uncover their unique Trinity Colored ID℠ profile—a holistic reflection of their inherent design, innate dispositions, natural preferences, and life experiences. This clarity helps integrate identity and overcome long-standing patterns that have kept the personality stuck or misaligned.
From Fragmentation to Flourishing
The GRACE Pillars℠ of Human Formation curriculum invites you to restore what early formation may have lacked—building a renewed foundation of self-awareness, relationship healing, vocational clarity, and mission readiness. As your interior life is reordered through grace, your ability to love God, yourself, and others deepens. Clients emerge with stronger relationships, clearer communication, and a deep sense of belonging—equipped to live with clarity, confidence, and a renewed call to sainthood.
You Were Made for This Mission
Whether through individual or group coaching, these lifelong Metanoia processes awaken the heart, mind, and soul to God’s healing love. Trinity Anchored Formation helps you take the next step forward—anchored in truth, formed in grace, and ready to bring God’s light into the world.
Human Formation: The Missing Foundation
Without human formation, even the most faithful Catholics may find themselves building their lives on shifting sand—struggling with disconnection, shallow relationships, or a faith life that feels fragmented. As St. John Paul II emphasized, human formation is the indispensable groundwork for all inte
Human Formation: The Missing Foundation
Without human formation, even the most faithful Catholics may find themselves building their lives on shifting sand—struggling with disconnection, shallow relationships, or a faith life that feels fragmented. As St. John Paul II emphasized, human formation is the indispensable groundwork for all intellectual, spiritual, and vocational development. When this foundation is weak or missing, individuals often feel unseen, uprooted, and unable to fully embrace their God-given identity, a sense of belonging, and purpose.
A Path Toward Healing and Wholeness
Trinity Anchored Formation exists to restore this lost foundation. Designed for midlife Catholics—especially converts, married couples, parents, grandparents, caregivers, adult Third Culture Kids, and those emerging from burnout—our coaching, workshops, and online programs offer a structured and grace-filled path toward healing, integration, and purpose. Through your unique Trinity Anchored Design, you’ll rediscover who you are, deepen your relationships, and begin living with the clarity and confidence needed to fulfill your vocation and call to sainthood.
It’s not too late to begin.
That longing you feel for greater connection, belonging, and purpose is not a flaw—it’s an invitation. And you’re not alone. Together, let’s rebuild on solid ground and step boldly into the next chapter of your life.
1. You feel stuck or directionless.
Coaching helps when you’re circling the same issues without clarity. If you’re unsure of your next step in life, career, relationships, or purpose, coaching offers focused support to move forward.
2. You’re navigating a season of change.
Whether you’re transitioning careers, starting something new, or forming new habits, a coach walks with you through the unknowns, helping you stay grounded, focused, and confident as you grow.
3. You want to improve or grow in a specific area.
From communication and relationships to productivity, health, leadership, or spiritual life, coaching supports lasting growth by helping you identify obstacles, shift your mindset, and take consistent action.
4. You need clarity and accountability.
A coach helps you uncover root issues, clarify your goals, and stay accountable. This structured support helps translate insights into results—especially when internal motivation alone isn’t enough.
5. You need a focused, judgment-free space.
Unlike casual conversations with friends or family, coaching offers deep listening, honest reflection, and a safe space where your growth is the sole focus—free from distraction, judgment, or agenda.
6. You want to be challenged and stretched.
A good coach believes in your potential more than your comfort zone. They ask the hard questions others won’t, challenge limiting beliefs, and call you to rise to your God-given purpose.
7. You’re ready to move from insight to action.
Unlike therapy (which often looks to the past), coaching is future-focused. It helps you take intentional steps toward transformation, using your strengths and God-given design to make real progress.
As a certified Catholic mindset coach (Romans 12:2), I’m trained to guide individuals through a variety of life challenges, transitions, and growth opportunities.
While I bring a broad range of skills beyond mindset coaching, my greatest passion is journeying with adult Christians—ages 18 to 99—as they heal and transform their fallen and wounded identities from the inside out, restore their sense of belonging, foster authentic connection with God, self, and others, and live out the unique mission God has entrusted to them alone.
Whether you’re an individual, a married couple, a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, I walk with you through one or more of these core areas of transformation ➡️
Identifying your God-given design must come first.
Using The Trinity Colored ID℠ profiles framework, I help you uncover the unique patterns woven into your inherent design (Psalm 139:13) that shape how you learn, think, feel, act, and relate.
When you begin to understand your God-given design—and how it has been shaped by life experiences—you can see yourself more clearly through a Catholic lens, making it easier to grow in virtue, deepen your relationships, and live more authentically in your vocation and mission.
You are not a mistake. You were intentionally created to reflect a unique hue of God’s light.
Strengthen the relationships that matter most.
Whether you’re newly married or decades into living the ongoing call of “the two shall become one” (Mark 10:8), navigating the season of raising young children, or walking alongside adult children, I help you nurture your domestic church.
Together, we’ll explore practical tools to strengthen complementarity within your differences, break free from unhelpful patterns, deepen communication, and grow in self-gift. I offer coaching for Catholic couples or adults ready to transform the way they love—starting from the inside out.
Healing begins at home—with humility, grace, and a renewed commitment to love like Christ.
Rediscover your voice, vision, and vitality.
Midlife is not a crisis—it’s a crossroads Burnout isn’t failure—it’s a holy invitation to reorder your life in alignment with God’s calling. For many Catholics, transitional seasons bring deeper questions of identity, belonging, and purpose—especially after years of homeschooling, navigating career changes, caregiving for aging parents, or facing the quiet ache of an empty nest (Ecclesiastes 3:1).
It’s not the end of your story—it’s the threshold of rediscovery. Together, we’ll journey toward clarity, confidence, and renewed mission—anchored in God’s love and rooted in the sacredness of this season.
It’s never too late to be who God created you to be.
Let God rewrite the story written on your heart.
We all carry false narratives—stories shaped by hidden wounds, mistaken beliefs, lies, or misinterpreted experiences (Psalm 34:18). These unspoken unhealed perceptions often distort how we see ourselves, others, and even God. I offer a grace-filled path to healing that integrates psychology, Catholic theology, and storywork, helping you uncover the root of those lies with compassion and truth.
As you reconnect with your true identity in Christ, you can experience lasting freedom—from the inside out.
Healing your identity isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about redeeming who you’ve always been in God’s eyes.
Clarify your call and live it out with courage.
You were created for a mission (Ephesians 2:10). But mission can only be sustained when it flows from a clear sense of identity—putting the horse before the cart ensures you don’t pursue purpose without rootedness.. I help you name your calling, nurture it, and step into it with intention. Whether you’re discerning what’s next or feeling called to serve in a new way, we’ll explore your priorities, clarify your purpose, and discern the charisms God has entrusted to you for the good of others.
Your unique mission is not something you have to earn—it’s a gift to be received and lived out with faith, freedom, and joy.
Your purpose is not just what you do—it’s who you become when you live in union with Christ.
St. John Henry Neumann
