
Faith · Family · Simplicity · Soul Care
Life, Uncomplicated.
Grounded. Faithful. Whole.
I create welcoming spaces where people can slow down, heal, and grow in their relationship with themselves, with God, and with others.
Faith · Family · Simplicity · Soul Care

Real life. Real faith. Real help.
I'm a licensed mental health counselor and author living on a small farm in northern Indiana. For over 25 years, I've served as a therapist, school counselor, and teacher, learning that the most meaningful change happens not in a hurry, but in unhurried, authentic connection.
My work is grounded in faith, shaped by experience, and offered with warmth. I believe the best version of your life is simpler than you think.
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Counseling
Individual therapy rooted in faith, clinical expertise, and genuine connection. In-person sessions at my Shipshewana office.
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Life coaching for women navigating transitions, burnout, and the desire for a more grounded, intentional life.
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Books, devotionals, and reflections that meet you where you are and remind you of what matters most.
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Uncomplicated
Herald Press, 2024
In a world that rewards busyness and complexity, Brenda Yoder invites readers to embrace a life of holy simplicity. Drawing from her own journey on a farm nestled in Shipshewana, Indiana's Amish country, her counseling practice, and decades of walking with women through life's messiest seasons, Uncomplicated offers practical wisdom for living with intention, faith, and peace.
Order on Amazon“Brenda Yoder is a refreshing voice calling us back to what matters most. Uncomplicated is the book every overwhelmed woman needs on her nightstand.”
Carol Kent, Speaker and Author
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Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind
Herald Press
A practical, faith-filled guide for parents navigating the emotional journey of launching their children into adulthood. Brenda combines professional insight with personal experience as a mom of four.
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Balance & Busyness
Brenda tackles the epidemic of busyness and helps moms find a sustainable rhythm that honors their faith, family, and calling.
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“Brenda helped me focus on the right goals, at the right time. She highlighted my strengths, and where I had areas of weakness, she provided practical steps so I could move forward. She made the difference between me feeling stuck and me feeling inspired.”
Coaching ClientK.C., Coaching Client
“Her words are like a deep breath for the soul. Brenda has a gift for making the complicated feel simple and the overwhelming feel manageable.”
Uncomplicated Review
“Brenda is the real deal. She lives what she teaches, and her authenticity is what makes her message so powerful.”
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