meet leighann

I’m LeighAnn Ricci, founder of Crosswinds Collaborative, an APSATS-trained coach, registered nurse, and board-certified nurse coach (NC-BC). I bring more than 20 years of experience in women’s health nursing to the way I listen, care, and walk alongside people through vulnerable seasons.

Broken trust can greatly impact your sense of safety, identity, and worth. I’m passionate about offering compassionate, partner-sensitive support to individuals navigating infidelity and intimate partner betrayal.

My approach is informed by the Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model and grounded in the belief that your voice matters and your choices deserve to be honored. Together, we’ll make room for your questions, explore your needs and boundaries, and consider what moving forward might look like for you.

I also hold a degree in Religion and Christian Counseling and am pursuing my Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling and Theology from Liberty University. My Christian faith shapes my belief that your worth is God-given and has never depended on someone else’s choices.

There are three ways to work with me: Betrayal Recovery Coaching offers personalized support for men and women after intimate partner betrayal; the Worthy & Whole program provides a structured, Christ-centered journey for women who want to learn how to walk out their worth; and Christian Coaching Sessions offer focused individual support for the challenges you’re facing right now.

A free consultation gives us time to talk about what brings you here, answer your questions, and explore whether working together feels like a good fit.

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If you’d like to get to know me and the heart behind my work, I’d love to invite you to listen to the Worthy & Whole podcast, a space for honest conversations about faith, life, and remembering the worth that has always been yours. Find The Worthy & Whole podcast on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

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Three Ways to Access support:

Christian coaching sessions

Focused support for what’s happening now.

Bring a difficult decision, a boundary you struggle to hold, or a change you’re ready to make. Together, we’ll sort through it and identify practical next steps, keeping your faith at the center.

60–75 minute private sessions

Virtual | In-person

worthy & whole program

Comprehensive and consistent support for deeper growth.

A Christian coaching program to help you move through overwhelm, reconnect with your God-given worth, and live with greater peace and confidence.

Four private sessions per month, weekday messaging, and access to the Worthy & Whole resource library.

Betrayal Recovery

Compassionate support after intimate partner betrayal.

As an APSATS-trained coach, you will receive partner-sensitive support as you navigate the impact of infidelity, deception, or a partner’s problematic sexual behavior. Together, we’ll focus on finding your footing, identifying your needs, and taking your next steps at a pace that honors you.

Private coaching sessions

Virtual | In-person

transformative results

"LeighAnn was such an essential part of my healing journey. She provided faith based support and encouragement in our coaching sessions. She was able to clearly see what I needed to move forward. I appreciate her expertise and highly recommend her!"

"I've been collaborating with Leighann for a while now, and I have to say, I was a bit nervous at first. But from the get-go, Leighann made me feel at ease, and not just at ease, but warmly welcomed. She shares scriptures that boost your self-assurance and address the topic at hand. I'm excited to continue growing and being guided by scripture with such an amazing mentor!"

"LeighAnn's coaching is powerful, peaceful, and deeply soul-nourishing. Her words of wisdom brought immediate restoration to places I didn’t even realize were craving healing. She has a gift to speak life, clarity, and calm exactly when and where it’s needed most."

"Before working with LeighAnn, I was just surviving. Now I’m truly thriving. She helped me see what I couldn’t, take small steps that led to big change, and build a life I actually love. I have the tools to keep growing, and the path finally feels possible. If you’re willing to do the work, LeighAnn will walk with you faithfully, wisely, and with deep compassion."

"LeighAnn was truly a Godsend in my life! When I found myself at a crossroads, struggling with boundaries and people-pleasing despite hours of therapy, she stepped in and helped me see the light. With her guidance, I learned to remove the "hooks" tied to the expectations of others and to focus on what I could control. Her professionalism and attentiveness, combined with her witty approach to probing questions, encouraged me to dig deep and uncover the root causes of my feelings."

"LeighAnn made me feel deeply valued, cared for, and never like an obligation. Her love for Christ and for people is evident in everything she does. I was in a very difficult season in many ways. LeighAnn supported me with wisdom, resources, prayer, and compassion, even during unexpected health and emotional challenges. LeighAnn has a rare ability to blend faith and practicality in a way that is both powerful and effective. Highly recommend!"

"LeighAnn helped me quiet my racing thoughts, trust myself again, and reconnect with what I already knew deep within. The space felt safe, grounding, and deeply supportive. I would recommend her to anyone seeking clarity, self-love, and realignment."

"LeighAnn created a calm, comfortable space and gently encouraged me to step outside my usual comfort zone. I deeply valued her perspective, and her caring presence. LeighAnn listens fully, offers a completely non-judgmental space, and uses silence with intention to help bring clarity. I highly recommend!"

"LeighAnn helped me shift my perspective, guided me with biblical scripture, and encouraged a more prayerful way of processing difficult emotions. LeighAnn empowered me to step boldly into an area where I truly needed growth. I would highly recommend working with her as a Coach."

worthy is who you are.
whole is the journey.

Maybe the way back to yourself feels like an impossible journey. You’ve spent so long questioning your reality and caring for everyone else that you’ve lost touch with your own voice and your sense of who you are.
I want to reassure you: this is a place where you can find hope again. Your worth was never up for debate, and you don’t have to navigate the journey of restoration alone.
You can begin here.