Dr. Carla Barry, a renowned Certified Relationship Coach, Accredited Event Designer, and the visionary Founder and CEO of Embracing Hope Relationship Coaching. A 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, she is celebrated for her tireless dedication to helping individuals and couples cultivate meaningful, lasting connections. Dr. Barry brings a distinctive blend of spiritual insight and real-world experience, rooted in her distinguished 27-year service as a Navy Chaplain, retiring with the honorable rank of Commander. Originally from Arkansas City, Kansas, and now serving the Chesapeake, Virginia community, she empowers her clients to break free from self-defeating patterns and build the fulfilling relationships they truly seek.

In addition to her coaching work, Dr. Carla Barry is an accomplished Professional Speaker and Balloon Decorator, infusing joy and creativity into special occasions. Her influence and expertise have been featured in prominent publications including New York Weekly, CEO Weekly, San Francisco Post, and Celebrity News. With a compassionate and transformational approach, Dr. Carla has guided thousands toward personal breakthroughs, helping them navigate emotional challenges and rediscover hope. She believes that everyone deserves a thriving, love-filled life and through her coaching, she continues to be a beacon of light and transformation for those in search of deeper connection and purpose.