About Dr. Gidenko

Hello, I'm Dr. Yelena Gidenko. As a woman of faith who has spent years juggling multiple roles while building a successful career, I understand what it feels like when your brain won't shut off. What started as academic curiosity about how the mind works became personal necessity when I found myself experiencing the same overwhelm as my clients.

Through my own journey, I discovered that traditional approaches were missing something crucial. That's when I began combining what I learned in my PhD studies with what Scripture teaches about renewing our minds. The result? A practical approach that actually works because it addresses both how your brain functions and why lasting change requires something deeper.

Today, I help accomplished women and families find calm, clarity, and confidence through neuroscience-informed coaching. Whether you're navigating career, caregiving, or competitive seasons with your child, you deserve more than survival mode.

Dr. Yelena Gidenko, Christian neurocoach helping women overcome mental overload with faith-based brain health coaching

My Journey - From Soviet Union to Brain Health Expert

I was born in the former Soviet Union and immigrated to the United States at age 11. New language, new culture, new challenges — including the loss of my grandfather shortly after our arrival when I couldn't return home for his funeral.

These early experiences taught me that resilience isn't just a concept — it's a skill you develop through necessity. They also showed me the practical importance of adaptability, inner strength, and faith-based foundations during difficult transitions.

Nearly two decades of marriage and years of helping others navigate their own challenges have reinforced what I learned early: lasting change requires both practical tools and something deeper to anchor you. I’m also a mother to a competitive athlete. Parenting an athlete taught me firsthand how emotional regulation, mental recovery, and mindset training aren’t just for adults. They’re essential skills for teens too, especially those constantly managing high expectations.

This combination of personal experience and professional training is why I understand what it feels like when life feels overwhelming, and why I know what actually works to create lasting peace.

Vintage family photos from Dr. Yelena Gidenko’s childhood in the former Soviet Union, capturing multigenerational legacy and early life

Why Faith Makes the Neuroscience More Effective

Life has taught me that sustainable change requires more than willpower or positive thinking. My husband and I have faced significant challenges, including pregnancy loss, but these experiences reinforced what I already knew from my clinical work: lasting transformation needs both practical tools and a solid foundation.

This is why faith isn't separate from my neuroscience approach — it's integral to it. My Christian faith provides a practical framework that makes brain-based strategies more effective. When you combine Scripture-based principles with neuroplasticity research, you address both the "how" and the "why" of lasting change.

God designed our minds with the capacity for renewal. This isn't theoretical — it's the basis for everything I teach. Faith provides the foundation, neuroscience provides the method, and together they create results that last because they address the whole person, not just symptoms or behaviors.

My Expertise: Faith-Informed Brain Science

With a PhD in Psychology and 20+ years in clinical practice, I've developed a neuroscience-based coaching method that actually works. What started as academic curiosity became professional necessity when I saw traditional approaches failing to create lasting change.

Certifications:

Brain Health Licensed Trainer
Certified Brain Health Coach
Neuroencoding Licensed Specialist

What This Means for You:

Practical understanding of neuroplasticity (how your brain rewires itself)
Science backed strategies grounded in 40+ years of brain imaging research
Faith-based framework that makes the science more effective
Experience supporting teen athletes and their parents strengthen mental clarity, build resilience, and improve emotional regulation

Why This Combination Works:

Cognitive Function Optimization: Strengthen focus, improve memory, and support clear thinking under pressure.
Thought Retraining: Interrupt negative patterns, regulate emotions, and replace spiraling thoughts with calm, grounded clarity.
Habit Formation: Reinforce consistent routines that rewire the brain for peace, resilience, and long-term stability.