Conversations with Christine Dickson

Today we’d like to introduce you to Christine Dickson.

Christine, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
It’s not always easy to know where to begin a story that has so many sharp turns — but maybe that’s the point. Life doesn’t usually unfold in a straight line.

I was born and raised on the East Coast — New Jersey, to be exact. My early years were a mix of love and chaos. I was deeply cared for, but there were also addiction and mental health struggles in my family. Like so many others, I grew up trying to make sense of the people around me.

I was raised by my grandmother and aunt for most of my childhood. But at 15, I was sent to live with my mother — a decision that changed everything. She was pregnant with her fourth child at the time. There was no father in the picture. None of us had any real memories of our own dads. It didn’t take long before I became less of a daughter and more of a drinking buddy — especially when it came to nights out at biker bars.

That’s where I met the man who would change the course of my life. He was 18 years older than me. I fell in love with him, even though I was a little afraid of him.. Maybe part of me was looking for the father figure I never had. A few years in, when I was just 17, we were pulled over. Unknown to me, there were five pounds of meth in the trunk. I was charged as a juvenile, but the state wanted to try me as an adult. So we went on the run.

For four and a half years, I lived in hiding. During that time, I had two children. He kept attending his court dates while I stayed hidden in different states around the country. Eventually, he won his case and I was thrilled! We moved back East thinking we were free. But that wasn’t the end, it was just the beginning.

We were hit with federal charges for the same case. Our home was raided. My kids went to live with family. I went to jail for 15 months awaiting trial, staring down the possibility of 30 years behind bars.

In the end, I took a plea deal, pleading guilty to dozens of felonies in exchange for time served. I walked out of jail a promise to never waste a second of this second chance.

From that moment on, I built a new life one step at a time, always looking forward.. I worked multiple jobs. I put myself through school. I was determined to give my children the kind of life they deserved — full of safety, laughter, and love. We lived in the best school districts we could afford, even if it meant we were the poorest family on the block.

Years later, I became a certified clinical hypnotherapist and began working in residential addiction treatment. I supported people fighting to overcome some of the same hopeless situations I had faced — without an ounce of judgment. I understood that rock bottom is real, but so is climbing out.

I saw a deeper need though, people needed support beyond rehab. That’s when I began working as a sober coach, meeting clients in their homes, traveling with them, walking beside them as they rebuilt their lives. Over time, my work evolved into something even broader.

Today, I support people who’ve grown up in toxic families or who’ve experienced dysfunctional or damaging relationships. I help them rediscover their voice, create healthy boundaries, and rebuild a sense of self-worth. People struggling to remember who they even are. Together, we go from surviving to thriving.

And I do it all from my little ranch in the Los Angeles area, tucked up against the edge of the Angeles National Forest. I share my life with my horses, chickens, a handful of cats, and one very loyal dog named Odie. It’s my dream life — and one that reminds me daily just how far I’ve come.

My journey has taught me that healing is messy, nonlinear, and absolutely possible. The most important part of the journey is to believe in yourself. No matter how broken things may seem, there is always a way forward — and I’m living proof of that.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The biggest challenge was simply surviving my past and learning not to let it define me.

I spent years living in fear, running from the law, trying to protect my children while feeling like I was constantly drowning. Getting arrested felt like the end — but it turned out to be the beginning. Jail gave me clarity. The time served became a turning point, not a sentence.

Once I was out, I faced stigma, financial hardship, and the uphill battle of rebuilding trust. But I kept going. My kids were my reason, and my promise to them — that we’d never be separated again — became my compass.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m known for being the person people turn to when they feel completely stuck, overwhelmed, or lost — especially those who’ve been through trauma, addiction, or toxic relationships. Whether it’s supporting someone fresh out of a toxic relationship or helping a client break lifelong patterns tied to childhood wounds, I’m known for holding space without judgment.

People often say I help them feel safe and seen— sometimes for the first time in their lives. I’m honest but compassionate, direct but deeply understanding. I don’t sugarcoat things, but I always lead with empathy.

Of course training matters, and I have powerful tools to offer in addition to Mentoring like Clinical Hypnotherapy, Advanced IEMT, and Equine Assisted Coaching, but at the end of the day, people only really want to know one thing – can you help me get results? For the people I have worked with these past 10 years, that means better relationships, more confidence, and greater abundance.

On a more personal note — in my community — I’m known as the woman who rebuilt her life from the ashes, raised two amazing kids, and somehow ended up with a peaceful ranch full of animals in the foothills of L.A. Believe me when I say, I think that’s proof that healing is possible for anyone.

I didn’t let my past swallow me. I created love and stability for my children. I built a purpose driven career, supporting others with deep compassion and zero judgment. And I feel especially honored that I built my clientele on referrals, on people so impacted by the shifts they were creating in their lives that they felt compelled to tell others..

What sets me apart? I’ve lived it. That’s what makes my work different. I’m not helping from a distance — I’ve walked the same path. I understand the trauma, codependency, and chaos, not just clinically, but personally, and I’ve helped hundreds of people just like you change the course of their lives.

The most courageous thing a person can do is reach out to a stranger for help. Help around the most vulnerable areas of their life. That’s why I offer every person interested in finding out more about how we can work together a complimentary 30 minute video call.

How do you think about luck?
I believe we create our luck. It’s not something random that just happens to find you. When you hold a clear image of the life you want, and you do everything in your power to create that life, you’ve built the door that luck will walk through.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.christinedicksonmentor.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthepath_mentor/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristineDicksonOnThePath
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-dickson/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@onthepath_mentor