Dr. Estella Chavous (The Mindful Dr. E)

Dr. Estella Chavous approaches emotional intelligence not merely as a psychological construct, but as a discipleship practice rooted in Scripture. With doctoral training in education and decades of study in reflective and meditative disciplines, her work integrates research-based emotional development with biblical formation.

Yet her passion for this work did not begin in a classroom — it began in lived experience. Through seasons of leadership, responsibility, and personal reflection, she recognized a gap within Christian spaces: believers were spiritually devoted, but often emotionally overwhelmed. Scripture was quoted, but stress went unprocessed. Forgiveness was preached, but boundaries were unclear.

From that tension, Emotional Intelligence in Christ was born — a framework designed to help believers align their emotional life with their faith, guard their hearts with wisdom, and mature without losing compassion.

Often called “Mindful Dr. E,” she uses holistic practices that honor the mind, spirit and body, the starting points for true health and transformation. She is deeply committed to her faith, family, community and to you the recipients of my God Given work.

Dr. E teaches from both scholarship and surrender — offering tools that are thoughtful, biblically grounded, and deeply human.