Life Coaching & Empowerment, LLC, which offers professional life coaching by owner and licensed psychotherapist John Carney, opened in October at 17280 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Atascocita. Life coaching allows participants to look from the present forward by using strategic principles to accomplish specific goals. The practice counsels through relationship issues, life transitions, spiritual formation and leadership development. 281-608-5900. www.proflifecoach.com