We help seekers and changemakers reconnect with their true selves through the power of Jungian coaching, timeless spiritual wisdom, and profound personal transformation.
CreativeMind was born from a shared vision between Debra and Dr. Rob Maldonado—to awaken the creative spirit and higher consciousness within every person.
With over 50 years of combined experience in psychology, coaching, and spiritual exploration, they created the CreativeMind Method—a transformative path that blends Jungian depth psychology, Eastern wisdom, and modern neuroscience.
Their mission is simple yet profound: to help people remember who they truly are beyond fear, ego, and conditioning, and to empower them to live, love, and lead from the heart.
What we believe
CEO | Co-Founder
Debra Berndt Maldonado left the corporate world in 2003 to pursue her passion to empower others to live their dreams. She is a Certified Master Jungian Life Coach Instructor, TEDx Speaker and author of LIKE A SPARK FROM FIRE (CreativeMind Media 2022) and the bestselling book, LET LOVE IN (Wiley 2010). Debra has been featured by ABC News, ABC Radio Network, FOX News, NBC News, WB2, Cosmopolitan, Natural Health, Huffington Post, YourTango, Publisher’s Weekly, Complete Woman, and more.
Debra is CEO of CreativeMind, founded with her husband Robert Maldonado, Ph.D. Together they developed the Maldonado Method, a unique coaching methodology based on Jungian Psychology, Eastern Spirituality and Social Neuroscience. CreativeMind University has trained hundreds of Jungian Life Coaches around the world, and which has inspired thousands of individuals to transform their lives. Originally from New Jersey, she now lives in Falls Church, Virginia. She believes that no matter what happened to you or whatever odds were against you, you can change your life and be fulfilled in love, success and experience true happiness.
President | Co-Founder
Since pursuing an education into the human mind in 1995, Dr. Robert Maldonado has been focused on using his insights to help others thrive. With advanced degrees in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, he knows what it takes to overcome limitations and undergo a spiritual transformation.
As the President, Co-Founder, and Educational Director of CreativeMind, Dr. Rob has a hand in everything the program has to offer.
He has post-graduate degrees from the University of Texas and University of Wisconsin-Madison and has expert-level knowledge of child psychology and neurodevelopmental disorders. He trained at the Waisman Center in Madison, Wisconsin, an institute for advancing knowledge of human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases, and has practiced psychology in Texas, Colorado and New York.
A cutting edge blend of Jungian Psychology, Social Neuroscience and Non-Dual Spiritual Philosophy in a coaching model.
Understand Jungian Theory in a coaching model, including shadow, archetypes, and the unconscious, to facilitate lasting transformation.
Understand how the brain processes information so you can expand your awareness to create new possibilities.
Based on the teachings of the Upanishads and Non-Dual Philosophy
Leave behind past patterns
Reconnect to their true self and purpose
Create lives rich with purpose, love, and creativity
Embody wisdom and share it with others
Our Coach Training Programs meet the highest global standard, accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF).
We met 20 years ago in Denver, Colorado attracted by our love of psychology and spiritual principles.
Our podcast has inspired over 250,000 downloads.
We meditate together every morning to stay centered.
We’ve lived in Colorado, New York and California and most recently Virginia
We wrote a book together—and still love working side by side.
We’ve guided students from more than 10 countries toward awakening.

We are more than a coaching school, we are a global community of seekers, healers, and visionaries dedicated to living and serving from the heart. Our graduates receive lifetime support, connection, and ongoing opportunities to continue their personal and spiritual evolution.
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