Instructor
Jessica Johanna
Author, Speaker, Clinical Counselor, Life & Trauma Coach
About me
I Want to Help You Find Your Purpose & Achieve Happiness!
I am the creator of MyLivingPurpose.Com. I am passionate about helping others find their life's purpose. I have dedicated my life to helping others.
I want to teach you how to combat the self-defeating negative thoughts that bombard your mind on a daily basis. I want to help you build healthy relationships whether at home or the workplace. I want to help you rekindle the love in your relationship & ask yourself important questions before you file for divorce. I want to help you find the confidence & self-love needed in order to start over after a break-up or divorce. I want to help you as you struggle to understand a rebellious teen. I want to help your teen learn about self-confidence, self-esteem & self-worth. I want you to have the confidence required to begin that business or land that dream job. I want to help you discover what you are passionate about so you can obtain true happiness. I want to teach you about grace, humility, forgiveness, contentment, self-love & self-care.
On a Personal Note
I am the mother of three amazing sons Julian (22), Nathan (16), & Christian (12) & a pup-mom to Luna Grace, our spunky Morkie puppy. I also love to travel the world & experience new cultures & languages. I love the lake or any body of water. For relaxing, I love to read & binge on Netflix shows. I am also fluent in Spanish.
Educational Background & Work Experience
I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Belmont Abbey College. I then received my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UNC Charlotte. Most of my work has been in trauma and high-risk situations such as rapes, suicides, domestic violence, incarceration & child abuse. I have 10 years experience presenting & teaching people of all socio-economic, educational and professional backgrounds.
Other Accomplishments
I am an Author of a Spanish Language book called "Secretos Enterrados" (Buried Secrets) where I discuss my childhood trauma and my very own journey of healing. (English version coming soon) I also have authored several eBooks.
I am a Motivational Speaker and have travelled all across the world sharing my story and bringing hope to the hopeless.
Coaching & Counseling Style
I have the gift of intuition that allows me to see beyond the words you speak. I use humor, empathy, spirituality, & powerful soul-searching questions to help you dive deeper into the hidden & often, closed off areas of your being. I draw on principles and practices from evidence-based therapeutic measures such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you move from being 'stuck' to living a purposeful meaningful life.
Certifications
Certified Coach Practitioner (CCP)
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist
Certified in DBT
Certified in CBT
Certified in ACT
Clinical Professional Counselor