So happy to meet you!
You are setting your eyes on my dream project that’s been years in the making. I’ve challenged myself to get this out there, and I am incredibly honored that you are the viewer of this work. This project is continually evolving every moment. I’m loving the adventure and hoping you’re up for the ride!
Several years ago, out of pure desperation to get my then-first grader to get out the door, I exclaimed, “TIE YOUR SHOES WITH GUSTO!” We all paused, laughed, and proceeded to get our shoes on, and we eventually got to school. But that moment was when my mind began to see the clear and wavy formation of living an empowered life, even when the simple things felt daunting.
As a therapist, mom and ever-healing individual, I am always amazed at the human spirit’s desire to cope and heal, but then it often feels that we get stuck in our stuff. Who are we after this pain or trauma? As the aftermath settles, then what?
It takes courage to step into and out of our healing and leap into an ever-evolving life. That is what this program is designed to do. I hope you enjoy; I hope you find this motivating and empowering. Wherever you find yourself on your path, I am grateful for the moments you spent here.
“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.”
~ Joseph Campbell ~
Digging into my story
Several years ago, I fiercely clung to this wild and precious life. A few short hours after giving birth to my first son, the room fell dark and I began to swirl. I guess I never quite found the words to describe such an existential (and strange!) experience. I typically use hand motions and refer to it as the swirling, pulsing force of life pulling me away, but I chose to stay. I heard my own voice. It was bold, determined and unstoppable, and said “I am not leaving my baby.” Without pause, I simply stopped swirling and found myself in a hospital bed with a throbbing headache and feeling intensely nauseous, and most importantly, alive.
While your body is letting modern medicine do its magic, your mind can take you on the most phenomenal adventures. Pictures hold more memories than my mind from those next few days. I am a survivor of Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome, maternal illnesses that may be experienced during pregnancy and postpartum. The physical recovery took time, the emotional recovery was daunting.
As I pieced myself back together, I changed the trajectory of my life, beliefs and ultimately, my career. Originally a graphic designer in the healthcare industry, I leapt into counseling, both personally and professionally.
I am so excited to be living this dream of empowering you to THINK BIG even when hope seems small. Hope comes in all shapes and sizes. From my own humble journey, I know that sometimes we need a helper–someone who brings sparkle to our hopes and invites them to evolve into something bigger than even our creative minds can imagine. The journey has not always been easy, but I wouldn’t move any stones along my path thus far, for those stones have been my greatest teachers. Today, I offer myself to you as a helper, encourager, big thinker and your biggest fan!
Each day, I combine my life experiences and formal trainings to provide you with a unique blend of acceptance, knowledge and compassion which I believe to be vital to healing and leaping into the unknown spaces of living life abundantly. I mindfully combine several passions and create an eclectic way to reach you wherever you are on the path of life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and the owner and creator of JM Wellness, LLC. I see clients both in person and via virtual platforms, offering counseling, coaching and courses specifically created to honor the journey within and inspire abundance.
On a personal note
Home is wherever my family is; we live in St. Louis, Missouri. I am honored to be a mom to the most amazing 2 boys and 3 pups! My husband and I are about to celebrate 15 years together. Purple and blue are my favorite colors, I think the coolest number is 7 and I am an Aquarius. My favorite candy is peanut-butter cups and on nearly every clear night, I sneak out to make a wish on the first star I see. I think very big thinks on a daily basis, and I am truly honored you have taken time out of your day to learn more about me. I am genuinely hoping to meet you soon in whatever way our minds can make possible! 