Holistic Trauma Healing

Trauma Restorying Intensives I Trauma Informed Coaching I Nervous System Support

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Story is how we create meaning and make sense of the world. As Christians, we believe the gospel transforms our reality, essentially re-storying us.

But, because we still live in a broken world, stress and trauma can sometimes overwhelm our systems (emotional, physical, spiritual) and cause us to forget this deeper and truer story. We might believe the truth of it, but not feel the reality of it, our nervous system stuck on high alert, defending against traumas that may no longer be happening.

I help people to let go of the false stories and beliefs that have been keeping them stuck, so they can get back to their present, experience the joy of their truest story and rediscover hope for the future. Using highly effective deep brain therapies combined with true relational attunement and an intensive format, this often can happen much more quickly than you might imagine.

Your story matters.

You may be feeling…

  • Anxious and overwhelmed, stuck in a cycle of constant alert and never able to experience rest or calm

  • Frustrated that you can’t convince your heart of what your mind knows to be true.

  • Exhausted by the expectations of others.

  • Triggered by church itself because of past trauma that has never healed. And, uncertain that change is possible since its been years and you still can’t move past what happened.

  • Disconnected from yourself and others; deeply lonely, and longing to start over.

Trauma Restorying Intensives are an amazing opportunity to transform:

  • Unique stressors connected with the role of pastor’s wives, pks, mks, & ministry leaders

  • Anxiety & overwhelm

  • Religious trauma & Spiritual abuse

  • Painful childhood experiences

  • Major life transitions

  • Broken relationships

  • Faith deconstruction & realignment

  • Ministry Burnout & compassion fatigue

  • Late diagnosis Neurodivergent identity related issues

  • People pleasing & Perfectionism

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5)

Hi! I’m Jennifer.

You are worthy of gentle compassion and expert care.

Combining expertise as a trauma specialist and relationship therapist with decades of experience in church leadership, my current work focuses on the post-traumatic growth and wellbeing of pastor’s wives, ministry leaders, and other fellow sojourners.

I am passionate about God’s amazing design for healing trauma and integrate a variety of therapeutic methods that facilitate our brain’s natural capacity for memory reconsolidation, helping clients to transform their relationships (with God, themselves, church, and others), rediscover authentic joy and trust a truer story.

I live in the suburbs of Chicago with my pastor husband, our dog Emmi, and occasionally our sons (3 young men who are making their way in the world and kindly grace us with their presence now and then).

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I provide Holistic healing and coaching support in the following ways:

  • Trauma Restorying Intensives are an investment worth making, if you have been stuck, know that you are ready for targeted and personalized help, and want to experience accelerated progress and lasting change in your personal growth journey. If you are ready to accomplish, in a few days, what would typically take months or even years to achieve, I am here for you.

    I offer 1, 2, and 3 day Intensives, for ministry couples and for women seeking deep and grounded re-storying work.

    These are premium, private pay, services, not eligible for insurance reimbursement, but often ultimately more cost efficient than traditional therapy alone. If you are curious, check out my Trauma Restorying Intensives page and consider applying for a FREE Intensive Consultation Call to further explore the opportunity.

  • For pastors, coaches, and therapists… If you are feeling stuck, unable to move past an invisible barrier, or navigating unexpected emotions or responses with a client/counselee, I am here to help trouble shoot, walk alongside, pray with you, and share the experience that I have gained through helping hundreds of clients to get unstuck and move forward.

  • I offer 90 minute Brainspotting sessions, the Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP), and Flexible nervous system coaching packages for professionals who hold space for others and sometimes need someone to do the same for them.

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Let's update your story to better support authenticity & joy!

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live your truest story.

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