"NOT UNTIL WE ARE LOST DO WE BEGIN TO FIND OURSELVES." - Henry David Thoreau

In 2007, my sister transitioned (died) and during this grieving process, I found myself becoming interested in reading & writing poetry. Five years later, in 2012, I self-published my first book, "Things That Were Not Told (also known as TTWNT)." The book was a collection of poems I had composed beginning after my sister's transition. At the time, I had created my own website, attempted to advertise, created buttons with my logo, and tried my best to create a space for conversation. Looking back, I realize that the vision for TTWNT was there but that I needed to experience life before it could flourish. Eventually, I gave up on creating the business or maybe I put it away with the hope that I would understand the meaning behind TTWNT later in life. Nevertheless, I found myself struggling to exist in this world and I needed to escape my environment.  COLLEGE WAS MY ESCAPE! I would not be the person I am today if I did not leave the south side of Chicago and move away to attend college in 2013. It was the first big decision I ever made in my life and I will NEVER regret it!  

I went on to graduate with my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2016, my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology in 2019, and I opened my solo-private practice as a Rostered Psychotherapist in 2019. (PLEASE NOTE: IN MY CHRISTIAN LIFE COACHING BUSINESS, I DO NOT PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES also known as PSYCHOTHERAPY).  

Although, I had accomplished a lot I still felt something was missing.  Don't get me wrong!  I enjoy helping people and it is an honor to be a support person in the lives of those I consider a client.  "How does the work I do help improve the lives of others?," a question I have asked myself for years.  While processing my thoughts and feelings about my career goals, I was getting a divorce and my health was being negatively impacted.  That's when I realized I could no longer continue the life I was living and decided to do something about it.  I realized these three things:  

1. I'm a rebel and I question societal norms!  

2. I get frustrated when I see a lack of diversity & inclusion especially in the field of healthcare, wellness, and mental health services.  

3. I enjoy supporting clients in their journey towards being the best version of themselves and fulfilling their life's purpose.  

I am choosing to step into my purpose and build a life coaching business that will inspire change.  I believe that my FAITH IN GOD, determination to fulfill my life's purpose, resistance to societal norms, courage, eagerness to attain my goals, and empathetic spirit is what has allowed me to overcome adversity. 

YOU ARE CAPABLE! YOU ARE WORTHY! YOU ARE DESERVING!  If you need to say it again, I'll say it with you.   YOU ARE CAPABLE! YOU ARE WORTHY! YOU ARE DESERVING!

It began with tragedy but it is my choice whether it ends there. I choose to be the person that I never saw, that I never see, but that hopes to support you in your journey.  

Success requires sacrifice!

At my lowest moments, I remind myself that if Jesus never gave up nor should I!  

"Your life is a journey from unconsciousness to consciousness" -Mary O'Malley

Faith ♡ Love ♡ Healing ♡ Peace ♡

- Mia