I’m Jess, your Christian Mental Health Coach!
I help women overcome negative thought patterns to regain control of their lives.
When you are looking for a Christian mental health coach, you want someone who understands thought patterns and strategies for overcoming what’s holding you back, not just because they are certified to teach them but because they have lived through it.
Let’s get to the bottom of what’s holding you back together.
Have you ever wrestled with the question: “If God is good, why did this happen to me?”
If you have, you’re not alone. When we experience deep hurt, it can feel impossible to reconcile a loving God with the pain we’ve endured. It’s a question so many of us have asked when life doesn’t make sense.
I understand what it’s like to feel stuck in survival mode, trying to move forward while carrying the weight of past wounds. Maybe you’ve been told things like:
💬 “God has a plan.”
💬 “Read your Bible more.”
💬 “God wouldn’t give you more than you can handle.”
💬 “Maybe this is all a blessing in disguise.”
But when you’re struggling, these words can feel hollow. The battle isn’t just about praying more or reading more. It’s about wrestling with who God really is in the midst of suffering.
I want to create a space where you can ask hard questions, process your emotions, and find freedom from negative thoughts without shame, pressure, or quick-fix answers.
If you’re looking for practical, biblical encouragement to help you regulate your emotions, renew your mind, and break free from survival mode, you’re in the right place.
Take a deep breath—you don’t have to figure this all out alone. Let’s walk this journey together.
Hi friend, Jess here.
I was five the first time I witnessed physical abuse. It worsened and repeated throughout my teenage years (even into my early 20s). I didn’t realize the impact it would have on my life. Feeling abandoned, I turned to men to feel loved and my body to feel safe.
In my search to figure out who I was, I fought mental battles daily, making myself promises that I would do anything to keep. I avoided confrontation at all costs. These thought patterns of not feeling good enough began to spiral out of control, leading me to an eating disorder and a workaholic.
I didn’t grow up in the church. I found God at 22 when my thought patterns and beliefs were already programmed in me at a deep level.
One day, I refused to believe the lie that “this is the way my life will always be” because of the way I was raised. That was the decision that changed the course of my life.
I stand before you today, showing you it’s possible to break old negative thought patterns, find freedom from the pain that once felt suffocating, and renew your mind from self-defeating cycles.
If you are looking to find similar freedom and healing, I’d love to meet with you and see if we are a good fit.
“I highly recommend Jessica’s coaching program because she helped me to stop relying on my feelings.
Because of Jessica’s coaching program, I am a lot more aware of what I’m feeling. I never realized how many negative thoughts just run through your mind throughout the day, and I realized a lot of what was running through mine wasn’t true or healthy. Since the coaching program, I’ve been focusing on replacing those thoughts with truth since Jessica taught me how. Something I’ve noticed the last week is when I wake up in the morning, I’m not instantly filled with dread and overwhelm for the first time in SO many years, and that’s a huge blessing.”
– Jenn C.
How do I know if I need Christian Mental Health Coaching?
As a board-certified Christian Mental Health Coach, I draw from more than 15 years of providing life and mental health coaching to women just like you. My education, extensive practical experience, and personal journey toward healing equip me to provide support, guidance, and tactical tools for dealing with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
During our time together, I will share with you exactly how experiencing healing is possible.
When to Choose 1:1 Christian Mental Health Coaching with Jessica:
- If you know you want and need something to change in your life and are ready to make the change
- If you are seeking guidance on spiritual growth, emotional growth, or personal growth
- If you want support, guidance, motivation, and accountability to find the answers to get you unstuck in life
- If you are experiencing emotional distress for longer periods of time with no real relief and need someone to walk with you personally (especially if groups haven’t helped)
- If you need help learning healthier coping mechanisms or are unaware of what is causing the pain
Ultimately, the decision between coaching and counseling depends on your individual needs, objectives, and the nature of your challenges. In some cases, a combination of both may be beneficial.
Fun facts about Jessica:
You’ll often find me having dance parties in the middle of my workouts.
I’m that girl who worships with her whole body at church. (Can you please move aside.💃🏻)
I don’t like coffee. (Hopefully, that wasn’t a deal-breaker between us. 😏)
I love being outside. If we were friends in real life, walking dates would be scheduled regularly.
I’m known to be competitive in board games. Playing them is one of my love languages.
I love wings and celery so much that in my vows to my husband. I said he was the celery to my wings.
Important facts about Jessica:
I live in Pennsylvania with my husband Jon, and we are proud cat owners to Tux, Toya, and Nugs.
I am actively involved in my local church. I currently serve in women’s ministry and youth ministry.
I’m an author, speaker, and host of the Untangle Your Thoughts podcast.
I have written a series of biblical studies on various topics. (Check them out here!)
I’ve been coaching in different fields for 15 years.
I’m a Board Certified Master Mental Health Coach, Trauma-Informed Coach, and Christian Life Coach
Popular Biblical Studies by Jessica
QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU COMMIT?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Christian Mental Health Coach?
Mental health coaching provides supportive guidance for those dealing with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Coaches help clients make positive changes, overcome obstacles, and create a clear plan for recovery. As a certified Christian Mental Health Coach, Jessica can assist you in finding stability, managing tough symptoms, renewing your mind, (according to scripture), and discovering hope and purpose. She can also connect you with resources for professional care, family support, and education.
Read more about the role of a mental health coach here!
How is a Christian Mental Health Coach Different than a Counselor?
As your Mental Health Coach, I have more than 15 years of experience as a coach, coaching in different fields, and gone through over 200+ hours of biblically-based, clinically excellent training in being effective people helpers, bringing them into God’s presence, crisis intervention (e.g., trauma, abuse, suicide), active listening, mental and behavioral health disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, bipolar and spectrum mood disorders), addiction, and leading others to healing.
However, unlike licensed mental health care providers, with me as your coach, I can not diagnose or offer professional treatment for mental health disorders. I would focus on addressing your body as a whole (looking at emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual health), supporting positive change to help you move forward by better managing your symptoms, building support for recovery, helping you work through thought patterns, and more.
Mental health coaching is action-oriented, emphasizing improving one’s present life and reaching goals for the future (like feeling lighter and free). Both coaching and therapy can be very helpful.
*Key differences: Coaches cannot diagnose, treat mental health disorders, or prescribe medication like licensed therapists, counselors, or psychiatrists do.
Read more about the difference between a Christian Mental Health Coach and a Counselor here!
What Are Your Credentials?
- Board Certified Master Mental Health Coach
- Trauma-Informed Coach
- Christian Life Coach
What is Your Statement of Faith?
The Bible
I believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and authoritative Word of God, useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
God
I believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14).
Jesus Christ
I believe that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day (John 1:1, Luke 1:26-35, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4). He ascended to heaven and will return in power and glory (Acts 1:9-11).
Salvation
I believe that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). It is a gift of God, not by works, and it involves repentance and belief in Jesus as Lord and Savior (Acts 2:38, Romans 10:9-10).
The Holy Spirit
I believe the Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, regenerates the believer, and dwells within all who are saved, guiding and empowering them for holy living and service (John 16:7-11, Galatians 5:22-23).
Marriage
I believe that marriage is a sacred covenant designed by God to unite one man and one woman as husband and wife. This union reflects Christ’s relationship with the Church and is the foundation for family and human flourishing (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6, Ephesians 5:31-33). Marriage is to be honored by all and upheld according to biblical principles (Hebrews 13:4).
The Church
I believe the Church is the body of Christ, made up of all believers united in Him. The Church is called to worship, fellowship, discipleship, and to spread the Gospel to the world (1 Corinthians 12:12-14, Matthew 28:19-20).
Humanity
I believe all people are created in the image of God but have sinned and fallen short of His glory (Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 3:23). Through faith in Christ, we are reconciled to God and restored to fellowship with Him.
Eternity
I believe in the resurrection of the saved to eternal life and the unsaved to eternal separation from God (John 5:28-29, Revelation 20:11-15).
Christian Living
I believe that as followers of Christ, we are called to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love others as ourselves (Mark 12:30-31). We are to walk in obedience to His Word, growing in holiness and reflecting His character (Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 2:20).