I’m Jannalee, a trauma-informed therapist and coach. I’m also a mom, a partner, a lifelong seeker of meaning, and someone who knows what it feels like to hold everything together—until you can’t anymore.

I grew up in Provo, Utah, immersed in the intricate culture of the LDS church. As the oldest girl of eleven children, I learned early on how to care for others—skills that naturally carried into adulthood. I married young, and just before completing my bachelor’s degree, I welcomed my first child. As a stay-at-home mom raising seven children, I placed my faith in religion as the foundation for overcoming life’s challenges. I truly believed that religious practices and faith held the answers to every problem.

But life had other lessons in store. When one of my children faced a mental health crisis, I felt unprepared and overwhelmed, grappling with feelings of helplessness and confusion. It was a pivotal moment—one that led me to seek therapy for the first time. What began as a necessity turned into a profound awakening. I realized that striving for perfection—a goal I had pursued since childhood—was not only unattainable but also unnecessary. Instead, I discovered that life is a beautiful, imperfect journey of growth, self-discovery, and wonder.

This experience ignited my passion for healing and growth. I returned to school, earned my master’s degree in counseling, and became a licensed counselor in Arizona. As I worked through my own emotional healing, I also began to explore spirituality in ways I had never imagined. Breaking free from conventional teachings, I connected deeply with the feminine divine, learned to trust my inner wisdom, and embraced the freedom of continual questioning, listening, and learning.