Laura Jennings, B.M.

Certified Mental Health Coach

Hello! I’m Laura, a Certified Mental Health Coach with a background in music education and a passion for helping others through life’s struggles.

I know what it’s like to feel unable to breathe because of a heavy pressure on my chest; to stare awake at night because of circling thoughts; and to feel hope because of a new “self help” method I can try, only to be disappointed by its all-too temporary relief.

When I say, “You are not alone,” I don’t just mean that from a statistic point of view, though the numbers are staggering, and it is true that we are in a global mental health crisis. I say that because I truly see you.

I can also tell you that there is hope.

That hope, though, is not found in exercise, bubble baths, journaling, or massages. While all of those things are wonderful, by themselves, they are still missing the foundation of true peace: God.

The world gives us so many “fixes”, even ones that sound healthy. But on their own, those have never been enough for me. In fact, often the piles of content only heightened my anxiety, as did the “You should try…” or “You need to…” suggestions from friends. To be honest, even the idea of me getting mentally healthy became its own pressure that I just didn’t have time to worry about.

I felt ashamed of my struggles and weakness, and I often denied their existence. I did the same when I experienced grief: I denied it. Anxiety grew and manifested in physical health problems. Expectations piled. I tried so hard to fulfill all of them, but it never felt like enough.

As someone who used to pride herself in being a perfectionist, that broke me. If I couldn’t be what everyone needed me to be, what was my worth? On the outside, everything looked great. What was wrong with me? Why wasn’t I happy?

Can I just tell you: Your worth is not defined by your ability to fulfill people’s expectations, even your own. It is okay that you cannot carry the weight of your life by yourself — in fact, you were never meant to.

At Seek Jesus Grow, LLC, you can expect compassion. Not because our suffering is the same — it isn’t. I strive to see you as you, and to hear you and your struggles, with the compassion that I craved in my own darkest moments. You can also expect a holistic approach bolstered by researched practices and personal experience. If you choose to work with me, know that we will not only pursue Jesus through prayer and talking, but also in action. Spiritual, physical, nutritional, emotional, relational, intellectual — by valuing every area of our health, we can biblically and healthily pursue full restoration in Jesus.

I encourage you to explore this website, to have an open mind, and to reach out if you have questions. I seek to serve and never to judge, in the hope that some of what has helped me may also help you. I hope that God will work through me, and that you will be inspired to truly, fully, and joyfully Seek Jesus and Grow.

Laura Jennings