Christian Speaker for Mental Health, Churches & Workshops
Jackie DaHora, LCSW, brings faith and mental health into the same room. With more than ten years of clinical experience, she helps churches, ministries, businesses and counseling communities understand anxiety, trauma and emotional health, and leaves every audience with practical, biblically grounded tools they can use the very next day.
One message, tailored to your room
Whether you are planning a women's retreat, a staff wellness day or a training for counselors, Jackie shapes every talk around your theme, your people and what they are actually carrying.
For churches, women's conferences and retreats
Jackie speaks to women who love Jesus and still feel anxious, overwhelmed or stuck. She brings Scripture and sound clinical insight together so women can stop feeling ashamed of their struggles and start healing.
- Women's conferences, retreats and Bible study kickoffs
- Church mental health Sundays and seminars
- Workshops on anxiety, boundaries and emotional health
- Training to help church leaders respond well to hurting people
Popular picks
Anxious Mind, Anchored Soul
I Am: Your Identity as God's Beloved Daughter
Boundaries Without Guilt
For companies, teams and community organizations
Stress, burnout and conflict cost teams energy every day. Jackie gives employees a clear, research-informed understanding of their emotions and simple tools for managing stress, communicating well and protecting their mental health. Talks can be delivered in a general-audience version for workplaces.
- Employee wellness days and lunch and learns
- Leadership and HR trainings
- Company retreats and all-staff meetings
- Community events and mental health awareness months
Popular picks
Calm Under Pressure: Managing Stress and Anxiety
Feel It, Name It, Say It
Healthy Boundaries at Work
For counselors, clinical teams and mental health events
As a licensed clinician and a qualified supervisor for clinical social work interns since 2019, Jackie speaks clinician to clinician about trauma-informed care, emotional regulation and how to welcome a client's faith into therapy respectfully and ethically.
- Counseling and social work conferences
- Group practice and agency trainings
- Graduate programs and intern cohorts
- Christian counseling networks and faith-based mental health events
Popular picks
Faith in the Therapy Room
Healing What Hurts: Trauma Through Science and Scripture
Caring for the Caregiver
For pastors, ministry teams, nonprofits and first responders
People who carry other people's pain need care too. Jackie has counseled ministers, missionaries, healthcare workers and first responders, and has worked alongside nonprofits serving trafficking survivors, refugee children and people experiencing homelessness. She helps helpers recognize burnout and compassion fatigue and build a sustainable way to serve.
- Pastor and staff retreats
- Missionary and ministry team care
- Nonprofit staff trainings
- Law enforcement and first responder wellness events
Popular picks
Caring for the Caregiver
Becoming a Trauma-Informed Church
Calm Under Pressure
Speaking topics
Every topic is available as a keynote, breakout or interactive workshop. Choose the version that fits your audience.
Anxious Mind, Anchored Soul
Calm Under Pressure
Why Christians still struggle with anxiety, what is really happening in the brain and body, and how to cast our cares on God with practical tools that calm an anxious mind.
What stress and anxiety do to the brain and body, why overthinking happens, and simple, research-informed tools to calm down and refocus under pressure.
What your audience takes home
- How anxiety works and why it is not a character flaw
- Grounding and breathing tools for anxious moments
- A simple way to challenge worst-case thinking
Healing What Hurts: Trauma Through Science and Scripture
Understanding Trauma and Resilience
How trauma shapes the way we see ourselves and God, and how faith and trauma-informed care work together to bring real healing.
How trauma affects the nervous system, relationships and work, and what a trauma-informed response looks like for families, teams and communities.
What your audience takes home
- Common trauma responses and what they mean
- How to respond to hurting people without re-wounding them
- Steps toward healing and when to seek help
I Am: Embracing Your Identity as God's Beloved Daughter
Rooted: Building a Healthy Sense of Self-Worth
Drawn from Jackie's book, this message helps women replace shame and comparison with the truth of who God says they are.
How comparison, criticism and past experiences shape self-worth, and practical ways to build a steady, healthy sense of who you are.
What your audience takes home
- Recognizing lies we believe about ourselves
- Daily practices to speak truth over negative thoughts
- A personal reflection guide
Boundaries Without Guilt: Breaking Free From People-Pleasing
Healthy Boundaries at Work and Home
Where people-pleasing comes from, what the Bible says about seeking approval, and kind, clear language for saying no without drowning in guilt.
Why we overcommit, how people-pleasing leads to burnout, and respectful scripts for setting boundaries with coworkers, family and friends.
What your audience takes home
- A people-pleasing self-check
- Boundary scripts for real situations
- How to handle guilt after saying no
Feel It, Name It, Say It: Emotional Health That Strengthens Relationships
Feel It, Name It, Say It: Communicating Under Stress
Using the anger iceberg and a simple three-step tool, Jackie helps couples, families and teams express what they feel and need without exploding or shutting down.
Using the anger iceberg and a simple three-step tool, teams learn to name emotions, trace their source and communicate needs clearly, even under pressure.
What your audience takes home
- The "I am, because, I need" communication tool
- What usually sits underneath anger
- How to listen so people feel heard
Caring for the Caregiver: Serving Without Burning Out
Caring for the Caregiver: Preventing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
For pastors, ministry teams and helpers: how to recognize vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue and build rhythms of rest that let you keep serving well.
For healthcare, first responders, educators and helping professionals: the signs of burnout and compassion fatigue and practical steps to recover and stay well.
What your audience takes home
- Early warning signs of burnout
- A personal sustainability plan
- How teams can support each other
Faith in the Therapy Room
Faith in the Therapy Room: Client-Led Spiritual Integration
How Christian counselors can integrate prayer and Scripture with evidence-based care in a way that is ethical, client-led and clinically sound.
How any clinician can respectfully assess and incorporate a client's faith and spirituality as a strength, while staying ethical and client-led.
What your audience takes home
- Asking about faith in assessment
- Ethical guardrails for spiritual integration
- Case-style examples and discussion
Becoming a Trauma-Informed Church
Becoming a Trauma-Informed Organization
A hands-on workshop for pastors, care teams and volunteers on welcoming hurting people well, responding to disclosures and knowing when to refer to professional help.
A hands-on workshop for leaders and staff on creating safe environments, responding to people in distress and knowing when and how to refer.
What your audience takes home
- What to say and not say to someone who is hurting
- Basic crisis awareness and referral steps
- Building a culture of safety
Have a theme already? Jackie can tailor any of these messages to fit your event's theme, Scripture focus or company values.
Event formats
In person or online, for twenty people or a full auditorium.
Keynote
An inspiring, practical main-stage message for conferences, Sundays and events.
Workshop or breakout
Interactive sessions with handouts, exercises and Q&A so people practice the tools together.
Retreat
Half-day, full-day or weekend retreats with multiple sessions built around one theme.
Staff training
Lunch and learns and team trainings for workplaces, churches, agencies and nonprofits.
Panel or Q&A
A licensed, faith-friendly voice on your panel about mental health, trauma or relationships.
Virtual event
Webinars and livestreamed sessions for teams and groups anywhere.
A speaker your people can trust with their hearts and their minds
Many people have heard faith messages that never touched their mental health, or mental health talks that left their faith at the door. Jackie brings both together with warmth, honesty and humor, so audiences feel seen and walk away with something they can actually use.
What people say about Jackie
Jackie creates an environment where it’s easy to open up, warm, non-judgmental, and genuinely attentive. She not only creates an environment of feeling heard and understood but gives you practical tools to use everyday.
Liz P.Google reviewJackie is a great therapist. Combines methods from traditional cognitive therapy with a faith based approach. Positive attitude, professionalism, and a warm personality that makes it easy to connect with her.
Sara L.Google reviewShe is kind and compassionate while using God's word to walk you through your healing.
Tiffany S.Google reviewFilled with compassion, empathy, kindness and truth, they helped me navigate different situations in my life and gave me a sense of care that empowered me to move forward.
Carl D.Google review of Jackie and EliasPeople Jackie has served
Jackie's clinical and nonprofit work has given her a deep understanding of people from many walks of life.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Jackie travel for speaking engagements?
Yes. Jackie is based in Knoxville, Tennessee and Miami, Florida and is available for events in person and virtually. Travel details are discussed when you reach out.
Can Jackie speak to a non-church or general audience?
Yes. Every talk has a general-audience version that focuses on mental health, relationships and practical tools for workplaces, schools and community organizations, and a faith-forward version for churches and ministries.
Can the message be tailored to our event theme?
Absolutely. Jackie regularly adapts her talks to fit an event's theme, Scripture focus, company values or the specific needs of your audience.
What does it cost to book Jackie?
Speaking fees depend on the format, length, location and travel. Send your event details and we will follow up with a quote.
Does Jackie offer workshops for churches and businesses?
Yes. Interactive workshops are some of Jackie's most requested sessions, including anxiety, boundaries, communication, burnout and becoming trauma-informed.
Is a speaking event the same as therapy?
No. Talks and workshops are educational and encouraging, and they are not a substitute for individual counseling. Jackie can share how attendees can find support if they need it.
How far in advance should we book?
The earlier the better, especially for weekend events and conference seasons. Reach out as soon as you have a date in mind.
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