Hi! I'm Jessica Hagy (she/her). It is my heartfelt calling to help end unnecessary suffering in the world. This came to light once I began to address the suffering in my own life.
We all suffer. That is part of being human. At the same time, I've learned that a great deal of our suffering is within our power of influence.
Throughout my life, I did the best I could to navigate systems and circumstances that left me feeling disconnected and distressed. Looking back, I now see patterns of countless, unconscious attempts to avoid, fix or numb feelings of discomfort and pain, all the while hiding deep, emotional wounds behind veils of perfectionism, over-functioning and attempts to conform to how I thought others wanted me to be. An emptiness grew within me that nothing could fill. I longed for something more—what exactly, I did not know. This longing set me out on a quest of peace and self-discovery.
During my exploration, a light slowly began to glow, like a kindled flame, awakening me to a wellspring of peace that I came to discover had always been inside but just out of reach. This healing journey, and the many guides, mentors and teachers that have helped me along the way, inspired me to share what I’ve learned with others who are caught in their own cycles of suffering.
For about 14 years, I provided clinical mental health therapy to people of all walks of life, many of whom had been significantly impacted by trauma and were not fully benefiting from traditional therapy approaches. However, when we integrated trauma-informed, somatic (body-based) yoga and meditation techniques, they began to experience significant shifts in their recovery. As they learned how to regulate their nervous systems and cultivate a sense of inner security, they developed confidence in their ability to feel and heal their emotional wounds. No longer coming from a place of brokenness, they began to feel whole again.
These affirming accounts of recovery and healing led to the creation of Your Calm Center and my decision to leave the traditional mental health system in pursuit of providing healing options for those who desire more nourishing, holistic care.
My mission is to continue helping individuals, families and communities to connect with the healing power that is within them, not necessarily to replace other forms of treatment and therapy but to enhance their effectiveness and generate a more collaborative and comprehensive healing experience. Instead of treating a problem, symptom or diagnosis, when working with me, you will be seen as a whole person with a unique compilation of experiences and attributes and unlimited access to the life energy that heals and connects us all.