About Latonya Howell
Latonya Howell is an Associate Pastor, certified trauma-informed life coach, Christian life coach, and HR executive committed to empowering women to heal and thrive in Christ. Her journey from growing up in foster care to navigating profound personal loss has shaped her unique perspective on resilience, faith, and growth.
With certifications in trauma-informed coaching and Christian life coaching, Latonya provides a compassionate, biblically grounded approach to supporting women who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Her professional expertise in Human Resources allows her to combine practical strategies with a deep understanding of emotional healing and identity restoration.
As the author of The Trauma Was Necessary, Latonya shares her story of finding purpose through pain and points women toward the hope and wholeness found in Christ. She believes that every woman has the strength within her to heal, renew her mind, and rebuild her life with intention. Through her coaching, she creates a safe space for women to rediscover themselves, deepen their faith, and live empowered, purpose-filled lives.
My Story: Healing Through Faith and Resilience
I know what it feels like to face life’s hardest battles—trauma, loss, and the overwhelming sense of being stuck. My journey has been one of learning to rise above these struggles through faith, resilience, and God’s unfailing grace.
Growing up in foster care, I faced challenges that deeply shaped my understanding of worth and belonging. For years, I carried the weight of those early experiences, believing they defined me. It wasn’t until I began to lean into my faith and allow God to renew my mind that I discovered my value beyond the pain.
In 2011, my world changed forever when I lost my daughter to SIDS. That grief left me broken and questioning everything. Through prayer, scripture, and the loving support of others, I found a path to healing—not by erasing the pain, but by honoring my daughter’s memory and trusting God to bring purpose from the heartache.
This journey of restoration led me to become a certified trauma-informed and Christian life coach. Today, my mission is to create Christ-centered spaces where women can heal emotionally, renew their identity in Him, and live with confidence and purpose. Healing isn’t always linear, but with God, it’s always possible—and I’m here to walk alongside you as you step into the life He’s called you to live.
Why I Became a Trauma-Informed Coach
Through my journey, I’ve learned that true healing means addressing the impact of trauma on every part of who we are—emotional, mental, and spiritual. My coaching is faith-based because God’s grace has been the foundation of my own restoration. I’ve had the honor of walking alongside women from many different backgrounds, helping them process their pain, renew their identity in Christ, and embrace joy and purpose again. Healing can be messy, but it’s also deeply transformative—and it begins with the courage to trust God and take that first step.
How I Work
The HEAL Method: A Biblical Path to Wholeness
HEAL = Hear, Embrace, Awaken, Live
This process is a biblical journey back to the wholeness God intended for you. For the woman who’s ready to release the weight of her past and walk in freedom, this is your path to renewal, confidence, and purpose.
1. HEAR God’s Truth About Your Life
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:32
We begin with listening—not just to your story, but to what God says about you.
Acknowledge your experiences and how they’ve shaped you
Invite God into the hidden places of your heart
Identify patterns that keep you from walking in wholeness
Create a safe space to process without shame
2. EMBRACE Your Identity in Christ
“See, I am doing a new thing…” – Isaiah 43:19
Replace lies with truth and shame with grace.
Understand how your mind and body respond to challenges
Release guilt, perfectionism, and fear
Accept God’s love and your worthiness of healing
Walk in forgiveness—both for yourself and others
3. ALIGN with Your God-Given Purpose
“For we are God’s masterpiece…” – Ephesians 2:10
Step into possibility and clarity.
Rediscover and align with your God-given gifts and passions
Clarify and align your vision with God’s purpose for your life
Release unhealthy cycles and thought patterns that keep you out of alignment
Strengthen spiritual and emotional resilience to remain steadfast
4. LIVE Fully in Freedom
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” – Galatians 5:1
Healing isn’t the absence of hardship—it’s the presence of peace.
Set boundaries that honor God’s purpose for you
Protect your spiritual, emotional, and mental peace
Make decisions rooted in faith, not fear
Build a life that reflects the wholeness you’ve found