"Mending Anger, Trauma, and Grief One Thread at a Time."
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About Us
Boutique Coaching Firm with services Tailor-Made for your Behavioral Health Needs.
Tailored Notions 4 Life, LLC, is a boutique coaching firm based in Dallas, TX, with more than 15 years of combined experience in faith- informed and secular coaching, behavioral education, and life-skills facilitation. We specialize in Non-Clinical Anger Management and Trauma-Informed Care and Awareness, inclusive of Grief & Loss Support services. We envision a community where mental wellness is accessible, personalized, and supported through partnerships and programs that uplift vulnerable and underserved populations. With that vision in mind we are dedicated to sewing strength into the seams of emotional recovery, weaving resilience through anger, trauma, and grief – “One Thread at a Time”
**Non-clinical services provided. Unable to prescribe medications**
Anger Management
We understand that dealing with anger can be challenging for individuals and families. That’s why we offer personalized, court-approved, non-medical strategies designed to help you address and manage these feelings in a constructive way. Our goal is to support you in finding healthier ways to cope and communicate.
Trauma Informed Care/Awareness
Providing empathetic and supportive guidance designed to assist you in navigating the profound impact of trauma on your everyday life and interpersonal relationships. Our approach focuses on understanding your unique experiences and challenges, empowering you to cultivate resilience and healing as you journey towards a more fulfilling existence.
Grief and Loss Support
Tailored strategies designed to help clients effectively navigate the complex emotional landscape and relational dynamics that accompany the experience of grief. These approaches aim to foster healing, understanding, and connection during a profoundly challenging time.
Educational Workshops
We provide compassionate training for businesses, non-profits, and schools, focusing on effective strategies for anger management, trauma-informed care, and grief support to foster understanding and empathy. Understanding trauma and supporting those who are grieving. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where individuals can learn to navigate these challenges with empathy and understanding.
Customized Staff Developement
Comprehensive programs specifically designed to equip professionals with essential skills and resources, enabling them to effectively support individuals and families facing crisis situations. These training initiatives focus on practical strategies and emotional intelligence, fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges encountered during difficult times, and empowering professionals to make a positive impact in the lives of those they serve.
Consultation Services
We provide compassionate training for businesses, non-profits, and schools, focusing on effective strategies for anger management, trauma-informed care, and grief support to foster understanding and empathy. Understanding trauma and supporting those who are grieving. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where individuals can learn to navigate these challenges with empathy and understanding.
Our Services
Our Benefits
"We tailor emotional healing to fit each person’s story—helping mend what’s broken and build resilience through personalized support, classes, and community programs."
Tailored Workshops
Tailored service to meet the specific needs of individuals, businesses, through customized staff training and expert consultation. Equiping professionals with trauma-informed skills and emotional intelligence, while guiding organizations in creating nurturing, resilient environments that support healing and positive outcomes for individuals in crisis.
A Holistic Approach
Anger, Trauma, and Grief are intricately explored through our H.E.A.L. (Hope Emerges After Letting Go) framework. This comprehensive structure supports profound introspection, inviting individuals to examine the ways in which experiences and triggers from their formative years shape the behavioral modification strategies they adopt in adulthood. By delving into these connections, participants can uncover the root of their emotional responses and empower themselves to create healthier patterns moving forward.
Comprehensive Curriculm
Our program offers a comprehensive exploration of skills and concepts, presented in a clear and supportive manner. Each element of the course is organized, allowing participants to gradually develop their understanding. This structured approach facilitates a smoother learning experience, empowering individuals to practice and apply behavioral management strategies in real-life situations.
Confidential and Safe Environment
We create a safe and supportive space where clients can openly address behavioral challenges without stigma—fostering honest conversations and sustainable personal or professional development.
Your Personal Life Tailor
Meet Dr. Joyce , PhD, CAMS-II
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Hello! I’m Dr. Joyce Raynor, a proud Dallas native and the Founder & CEO of Tailored Notions 4 Life, LLC—an organization born in May 2019 out of both personal healing and a deep calling to serve.
You might be wondering: Is this a clothing alteration shop? Not quite—but the name does have roots in my early career. I was once a professional tailor at a men’s clothing store known for its fine suits. I spent years hemming slacks, adjusting sleeves, resetting buttons, and even performing full recuts—transforming garments to fit each person just right. It was intricate work but deeply satisfying. And as life unfolded, I realized that tailoring wasn’t just about fabric—it was about transformation.
After being laid off from two corporate jobs over a span of 27 years, I found myself drawn to nonprofit work, supporting mothers and children in crisis who were experiencing homelessness. That chapter began in 2009 and opened my eyes to the complex realities of underserved communities.I met women from all walks of life—some with degrees, some with once-lavishlifestyles—whose lives had unraveled due to domestic violence, health challenges, caregivingresponsibilities, and more. Through teaching life skills and parenting classes, I witnessed howtrauma, grief, and anger weren’t just emotions—they were deeply rooted forces that shapedbehavior, disrupted peace, and dimmed hope. That's when a light bulb came one !
I remembered my tailoring days and thought: “What if I could tailor lives? What if healing could be custom-fitted, just like a suit?” In 2019, Tailored Notions 4 Life was born. I began equipping myself with the tools to do this work well—not just through faith and lived experience, but also through formal education and training. I hold a Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Ministry, a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling, Board-Certified Master Mental Health Coach (American Association of Christian Counselors), including Certified Anger Management Specialist II (National Anger Management Association). These credentials reflect my commitment and dedication to integrating spiritual insight with evidence-based approaches to emotional wellness. I’ve learned that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Just as a tailor adjusts each garment to fit the wearer, emotional healing must be tailored to each person’s story. When we address anger, trauma, and grief with compassion and the right tools, we begin to mend the fabric of our lives—thread by thread – one stitch at a time. The result is a life transformed into resiliency that is balanced and aligned with one’s true self. As your Personal Life Tailor, I’m here to walk with you through that transformation. Together, we’ll restore what’s been frayed, strengthen what’s been worn, and create a life that fits—beautifully, authentically, and powerfully.
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Deshaundra Jones is a Texas-based entrepreneur, educator, and community leader. She served nine years on DeSoto’s City Council as its third African American woman member. A graduate of Texas A&M Commerce and Amberton University, she is also a televangelist, columnist, and active board member in North Texas.
Deshaundra Jones
Entrepenuer | Educator | Community Leader
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Charry Thomas
Veteran Finacial Professional
Kathy Smith
Cheif Operations Officer | Board Member
Charry is a veteran financial professional with 37 years at JPMorgan Chase, where she serves as Vice President and Control Manager. Certified in Business Continuity, she champions diversity and mentorship through active roles in corporate initiatives focused on leadership and community impact.
Kathy Smith is the COO and Board Member of Hope Restored Missions in Plano, Texas. With 25 years at the U.S. Postal Service, she brings extensive experience in community service, supporting the homeless and domestic violence victims through roles with the Lancaster Police Department, Healing Hearts Center, and United MegaCare.
Meet Dr. Joyce
Your Personal Life Tailor
After more than 27 years in Corporate America, the founder of Tailored Notions 4 Life, LLC made a life-changing shift to the nonprofit world, working with homeless women and children. As an education coordinator, she focused on topics like trauma, grief, and anger, recognizing the deeply personal nature of healing.
Her journey began much earlier, with a passion for sewing that led to a career in fashion and tailoring—an experience that later inspired her approach to mental and emotional well-being: that, like clothing, healing requires a custom fit.
In 2023, a confrontation with her own unresolved trauma sparked a renewed sense of purpose. By 2024, Tailored Notions 4 Life was launched to offer a safe, supportive space for individuals facing emotional challenges, rooted in empathy, experience, and a belief in personalized healing.
Meet Our Board Members
Charry Thomas
Charry is a veteran financial professional with 37 years at JPMorgan Chase, where she serves as Vice President and Control Manager. Certified in Business Continuity, she champions diversity and mentorship through active roles in corporate initiatives focused on leadership and community impact.
Deshaundra Jones is a Texas-based entrepreneur, educator, and community leader. Elected in 2009 as the third African American woman to serve on DeSoto’s City Council, she held office for nine years. With degrees from Texas A&M Commerce and Amberton University, she also contributes as a televangelist and columnist. Jones, married to a retired Air Force veteran, serves on multiple North Texas boards.
Deshaundra Jones
Kathy Smith
Kathy Smith serves as Chief Operating Officer and Board Member at Hope Restored Missions in Plano, Texas. A longtime advocate for the homeless and victims of domestic violence, she has supported communities through roles with the Lancaster Police Department, Healing Hearts Center, and United MegaCare. After 25 years with the U.S. Postal Service, she continues her legacy of service and compassion.
Healing is within reach, and we're here to help you find it. Please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Our Services
Anger Mangement
We understand that dealing with anger can be challenging for individuals and families. That’s why we offer personalized, court-approved, non-medical strategies designed to help you address and manage these feelings in a constructive way. Our goal is to support you in finding healthier ways to cope and communicate.
Trauma Informed Care/Awareness
Providing empathetic and supportive guidance designed to assist you in navigating the profound impact of trauma on your everyday life and interpersonal relationships. Our approach focuses on understanding your unique experiences and challenges, empowering you to cultivate resilience and healing as you journey towards a more fulfilling existence.
Grief and Loss Support
Tailored strategies designed to help clients effectively navigate the complex emotional landscape and relational dynamics that accompany the experience of grief. These approaches aim to foster healing, understanding, and connection during a profoundly challenging time.
Educational Workshops
We provide compassionate training for businesses, non-profits, and schools, focusing on effective strategies for anger management, trauma-informed care, and grief support to foster understanding and empathy. Understanding trauma and supporting those who are grieving. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where individuals can learn to navigate these challenges with empathy and understanding.
Customized Staff Developement
Comprehensive programs specifically designed to equip professionals with essential skills and resources, enabling them to effectively support individuals and families facing crisis situations. These training initiatives focus on practical strategies and emotional intelligence, fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges encountered during difficult times, and empowering professionals to make a positive impact in the lives of those they serve.
Consulation Services
A comprehensive guide for organizations aiming to incorporate trauma-informed and nurturing practices into their operational frameworks. This guidance will help organizations understand the significance of trauma sensitivity and the ways in which they can create an environment that supports healing and resilience for all individuals involved.