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Break Through Anger, Trauma, and Grief "OneThread at a Time "

Tailored notions 4 Life Behavioral & Mental Health Coaching

helping women navigate anger, trauma, and grief through a clear guided, and faith-rooted path to healing

Begin Your Healing Journey

About Us

Tailored Notions 4 Life was created from a place of purpose — to meet women in real places, with real experiences, and walk alongside them as they begin the journey toward healing. Too often, women carry anger, trauma, and grief in silence — holding together what feels broken beneath the surface. This space was created to change that. Here, you will find a safe, supportive, and confidential environment where you are free to share, process, and begin again — without judgment.

Healing is not rushed here. It is intentional. It is layered. And it happens one thread at a time

Begin Your Healing Journey

Small Group Healing Sessions (Virtual – Zoom)

In-Person Upon Special Request

Join a supportive group of women walking through healing together in a guided, structured, and confidential space.

What to Expect

Guided discussions
Practical tools for processing and release
A safe supportive environment
A clear path forward

*Limited one-on-one sessions available upon request

Reserve Your Spot

Confidentiality, Scope of Care, & Safety Commitment

We honor the trust you place in us and are committed to maintaining confidentiality and personal privacy. Information shared during our services remains confidential except when there is a concern of immediate harm to yourself or others. This includes thoughts, intentions, or plans related to self-harm, suicide, or violence. In such situations, confidentiality cannot be maintained, as safety and life are paramount. Appropriate steps will be taken to support your well-being, which may include contacting emergency services or facilitating immediate connection with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) so you may speak with a trained counselor.

Our services are non-clinical and supportive in nature. We do not diagnose medical or mental health conditions, provide psychotherapy, or prescribe medications. Participation in our services does not replace therapy, psychiatric care, medical treatment, or any other professional services you may currently be receiving. We strongly encourage clients to continue care with licensed healthcare, mental health, or medical professionals as part of their overall support and well-being.

By engaging in our services, you acknowledge and understand the scope and limitations of the support provided.

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

Services and 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

Equiping organizations with trauma-informed skills and emotional intelligence, and guiding them in creating nurturing, resilient environments that support healing and positive outcomes for individuals they serve in crisis.

The Healing Thread Framework

Healing doesn’t happen all at once. It happens step by step, layer by layer.

Acknowledge it
Process it
Release it
Heal

Confidential and Safe Environment

We create a safe and supportive space where clients can openly address behavioral challenges without stigma or judgement —fostering honest conversations and sustainable personal or professional development.

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Meet Dr. Joyce
Owner/CEO
Your Peronsal Life Tailor

The name Tailored Notions is deeply personal.

Before stepping into this work, I was a professional tailor, carefully altering garments to fit each individual. Over time, I realized that what I was doing with fabric mirrored something much deeper. Lives, too, require careful, intentional adjustments. After 27 years in corporate America and experiencing unexpected layoffs, my path shifted into nonprofit work, serving women and families facing crisis, homelessness, and life-altering transitions. It was there that I saw clearly: Anger, trauma, and grief are not surface issues - they are deeply rooted experiences that shape how we live, respond, and see ourselves. And in that moment, the vision became clear: Healing, like tailoring, must be intentional, personal, and transformative.

To serve women well, I committed to both calling and preparation. I hold:

Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Ministry
Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling

Board-Certified Master Mental Health Coach (AACC)
Certified Anger Management Specialist II (NAMA)

This work allows me to integrate faith-based insight with practical, evidence-informed tools to support real, lasting healing. I believe healing is not one-size-fits-all. Just as a garment is tailored to fit the individual, healing must be approached with care, compassion, and intention. Through addressing anger, trauma, and grief, we begin to mend what has been broken-restoring strength, clarity, and wholeness. As your Personal Life Tailor, I walk alongside you through the healing process — helping you restore what’s been frayed, strengthen what’s been worn, and rediscover a life that fits you with authenticity and purpose.

Because healing doesn’t happen all at once. It happens one thread at a time.

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

Charry Thomas

Veteran Finacial Professional

Charry Thomas 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.

Kathy Smith

Cheif Operations Officer |

Board Member

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.