I, Tonya McBean, M.S., am an author, counselor, and voice for healing, focused on trauma recovery, emotional resilience, and personal growth—helping readers cultivate calm, clarity, and strength through a blend of lived experience and psychological insight.

I hold a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Memphis. I began my career as a psychotherapist working on a hospital unit and later maintained a private practice. I then transitioned into the medical industry, where I supported 22 hospitals across the Central Florida area.

I retired at the age of 50 to pursue writing full time, which initially began as a hobby and later became my passion. The central theme of my work is healing from the past so you can fully embrace your present and live your best life by effectively navigating what comes your way.

My books are designed to help you release past burdens and experience the present more freely by clearing emotional “hidden baggage” accumulated over time. Each book carries a spiritual foundation along with practical tools that guide readers toward a healthier, more balanced way of living.