Every Room Deserves a Word that Goes Beyond The Surface
I bring clinical depth, lived experience, and pastoral warmth to every stage ; speaking on faith, mental health, and recovery in a way that moves people and moves rooms.
Faith. Mental Health. Recovery Delivered with Authority and Heart
Josiane Somo is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC, NCC, CCTP), published author, and speaker whose message sits at the crossroads of clinical expertise and Christian faith. She has spent over a decade walking alongside individuals navigating addiction, trauma, and the road of recovery and she brings that same depth to every room she enters as a speaker. Josiane does not speak from theory alone. She speaks from a life transformed from loss, from encounter with God, and from years of helping others find their way back to wholeness. Her sessions are warm, grounded, and deeply practical. Audiences leave not just inspired but equipped. She is available for in-person and virtual engagements.


Signature Talk & Topics
Beyond the Surface: Moving from Religion to Intimacy with God.
Many people go through the motions of faith attending services, following routines without ever experiencing the deep, personal relationship with God that changes everything. This talk moves audiences from religion to real intimacy: uncovering what stands between them and God, and showing what it looks like to pursue Him beyond the surface level. Drawing on clinical insight, Scripture, and personal testimony, Josiane uses a compelling construction metaphor foundation, framing, and roof to help audiences understand what it truly means to build a life rooted in God. This is a message for anyone who knows there is more to faith than what they have experienced so far.
Additional Speaking Topics
Faith & Mental Health
Breaking the silence in the church Trauma-Informed Faith
What healing looks like from the inside out Addiction & Recovery
A clinical and spiritual perspective Intimacy with God
going deeper than religion Faith-Based Wellness
equipping organizations and communities
Who I Speak To
🏛 Organizations & Nonprofits
Equipping teams, staff, and communities with tools for mental wellness, trauma awareness, and faith-integrated resilience.
⛪ Churches & Faith Communities
Helping congregations move beyond religion into real relationship — addressing mental health, healing, and intimacy with God from the pulpit and the small group.
🏥 Recovery & Rehabilitation Programs
Speaking directly into the lives of individuals in recovery bringing clinical knowledge, spiritual truth, and lived compassion to one of the most vulnerable seasons of life.
🎤 Conferences & Retreats
Delivering keynotes and workshops that challenge, equip, and inspire ideal for men & women’s retreats, mental health conferences, and faith-based leadership gatherings.
What to Expect When You Book Josiane
Every engagement begins with a conversation. I take the time to understand your audience, your goals, and your vision for the event so that what I bring is tailored — not generic. Whether it’s a 45-minute keynote or a multi-session workshop, I show up prepared, professional, and present. My sessions blend clinical insight with personal testimony and biblical truth. They are designed to meet people where they are — and leave them with something they can carry with them long after the room empties. Available for in-person and virtual engagements across the United States.
Tailored to Your Audience
Faith-Forward
Clinically Grounded
Ready to Bring this Message to your Community?
I’d love to speak at your next event. Fill out the inquiry form and I’ll be in touch within 3–5 business days to start the conversation.