Dr. Janiel L. Henry
Hello
As a woman in today’s world, I know firsthand the challenges and pressures that we face in every stage of our lives. That's why I'm committed to inspiring and empowering women of all ages to be their best selves and embrace their strength--no matter the circumstances or obstacles they may encounter. With a focus on resilience, grit, and positive psychology, I strive to help and inspire women to unlock their full potential, open their hearts and minds, and gain the tools and strategies to help them flourish-- continuing to make a meaningful impact in their families, communities, and our world.
My Story
As someone born and raised in a diverse community in Northern California, I understand the importance of women empowerment and the invaluable contributions of women who have changed the world. I love inspiring and motivating people, and I believe that we all need inspiration at some point in our lives. That's why I am passionate about speaking at events and sharing my expertise and experiences with others.
Since I could talk, I have been encouraging and "leading" others. This naturally led to roles of leadership in my local community and school community as a teen, catapulting my interest in mental health and wellness. With the goal of becoming a bilingual psychologist, I obtained my B.S. in psychology and B.A. in Spanish and in the process traveled to South America to live for one year in a full-immersion program, later spending the summer months completing a research program in Eswatini, Africa. These experiences deeply shaped my worldview of the connections among us and the resiliency of the human spirit and I have been helping others connect to that resilience ever since.
Fast forward to graduate school and I obtained my Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at the Florida School of Professional Psychology in Tampa, FL, returning to California for my APA Predoctoral Internship with Pacific Clinics in the San Gabriel Valley. It was in my community work that the spark for empowering women was ignited, allowing me to specialize in women's mental health and wellness for my post-doctoral training and earliest experiences in private practice.
In 2020, I founded Women Rise Psychological and Wellness Center, located in Southern California with an amazing all-women team of licensed clinical therapists and wellness providers which I am absolutely honored to work alongside every day. As a boutique integrative wellness center, our goal has been to help women shift from surviving to thriving--mind, body, and soul. In addition to my role at Women Rise, I provide clinical supervision to post-docs and clinical psychology students providing clinical care within a local non-profit community clinic. Lastly, I work as a global consultant providing consultative services to international organizations serving women and girls. In my free time, you'll find me somewhere outside enjoying nature, spending quality time with my family and friends, reading, writing poetry, and cooking dishes from around the world.
I believe that women have an immense power within them, and it’s up to us to ignite that flame and let it shine bright. My hope is that through my work as a keynote speaker and global consultant, I can help women achieve their full potential and transform their lives. I offer a range of speaking services, from corporate seminars and talks to brunches, conferences, intimate retreats and more, all designed to inspire, educate and empower women. Let's explore what’s possible and bring your audience along on this journey with us.