Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Barbara Morris Jensen.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
As a young teen I knew I wanted to be a psychologist, however due to trauma I repeatedly experienced within a very dysfunctional family, and repeated bullying throughout my school years, I had lost sense of myself. The result was a long journey to organize my thoughts, untangle my emotions, and find a path forward that was in service of myself and others. I went to many therapists, read books, took courses and still felt very unsettled, often experiencing depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. I had felt for so long that I was trying to drink from a dry well with no direction or guidance that fulfilled what I couldn’t explain. My desperation to feel connection was unrelenting. This is an innate feeling for all. Nothing I found relieved the pain I felt inside. All along though I knew there was something deeper inside of me nudging me to unlock my authenticity and be free within, to feel that connection within. I went through a very powerful hypnotherapy process and the pieces started coming together as I was able to separate the differences between my experiences as a child and an adult. I gained clarity as to what I actually needed. This separation allowed me to make mental and emotional choices that restored my true sense of self, which was no longer dependent on what others thought of me. Along the way of reclaiming myself that inner nudge to fulfill being a clinical psychologist never left me. Through homelessness, food insecurity, single parenting, death of family members, I persevered and earned my doctorate, and now passionately help others reclaim connection with themselves. I came to know there is an inner knowing that is with us throughout life, that is always nudging and whispering to us to follow the love and light we were born with. It is our greatest gift to offer ourselves and each other.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The obstacles and challenges have often felt larger than what I could handle. Rather than going to college, because I thought I was too stupid, I married without any thought of what marriage means. I had two children and bought a house. Although I wish I could say I was very present and knowing what I was doing, I did not. All I knew was I loved my children. Within a span of a year my father died and I divorced. The lights started to come on. I realized too late how naive I was to the choices my former husband had made with our family finances. My home was foreclosed and my children and I were homeless. Their father was absorbed in other things so it was left to me to figure it out. All of it. I was desperate to find a way forward. I went to my brother feeling defeated and told him I wanted to be a psychologist. He asked me how old I was going to be in 5 years. Then asked me if I was going to be 5 years older with or without that degree. It took longer than 5 years however that reignited my determination to fulfill what I knew I was meant to do. Working part time, going to college, caring for my children, attending their events, and living in a very small apartment, I was exhausted. I was empty. However somehow deep within I knew I was headed in the right direction. My sister died in an accident during this time and her three year old daughter was alone. I adopted her during this time of struggle. Despite what we were going through I didn’t want her to be without her family. Many unexpected blessings have come along the way, some big and some small. The struggles taught me a lot about myself, life, and the invisible force that’s always there. The gratitude I feel has never left me.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
As a Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Certified Life Coach I serve people internationally. I often work with high-achievers and high-profile individuals as a trusted mentor. I work as a solution-focused agent of change to help people move beyond depression, anxiety and the wheel of overthinking, and step beyond fear. Individuals learn what drives the patterns and conditions they subconsciously live by. I’ve been repeatedly told over the last 25 years that my approach is different than others in my profession. I support people in rediscovering their authenticity and meaningful living. In my clinical practice, often through a course of hypnotherapy, people experience the benefit of letting go of anxiety, depression, fear, limiting beliefs, outdated habits, by bringing forth the hidden aspects of themselves, both the shadow and light, so they can be internally free, and purposed in their choices. Having lived with these experiences myself, I know first hand how debilitating and stuck one can feel. Rewiring the way we think, feel, and believe changes we approach obstacles and challenges in all areas of life. I help people sort through what keeps them stuck and to reunite spirit, mind, heart, and body so individuals can rise to a life that is true and fulfilling. Over the years I’ve had many people ask if I had a book or course to offer to others who are not able to see me individually. After a lot of consideration and deep internal reflection and guidance, what developed was something that I am excited to launch soon. I will be offering “UNLOCKED: Master Your Mind and Emotions,” in-depth online lessons, questions, and exercises, designed to teach individuals how to connect with their own inner source of knowledge and wisdom. Additionally, individuals will have the opportunity to join me online every couple of weeks and ask me questions about the lessons to gain a deeper understanding.. Basically, I’m providing to others what I needed, even though I didn’t know I needed it. It is the process that I’ve used to help others that aren’t able to work with me individually, and now I’m making it public. I am in the last trimester of my life, bringing forth meaning and value to my own life and to the lives of others, in a way that excites my soul. I’m passionate and excited to continue to serve others through this upcoming platform, retreats, speaking engagements, podcasts, and in my private practice.
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
Today more than ever people are feeling disconnected, with the greatest disconnection being from the self. So much focus is placed outwardly. I believe many are experiencing a deep inner calling to awaken and know oneself authentically. In my clinical practice I work with people to know the difference between subconscious conditioned beliefs and what is intrinsically true. I have seen a shift in what people are coming to therapy for, at least in my office. Very often it starts as a desire to alleviate depression or anxiety which in a short time evolves into the need to integrate of spirit, mind, heart, and body. In my humble opinion, a more holistic approach is also needed in areas such as healthcare, education, jails, etc. My colleague and I developed a continuing education course for nurses, “Emotional Intelligence and Its Practical Application in Patient Care” to help healthcare teams support one another and improve the quality of the professional-patient relationships. And, within the jails, some but not all, need a roadmap that helps to understand subconscious beliefs and patterns, and guidance to mindfully make new choices. As a humanity we need connection. Before I leave this beautiful earth my greatest desire, in addition to the joys of being with my children and grandchildren, is to have a greater reach to offer guidance and support to those that need a trusted mentor to help guide them to reclaim their own inner peace. To have more conscious choice requires deeper inner knowing and connection with self. With each light that is reignited, others around the individual benefit too. It’s a trickle down effect.
Pricing:
- $47 Hub for Transformation, Growth, and Empowerment
- $477 Annual Hub Access
- $77 Hub + Bi-weekly Live Calls
- $777 Annual Hub + Bi-weekly Live Calls
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.heydrmj.com
- Instagram: @hey.dr.mj
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeyDrMJ
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/HeyDrMJ
- Youtube: @heydrmj
Image Credits
Oxford Talks.io, Kids and Families Together.org
