-Joanna Hughes, JoyPath Founder
Dear Friend,
I am so passionate about coaching. While counseling absolutely has its place (and I respect the important work healthy therapists do!), coaching offers something uniquely powerful. Instead of focusing solely on past problems, we explore possibilities. Rather than staying parked on old hurts, we take practical steps toward a future full of hope and peace. And instead of fostering dependency on others changing first, coaching empowers you to create lasting change.
Can I share how I got here? Some years ago, I found myself standing in my kitchen, tears streaming down my face, wondering why my life wasn’t working the way it was supposed to. Despite lots of marraige and private counselling, all my Bible degree and knowledge, my graduate studies in Mental Health Counseling, and my desperate attempts to “fix” everything, I felt completely stuck. Maybe you can relate?…
P.S. If something in this letter resonated with you – if you felt that little flutter of hope while reading – that’s not an accident. That’s your heart recognizing the possibility of real change. Don’t let that moment pass by. Let’s talk about how we can turn that possibility into your reality.
About JoyPath Coaching Founder
I founded JoyPath in 2023 with a special mission to guide individuals facing relational struggles toward authentic healing and deep connection through the transformative power of gentle, faith-centered support. My heart is especially drawn to empowering Christian wives and to help end unnecessary divorces, especially in the church. No woman should struggle needlessly in her relationship because she just didn’t have the right information or support.
As a certified relationship coach, I specialize in empowering change within relationships. My approach integrates neuroscience and biblical principles to help clients develop the relational intelligence to find hope and peace while navigating their relationships with wisdom, emotional awareness, and authentic connection.
My journey to founding JoyPath began in the quiet moments of my own healing, where I experienced firsthand how God’s presence can transform our most desperate states into places of growth. After witnessing the gap between traditional approaches and faith-based relational healing, I was compelled to create a space where neuroscience and biblical wisdom could work together.
With an undergraduate degree from Cedarville University, gaining biblical foundations, and mental health training from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, I bring both academic grounding and practical experience to this work. As a certified guide in the Immanuel Approach to inner healing, I help clients experience Jesus’s presence in their deepest pain and discover the healing He offers through that sacred connection. Through my certification as a Journey group leader with Alive and Well Inc., I’ve witnessed countless breakthrough moments as people discover their innate capacity to become gentle protectors: learning to handle both their own and others’ weaknesses with gentleness.
My heart beats especially strongly for families navigating challenges, particularly those facing special needs journeys, a path I know intimately from my 23-year cherished marriage and raising three remarkable daughters. This personal experience has taught me the profound importance of understanding, patient support during life’s most demanding seasons.
My vision for JoyPath is to continue expanding access to this integrated approach to healing and wholeness, helping others step into the confident, hope-filled relationships they were created for. When you work with me, you can expect professional expertise paired with genuine companionship as we walk together toward relational healing and empowerment.
Discover the empowering impact of JoyPath's work, where clients thrive.
- Relationships bloom after years of pain and despair
- Freedom emerges over fear that crippled joy
- Hope replaces the collapse of hopelessness
- Deep connection with God's replaces toxic shame
Chana Basya Rauch, age 70
Together 39 years,
married 37
Unleash Your Full Potential with JoyPath's Compassionate, Empowering Coaching
JoyPath understands that everyone has unique circumstances and concerns and believes in providing exceptional service that fits their specific needs. What sets JoyPath Coaching apart is helping from a place of personal healing. Having walked a path towards relational and inner healing and trained extensively with experts in the field, JoyPath offers a unique blend of services, coupled with compassion and a deep understanding.
Proven Success:
JoyPath's methods are based on the principles of expert relationship coaches, as well as the works of Dr. Jim Wilder, Dr. Karl Lehman, Dr. Dan Siegel, and Laura Doyle, among others. These approaches have been proven effective in restoring love and harmony in relationships and transforming lives worldwide.
Empowering Perspective:
JoyPath empowers individuals to rediscover their inner strength, develop their relational skills, and step into the true self that God meant for them. This enables them to create positive changes in their lives and relationships from a place of authenticity and love.
Personalized Approach:
JoyPath believes that every relationship is unique, which is why JoyPath's services are tailored to meet specific needs and goals. Together with clients, personalized paths are uncovered to move beyond challenges and create a clear roadmap for success.
Extensive Experience:
Through years of working with individuals, JoyPath has helped individuals transform their lives and relationships and find lasting happiness.
