Johndrea Kabuya

I attribute all of my success to God. It is because of my relationship with Christ that I did not succumb to suicide. It is the Word of God that kept me when I no longer wanted to live. At my lowest moments God would came and visited me. He showed me that he had a plan for my life, there was purpose even in the pain I was experiencing. He helped me to come to the realization that I had a voice and that voice would be used to free others from the same bondage I found myself in. I can't stay silent, God is a miracle working God. He told me that I carried the anointing of Deborah. through that realization Palm of Deborah Restoration and Life Center was born.

The best career advice I've ever received is to be yourself. There's only one you and there's only one me. Authenticity is important , God made us all individuals. If we look at our fingers, we all have our own identifiable fingerprints. Even if you're a twin, you have your own identifiable fingerprints. We all have to be able to stand flat-footed on our identity and who we are. There's so much power in authenticity. There's a reason that you were placed on this earth, there was a reason that I was placed on this earth. We all have our own purpose, God has a plan for each individual person so you don't have to be like anyone else. Be true to yourself, be uniquely you.

Young women that want to enter into the mental health industry or any field. Understand that there are no limitations. Always remember that you can have it all. Oftentimes, as a woman, we're conditioned to think that marriage, family, children, and all of these things, are a blueprint across the board for every woman. You can have your career, you can have your family, you can have it all. There are no limitations, no matter what your sexual orientation is.

In the field of therapy, I think that there is still very much a stigma as it relates to people opening up and getting help. I want more people to understand that you're not crazy if you seek therapy. I believe that it is something that is needed and necessary. If we look at some crimes that have been committed you'll find instances where people close to the assailant will say there were mental health concerns with that individual. I understand that we can't change the past but perhaps If that individual had sought help the outcome of the situation might have been different. People are dealing with mental health crises on a daily basis. There was a time when I didn't want to get out of bed in the morning. I was angry every time I would open my eyes. There's a name for that., it's called depression. We have a tendency to whitewash things, and we don't face things head-on. It's important that we work on being open and honest. Another challenge is getting people to make their mental health a priority. We spend all these hours at work, which can lead to burn out. We don't take care of ourselves or our mental health. If you think about it, when we don't take care of ourselves mentally, it can definitely affect other areas of the body. Depression and anxiety can increase the risk of heart attacks and stroke. We don't take enough time to take care of ourselves as often as we should.

At Palm of Deborah Restoration and Life Center, I am committed to creating a Christ-centered, judgment-free place where every person is seen, heard, valued, and loved. Through faith, compassionate care, education, advocacy, and professional partnerships, I inspire hope, promote healing, restore lives, and empower individuals to walk confidently in their God-given purpose. I serve with integrity, excellence, humility, and love because I believe restoration changes lives—and restored people restore others.

As it relates to my family and my personal life, I put God first before everything. I choose to exercise God's love through daily prayer. As led by the Holy Spirit I demonstrate his love through my actions and not just words alone. I walk in a spirit of peace, truth and grace serving in my home. We commit to praying together, honoring one another, extending forgiveness. I create a home where my family feels safe, respected, encouraged, and deeply loved. Our home is a place of healing, growth, and purpose.