GREENSBORO, NC - In an era where silence and isolation often go hand in hand with emotional struggle, Jaclyn Fortier is leading a movement that embraces storytelling as a powerful form of personal healing. Through her work at Carolina Counseling Wellness Associates, Fortier is creating intentional spaces for people to share, reflect, and grow, not just through therapy, but through the deep act of writing and speaking their truths.
"Self-discovery, a meaning of life," says Fortier. “The story you tell yourself and eventually share with others can become the foundation of how you heal, evolve, and connect.”
The Healing Power of Storytelling
Fortier’s message is rooted in a simple truth: shame cannot survive being spoken in a safe space. When individuals are given the opportunity to reflect on their past and express it in words, they begin to move beyond survival. Storytelling transforms pain into purpose. It reframes adversity as a chapter in a much larger, ongoing narrative, one that is still being written.
Each life is a layered story. Each chapter brings new obstacles, growth, and meaning. Fortier teaches that by owning your narrative, flaws and all, you take ownership of your healing and rewrite your identity from a place of empowerment.
This is more than just a therapeutic expression. It is a gateway to self-awareness, emotional resilience, and genuine self-knowledge. Through narrative therapy and creative writing practices, Fortier helps clients rediscover the steady voice within their inner compass that can guide them even in life’s hardest moments.
Self-Discovery as a Lifelong Practice
Rather than offering a quick fix, Fortier promotes self-discovery as an ongoing, intentional journey. That journey begins with nurturing the most important relationship of all: the one you have with yourself.
As she explains, “The deeper and more compassionate your connection with yourself becomes, the stronger your ability is to form healthy relationships with others. It all starts within.”
The process includes learning to pause, listen to your inner voice, and develop an honest relationship with your thoughts, needs, and dreams. Writing becomes both a mirror and a map, reflecting who you are now and guiding who you’re becoming.
Safe Spaces and Vulnerable Connection
At the heart of Fortier’s work is the concept of psychological safety, spaces where people can speak freely without fear of judgment or dismissal. These aren’t just therapy rooms; they can be friendship circles, support groups, or writing workshops. What matters most is that people feel seen and heard.
“When we share our story in a safe space, it loses the power to isolate us,” Fortier says. “We realize we are not alone, and in that realization, we find both strength and connection.”
This approach reflects a deep understanding of how emotional healing must be supported by the community. Whether you’re recovering from personal hardship or simply seeking clarity, your story matters—and telling it can change your life.
Quote Highlight
“Self-discovery, a meaning of life.” — Jaclyn Fortier
Connect with Jaclyn Fortier
To learn more about Jaclyn’s work in narrative therapy, community engagements, or to explore how storytelling can support your healing journey, visit:
About Jaclyn Fortier
Jaclyn Fortier is a licensed counselor, founder, and advocate for self-empowerment, mental health, and wellness. After experiencing adversity as a young mother before attending graduate school, she built her life from the ground up and went on to found counseling centers in North Carolina. Today, Jaclyn helps others heal through the power of story. She speaks, writes, and consults on topics ranging from domestic violence prevention to creating psychologically safe spaces for personal and collective healing. A former Navy service member and first-generation college graduate, Jaclyn is now using her voice to inspire others to reclaim their own.
About Carolina Counseling Wellness Associates (CCWA)
Carolina Counseling Wellness Associates (CCWA) is a North Carolina-based mental health and wellness center founded by licensed counselor and advocate Jaclyn Fortier. Committed to ending mental health stigma, CCWA offers trauma-informed therapy, workplace wellness consulting, and holistic emotional care across both in-person and virtual platforms. With a team of high-quality specialty providers, CCWA creates spaces where clients and clinicians alike can heal, grow, and thrive through story, connection, and purpose-driven care.
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