Somaej Boykins

Trauma-Informed Life Coach

Somaej Boykins is a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach, IBCC Certified Professional Life Coach, Acute Stress and Grief Specialist, and Co-Founder of The JITT Group (Journey Into Thoughtful Transformation). She is passionate about helping individuals and organizations navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful personal and professional transformation.

Somaej holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling with a specialization in Crisis Response and Trauma. Her professional background includes trauma-informed coaching, crisis response, emotional-spiritual care, first responder support, leadership development, and holistic wellness. Through her work, she has supported individuals facing burnout, grief, life transitions, stress, and the lasting effects of trauma.

As the Co-Founder of The JITT Group, Somaej works alongside organizations, leaders, helping professionals, and individuals seeking growth and healing. Her approach combines evidence-based practices, trauma-informed principles, and compassionate coaching to help clients move from surviving to thriving. She believes that lasting transformation occurs when people are equipped with practical tools, meaningful support, and the confidence to embrace change.

Somaej is particularly passionate about topics related to resilience, burnout recovery, grief, trauma, emotional well-being, leadership, and personal growth. Through coaching, workshops, speaking engagements, and thought leadership, she strives to make mental wellness and personal development accessible, practical, and empowering.

As a writer and contributor, Somaej shares insights that bridge professional expertise with real-world application, encouraging readers to cultivate self-awareness, strengthen resilience, and lead lives grounded in purpose and authenticity.

Her mission is simple: to help people grow, heal, and thrive—one thoughtful step at a time.