033 Break My Soul: Going Where the Healing Resides

Sep 25

On this episode of Black Girls Eating, hosts Candace and Tanorria are joined by Hazel Owens, an ordained minister and licensed marriage and family therapist. Hazel shares all the reasons why therapy is necessary so this world won't break our souls. Dive into this balm of an episode.

Hazel currently resides in Indianapolis, In. She has a Master’s in Human Resource Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. In 2016, Hazel took a leap of faith and pursued her purpose and calling to full-time ministry that includes integrating ideals of faith and therapy. This faith leap led her to earn dual degrees at Christian Theological Seminary (CTS): a Master’s of Divinity and a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy in 2020. She is very involved in her church, Eastern Star Church, under the leadership of Pastor Jeffrey Johnson Sr., where she teaches Sunday school for young adults, Bible Study, and new members classes. Hazel received her minister’s license and became ordained through Eastern Star Church in 2021. She currently works part-time as the Associate Pastor at Common Ground Christian Church Midtown where she provides pastoral care and development for women, preaches and teaches, and works closely with a team to execute a vision for what the church sees as Biblical reconciliation and anti-racism work. Hazel is the owner of Owens Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC. a developing private therapy and consulting practice. She sees clients full-time as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy Associate at the CTS Counseling Center and is in the process of pursuing Full Licensure in the state of Indiana. Hazel is a sister, a proud aunt, a friend, and a cheerleader for those pursuing the best versions of themselves. She enjoys traveling, cooking, time with family and friends, movies, and music.

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