Hi, my name is C. Jana’ Carter, and I am a passionate motivational speaker and mental health professional.

Ten years ago, I experienced some of the most difficult domestic traumas of my life. This pivotal experience helped me realize that I needed to seek therapy and gain understanding about the lifestyle I was living. Now, I know firsthand what it’s like to suffer from childhood trauma, which is why I dedicate my time to speaking with youth, educators, therapists, and administrators. My goal is to motivate and empower youth, as well as those who work with them, to harness the power of reframing challenges and trauma. By doing so, they can see possibilities where others see problems, ultimately shaping their reality with purpose and confidence, paving the way for a brighter future.
 

When I’m not speaking, you can find me being a mother to two amazing boys. I’ve been a homeschool mom for the past seven years to my special needs son, who lives with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder. I am also the co-founder of PTS Support for Exceptional Children, a support group that aids parents, teachers, and students working with children who have disabilities. For the past four years, I have served as the Program Director of Mental Health Services of North Carolina, where I organize therapeutic events and programming for individuals with a variety of IDD disabilities. Additionally, for the past two years, I’ve worked as a Behavioral Health Specialist on a Crisis Support Team in North Carolina, supporting those recovering from mental illness and substance abuse.

I look forward to connecting with you and being a part of your next event so that, together, we can make an impact on communities affected by childhood trauma and work toward creating meaningful change for the future.