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Jo‑Ann Russell holds a B.S. in Psychology Counseling with an emphasis in substance abuse treatment from Regent University, and is a spiritual leader, writer, and founder of She Thirsts No More LLC, a ministry devoted to women in crisis centered on restoration, identity, and healing through the Wellspring of Living Water. As a visionary who transforms her own journey of pain and redemption into a legacy of hope, she creates spaces—both online and in person—where women can breathe again, reconnect with God, and rediscover their worth.

Jo-Ann is also a songstress, and carries a voice shaped by resilience, compassion, and Spirit‑led wisdom. She brings expertise in trauma‑informed care, recovery and substance‑abuse support, and spiritual and emotional resilience, offering women a safe and nurturing environment to heal. 

Her leadership is marked by tenderness and strength, guiding women through her counseling strategies for wellness, using practical life skills and spiritual foundations for rebuilding their lives.

A gifted writer and content creator, Jo‑Ann crafts devotionals, recovery resources, and reflective teachings that help women process their stories, deepen their faith, and step into transformation. Her work blends evidence‑based recovery principles with biblical truth, inviting women to encounter Jesus as the Wellspring Who restores, renews, and sustains.

Her expertise is in:

• Singing — carrying a voice shaped by healing, worship, and soulful expression
• Trauma‑Informed Care — offering safety, compassion, and dignity to women navigating tender places
• Recovery and Substance‑Abuse Support — guiding women with empathy, clarity, and evidence‑based tools
• Spiritual and Emotional Resilience — teaching rhythms that strengthen the inner life and restore hope
• Counseling Strategies for Women’s Wellness — integrating holistic, practical, and faith‑centered approaches
• Women’s Ministry Leadership and Mentoring — nurturing identity, calling, and spiritual growth in community
• Writing & Content Creation for Personal Growth and Faith‑Based Recovery — crafting transformative resources that help women process, heal, and encounter God
   

Each session is thoughtfully customized to meet the goals of your audience and event, integrating professional counseling knowledge, mentorship, facilitation, and written insights for practical application.