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Veteran Therapist | U.S. Army Retired | Family Restoration Advocate

Jonathan Wilhite is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and retired U.S. Army veteran who understands firsthand how military service can fracture the very families it aims to protect. After serving 20 years in the Army, Jonathan faced the invisible wounds of war—PTSD that, in its earliest stages, left one of his own children injured and battling trauma of their own.

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This experience shaped Jonathan’s calling: not just to heal himself, but to advocate for the whole-family mental health care for veterans. He believes that healing must begin with the father, and that every child abandoned—intentionally or unintentionally—deserves reconnection, restoration, and truth.

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“Healing from the Dad down begins with him.” For every child whose father came home from war but never truly returned—it’s time to talk. It’s time to listen. It’s time to understand that healing starts within.

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Jonathan’s journey from GED to master’s degree was fueled by the encouragement of his wife, Neisa. Today, he offers trauma-informed therapy through Wilhite Counseling & Coaching, serving families, veterans, and survivors with compassion, drawing on his lived experience, and offering hope.

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Published Author | Life & Behavior Coach | Ministry Leader | Survivor Advocate

Neisa Wilhite is a published author, survivor advocate, life & behavior coach, and ministry leader with over 30 years of experience guiding families, youth, and communities toward healing and legacy. As the author of Survivor List, Neisa shares her personal journey as an SA’d survivor turned Freedom Leader—transforming trauma into testimony and building Christ-centered movements that restore identity and joy.

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She is the visionary behind Daughters of Promise and Lady Christmas, two campaigns that blend literacy, emotional wellness, and intergenerational healing. Her creative work includes Lady Christmas Elf Detective, & “ Girls can do anything”, a symbolic tools that help families reconnect with purpose and a sense of belonging.

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Neisa began her ministry at the age of sixteen, coaching a pee-wee basketball team, and spent two decades in the dental field, where she credits her mentors for teaching her beyond her pay grade. Today, she leads Wilhite Counseling & Coaching alongside her husband, Jonathan Wilhite, LCSW, offering trauma-informed care and coaching for educators, survivors, and legacy families.

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“I am a product of grace, grit, and the goodness of God. I help others remember who they are—and rise.” ~ Neisa Wilhite 

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Now Hiring  | Life & Behavior Coach | Family Advocate

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Life & Behavior Coach | Office Coordinator Wilhite Counseling & Coaching • Temple, TX

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Are you called to serve with compassion, creativity, and purpose? We’re inviting passionate individuals to join our team through a volunteer-to-hire model—a unique opportunity to grow, contribute, and become part of a legacy of healing.