About Latoya

Latoya B. McPherson – BIO

Latoya B. McPherson is a Bible teacher, educator, entrepreneur, public speaker, and visionary. Hailing from Waterbury, Connecticut, she is the author of Scars That Never Heal, a divine assignment published to help people heal from the trauma and pain of the past and find restoration through Jesus Christ.

As a young child, Latoya developed an affinity for reading and writing. As she grew to sympathize with sufferers of traumatic experiences, she responded to the stirring to address the emotional wounds of hurting people — and she burst onto the literary scene with an open heart, mind, and pen. Her book has brought awareness to many people on issues such as abuse, grief, forgiveness, and adverse family behaviors that tend to leave many people emotionally and psychologically scarred.

Since the release of her book, Latoya has been featured on many platforms, including outreach initiatives, faith-based organizations, high schools, conferences, literary forums, domestic violence symposiums, and federal prisons, upholding the latter as her most monumental experience in public speaking. Today, her book is circulating the world in four countries.

Whether through her book or virtual sessions, Latoya is redefining what it means to “feel your feelings.” She has an effectual way of reaching broken people by bringing awareness to behaviors and emotions, the good and bad alike, and encouraging people to sit with their feelings and allow themselves to feel and be healed.

Latoya is passionate about seeing people become mentally, emotionally, and spiritually whole. She addresses various topics, such as trauma, abuse, mental illness, depression, grief, and addiction — while using biblical principles to bring awareness to the associated spirits, behaviors, and feelings. People from all walks have listened to her messages through radio, online media outlets, workshops, and conferences.

Latoya’s passion for helping hurting people is foundational to the vision of Christ-centered Services, an initiative born out of a heart to offer holistic services to those in despair. Christian Grief Support, the bereavement arm of Christ-centered Services, birthed in 2021 at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, provides comfort, support, and coping tools to bereaved hearts and those struggling with past losses. Attendees leave their sessions feeling informed about the grief process, inspired to maximize the present, and reassured of God’s tender comfort during their hour of sorrow.

Leveraging her experiences, insight, and God-given abilities, Latoya has transformed into a businesswoman and palpable leader of today. She purchased Miss Bubbles Laundromat, LLC, in 2009 and co-founded Mae Bell’s Mission for Humanity with her siblings in 2018. Mae Bell’s Mission serves the Waterbury area by providing practical, need-based assistance to individuals and families in need.

Latoya has received many honors, including the CT Phenomenal Women in Business award. She has appeared at numerous media outlets, including the NAACP and Morgan State University (HBCU), as the author of the year.

Latoya has a bachelor’s in accounting and a master’s in business policy and strategic leadership. She has a diverse background with extensive work experience in state government, spanning over two decades; experience in non-profits and the public and private sectors; and experience in the higher education arena as an adjunct professor.

Latoya is a doctoral student in the School of Psychology and Counseling at Regent University. She holds certifications in psychological recovery, trauma treatment in the community, and additional certifications through FEMA. She is certified to administer Mental Health First Aid and Psychological First Aid to individuals and groups.

As a culturally competent professional and licensed missionary evangelist, Latoya employs tools, strategies, and techniques to assist individuals and families seeking to move forward. Her mission is to speak a word of healing into the lives of those who have been emotionally broken and held hostage by traumatic experiences. Latoya’s greatest aspiration is to see lives transformed through biblical principles and to see people fulfill their purpose despite the scars.

Latoya is a doctoral student in the School of Psychology and Counseling at Regent University. She holds certifications in psychological recovery, trauma treatment in the community, and additional certifications through FEMA. She is certified to administer Mental Health First Aid and Psychological First Aid to individuals and groups.

As a culturally competent professional and licensed missionary evangelist, Latoya employs tools, strategies, and techniques to assist individuals and families seeking to move forward. Her mission is to speak a word of healing into the lives of those who have been emotionally broken and held hostage by traumatic experiences. Latoya’s greatest aspiration is to see lives transformed through biblical principles and to see people fulfill their purpose despite the scars.

Today is a good day to begin your journey towards complete healing and deliverance!