OUR MISSION
Courageous Living’s mission is to increase the awareness and proficiency of individuals, organizations, and entities who serve and work with diverse populations through culturally competent consulting, training, and public speaking services.
OUR TEAM
JANELL M. LANE, MA, LMHC
Janell Lane is an EMDR trained, Trauma-centered Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with over 12 years of experience, working in a variety of settings and cultural backgrounds. She is a dynamic and powerful counselor, presenter, speaker, community activist, and trainer with a unique way of relating information. She holds a Bachelor of Art in Psychological Science with minors in Criminal Justice and Social Work, in addition to a Master of Arts Degree in Mental Health Counseling, with an emphasis in providing community-based mental health services, from Ball State University. Janell is co-leads Courageous Living alongside her husband Aaron Lane. Janell has a passion for program development and a deep commitment to addressing systemic issues while continuing to love the direct provision of mental health counseling and social services. She has extensive experience in providing community outreach, diversity training, workshops, mediation, and professional development in a variety of areas, including Restorative Interventions, Trauma-Informed Approaches, etc. To maximize services provided, she utilizes time-sensitive methods in her approach, which balances warmth and support, with an honest, direct, and practical style of communication. Janell is committed to building bridges and creating pathways to racial reconciliation by way of creating safety, understanding, and opportunities for healing cross-culturally. Janell is also open to incorporating spiritual principles for interested clients.
AARON J LANE, MSOL, MSW
Aaron, Co-founder of Courageous Healing, has a Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in Law and Society, with a minor in Organizational Leadership & Supervision, in addition to a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Tech University. Aaron also holds a second Master’s in Clinical Social Work, from Indiana University. Integrating his passion for personal and professional development and systemic change, Aaron enjoys working at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels, advocating for policy change to address systemic barriers, while helping heal individuals and families. Aaron co-founded Courageous Living with his wife Janell Lane and has spent the last 6 years doing motivational speaking, consulting, and program development. He has a vast knowledge-base comprised of certifications in Emotional Intelligence, Lominger, DISC, MBTI, and a variety of other training. He has a strong passion for mentoring and motivating others to achieve life goals through expanding their knowledge base, supporting their interpersonal growth, and challenging the status quo. Having corporate experience coupled with a background in athletics and coaching has equipped him with a unique approach to motivation. He is devoted to and gifted in working with diverse populations, creating unity among others, and being a catalyst for community impact.