About

Jema K. Hill-Cook, M.A., LPC

Jema K. Hill-Cook is the founder and lead therapist of KimJe Counseling & Consulting. With more than 15 years of experience in mental health, leadership development, and organizational consulting, she helps individuals, families, and organizations move toward healing, growth, and purposeful change.

Jema is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Grief Educator trained by renowned grief expert David Kessler. She serves as a compassionate guide and companion to individuals and families navigating loss, offering an evidence-based approach that honors each person’s unique grief journey while supporting them in building a meaningful life. She also has advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy used to address trauma, anxiety, and emotional distress.

Her clinical approach is rooted in compassion, clarity, and clinical excellence. Through her work at Nexus Recovery Center and beyond, Jema has supported clients experiencing co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, guiding them through individualized treatment and recovery planning. She is especially known for creating safe, transformative spaces where clients can share their stories, process pain, reclaim their peace, and move toward their next chapter. Whether through individual counseling, support groups, or digital courses, Jema is committed to witnessing each person’s story and supporting their healing journey.

In addition to her clinical work, Jema brings a dynamic leadership presence to organizational consulting. She has served as a Senior Consultant with the Missouri Youth Services Institute, supporting statewide juvenile justice reform through coaching, training, and strategic system design. As Director of Training for Tailor Made Training & Consulting, she has developed and delivered leadership programs focused on supervision, team development, and organizational change. Her speaking style—infused with humor, authenticity, and practical insight—has made her a sought-after facilitator and keynote speaker.

Jema holds a master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Amberton University, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver, and a bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement Administration from the University of Oklahoma. She is also the author of Reflections: What I Know to Be True, a 30-day devotional rooted in personal faith and resilience.

Whether in the counseling room, the boardroom, or the classroom, Jema’s mission remains the same: to help people heal, lead, and live with purpose.