Trauma-Informed Life Coaching & Mentoring for Individuals, Youth, and Families
Invest in your relationship with yourself
I’m Jodi McCarthy, a dedicated mother of three and the founder of Bloom & Grow Coaching LLC.
My personal journey as an at-risk youth—overcoming significant adversity—shaped who I am today and inspired my passion for helping young people thrive. Becoming a parent deepened that commitment and strengthened my belief that every young person deserves guidance, encouragement, and someone who truly sees their potential.
Motivated by my own experiences, I created Bloom & Grow Coaching to provide the kind of support I once needed—support that is compassionate, non-judgmental, and focused on building confidence, resilience, and real-world skills. With over 15 years’ experience in the human services field, I’ve worked closely with vulnerable children, teens, and families navigating complex challenges.
Bloom & Grow Coaching was founded to meet young people where they are at and help them move forward with purpose. My approach blends practical life coaching with a strong emphasis on self-esteem, accountability, and emotional growth. I am deeply passionate about empowering teens and families with the tools they need to make positive choices, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.
Where you grow into the person you were meant to be.
Empowering individuals in Bergen, Hunterdon, Passaic, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren County, New Jersey
Bloom and Grow Coaching is a non-clinical, fully insured mentoring and life coaching program. We take a person-centered, hands-on approach, using the eight dimensions of wellness—emotional, physical, social, environmental, occupational, financial, intellectual, and recreational—as the foundation for success.
In our weekly sessions, available both virtually and in-person, we help youth evaluate different aspects of their lives. Together, we assess where they feel satisfied and identify areas for improvement. We explore their aspirations, setting attainable, measurable, and self-directed goals that move them closer to their ideal future.
Throughout these sessions, we engage youth in community activities and interactive methods to put their goals into action. We also work to uncover the key elements that define each individual, including their strengths, values, talents, and abilities. By transforming challenges into opportunities for growth, we help them thrive.
What you can achieve, through Bloom and Grow Coaching
Bloom and Grow Coaching empowers youth and young adults to achieve:
Advanced communication skills
Anger management tools
A desire to “dream big”
A stronger sense of self-worth
Enhanced decision-making skills
Healthier friendships
Healthy relationship skills
Identification of strengths and values
Improved ability to recognize right from wrong
Improved grades, work ethic, and family relationships
Increased confidence, self-awareness, and self-esteem
Insight into boundaries and how to implement them
The ability to set and achieve meaningful goals
LGBTQIA+ Supportive Agency
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LGBTQIA+ Supportive Agency *
At Bloom and Grow Coaching LLC, we are proud to be an inclusive and supportive agency for individuals of all identities, including those within the LGBTQIA+ community. We believe in creating a safe, welcoming space where everyone can thrive, be their authentic selves, and receive the support they need to grow personally and professionally. Our coaching and mentorship services are designed to empower youth, young adults, and families, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
We are committed to fostering an environment of respect, acceptance, and understanding, where all individuals are treated with dignity and kindness. Our team is dedicated to providing tailored support, resources, and guidance to help individuals navigate their unique journeys while honoring their personal identity and experiences.
At Bloom and Grow Coaching LLC, everyone belongs. We stand alongside the LGBTQIA+ community and are here to support you on your path toward growth, fulfillment, and success.
Try a session for free and see if it’s right for you.
There’s no commitment, pressure, or obligation.
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Autumn
Life Coach/Mentor
Autumn has a background in case management, mentoring, and youth advocacy. As the youngest in her family with much older siblings, she often wished she had the chance to be the “big sister.” Working with youth gives her the opportunity to fulfill that role—showing up for young people in the way she always hoped someone would for her. Autumn is passionate about building confidence, creating a sense of community, and helping youth and young adults believe in their own potential. She truly believes in being the change she wants to see in the world.
Life Coach/Mentor
Allen Collins is a business owner, speaker, and man in long-term recovery. After overcoming addiction, he went on to build multiple supplement stores and launch his own brand, Hollow Labs. He is also a partner in Action Cultivate Excellence, a leadership group for men committed to growth, integrity, and impact.
Over the past four years, Allen has spoken to men in recovery and those transitioning out of incarceration, sharing his story of resilience and purpose. In one of his most notable efforts, he ran 72 miles across the Appalachian Trail to raise $63,000 for the Rescue Mission of Trenton. His work in the recovery community earned him the Inspirational Leadership in Recovery Award from the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Above all, Allen is a husband, father, and leader — and a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to change your life.
Meghan
Life Coach/Mentor
Meghan brings a unique blend of experience working with both animals and youth. As an Animal Control Officer, she’s seen firsthand how the bond between animals and people can be a powerful tool for healing. With over 8 years of experience working with the developmentally disabled community, She’s witnessed how animals can help youth build trust, empathy, and emotional resilience. She’s also proud to serve on the board of SCARC, and in her free time, she enjoys hiking and being outdoors.
Ryan
Life Coach/Mentor
Ryan is an aspiring physical education teacher with a strong passion for supporting and engaging young people. A graduate of Roxbury High School, he went on to earn a degree in Exercise Science from Ithaca College. He currently works as a Special Education Aide, where he supports students with diverse learning needs in a compassionate and patient-centered way.
Ryan also brings several years of experience as a youth football coach and summer camp counselor, allowing him to connect naturally with children and young adults through movement, mentorship, and teamwork. He is known for being uplifting, personable, and highly relatable, and he consistently prioritizes creating a positive, encouraging environment where youth feel supported and motivated to grow.
Miranda
Life Coach/Mentor
Miranda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker certified in clinical adoption work. Currently working full-time as a school social worker, she has thoroughly enjoyed her work with the youth at Bloom and Grow Coaching. She is passionate about empowering young people to become their best selves, actively setting and working towards their personal goals. Believing in everyone's capacity for resilience, she is honored to be a part of their journey.
John
Elizabeth
Life Coach/Mentor
Elizabeth has a great passion for working with youth and their families, empowering them to address their challenges. She has been working in this field since 2009, focusing on goal-directed support and solution-focused interventions designed to address challenges associated with behavioral needs. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and has participated in additional training to further enhance her ability to assist youth. She looks forward to continuing to help families with the skills she has developed throughout her experience.
Danielle
Life Coach/Mentor
With over 15 years of experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds, Danielle is a dedicated and compassionate advocate—especially for young people facing adversity. She holds a degree in Social Work and has built her career supporting at-risk youth and those navigating trauma. Her focus has always been on building trusted relationships and creating safe spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Danielle brings patience, empathy, and a trauma-informed approach to every mentorship and youth engagement setting. Her belief is simple yet powerful: every young person deserves access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to grow into strong, confident adults.
Whether working in schools, community programs, or one-on-one mentorship, Danielle is committed to helping youth recognize their worth, build resilience, and reach their full potential.
Life Coach/Mentor
John is a dedicated mentor with a passion for guiding others, having begun his journey in 2007 as a volunteer with Big Brothers. A married father of three, he balances his life as a social worker, mentor, part-time musician, and sports enthusiast, always making time for family and creativity. He finds joy in writing and performing music and believes that supporting and encouraging growth in others can lead to lifelong positive change.
Will
Life Coach/Mentor
Will is a proud father of two wonderful sons, ages 14 and 10, who are his greatest inspiration. A longtime resident of Sussex County for over 25 years, he has built strong community ties and knows firsthand the value of mentorship—having benefited from it during his own youth. That experience helped him develop lasting, healthy habits that continue to guide his life today.
Professionally, Will has worked with children on the autism spectrum and has also served in a Batterers Intervention Program, where he supported individuals through meaningful behavior change and accountability. He’s passionate about giving back and is committed to helping young people build confidence, self-awareness, and positive direction—just as he was supported years ago.
Jim
Life Coach/Mentor
Jim has 25 years of social service experience. He has worked in family services with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency and Children’s Mobile Response. He also has an extensive mental health background working in residential settings and integrated case management outreach services. For the last two years, he has been a youth mentor/coach, and he has enjoyed building rapport with his clients, assessing their needs, and helping them develop healthy coping skills.
Life Coach/Mentor
Kimberly has had a lifelong passion for working with children and teens. Since high school, she has been actively involved in enrichment learning programs and has volunteered with organizations such as the Cockling Youth Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
Through her work in the mental health field, Kimberly builds meaningful, trusting connections with both her patients and the young people she mentors. Her diverse cultural background and lived experiences allow her to relate to youth in an authentic and compassionate way.
Known for her positive energy and upbeat spirit, Kimberly brings encouragement, motivation, and warmth to every interaction. As a parent, she is deeply committed to being a strong role model for her daughter—instilling values of kindness, resilience, and personal growth. Kimberly is also bilingual and fluent in Spanish, allowing her to better support and connect with a wider range of families
Ash
Life Coach/Mentor
Ash attended High Point Regional High School, where he founded Students Against Being Bullied (S.A.B.B.)—a nonprofit organization focused on combating harassment, intimidation, bullying, and promoting suicide prevention across school communities in the Tri-State area.
He began his career working at DASI (Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Intervention Services) as an emergency shelter intake and hotline worker while pursuing his degree in Psychology. Ash later completed his Bachelor’s in Psychology at Thomas Edison State University and went on to earn a Master’s in Homeland Security and Global Terrorism Studies from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
For the past eight years, Ash has served as a law enforcement officer, with a focus on behavioral threat assessment, school violence prevention, and community outreach. He has also acted as his agency’s LGBTQ Community Outreach Officer, helping to foster trust through inclusive events and advocacy.
In his free time, Ash enjoys hiking, fitness, community activism, and spending time with his three dogs—Bayou, Luna, and Maverick.
Wayne
Life Coach/Mentor
Wayne describes his life as one devoted to the growth and development of young people. He has always felt that the best way to reach young people was to meet them where they’re at; whether it’s on the sidelines coaching varsity football or a jail assisting them with corrective thoughts and actions. With 15 years of youth mentorship on his resume, Wayne always seeks to learn with each new endeavor, because none of us ever arrive at a place where we can’t be taught.
David
Meet Our Team
Life Coach/Mentor
David is a long-time Sussex County resident who returned as an adult to raise his family after growing up in the area. Since his return, he has built strong connections within the local community and consistently seeks ways to give back. In addition to his work with Bloom and Grow, David volunteers as a shift leader at Benny’s Bodega and, as a managing partner of a restaurant. He routinely coordinates school supply drives, food and toy collections, and other initiatives to support families and organizations across Sussex and Morris Counties.
Beyond his direct volunteer work, David is known for his ability to comfort and uplift those around him, using his energy and compassion to help others wherever possible. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, volunteering, and watching sports.
Patrick
Life Coach/Mentor
Patrick is a dedicated union electrician who brings a grounded, compassionate presence to his work as a mentor. Growing up with a brother who has Cerebral Palsy has given him unique insight into the experiences of individuals and families navigating disability-related challenges. This personal connection has shaped his ability to engage with empathy, patience, and authenticity. Patrick is passionate about supporting youth through life’s complexities and believes in the power of consistent, caring mentorship to build confidence and resilience.
Alexis
Life Coach/Mentor
Alexis has extensive experience in case management, family advocacy, and mentorship. As a former foster care and adoption mentor, she has worked to support, empower, and serve as a positive role model for youth and young adults as they navigate life challenges and become the best version of themselves. Alexis is committed to making a meaningful impact in the community and fostering a brighter future for those in need. In her free time, she enjoys trying new workout classes, exploring local parks, and volunteering her time to give back.
Kimberly
Rooted to Rise
Rooted to Rise is a one-on-one mentorship and life coaching service provided directly on college campuses by Bloom and Grow Coaching LLC. This program supports students in navigating the emotional, academic, and social demands of college life through consistent, individualized coaching rooted in the 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
Each student receives tailored support to build confidence, manage stress, set goals, and develop real-life skills in a way that feels personal, practical, and empowering.