Jirzia Blackman is a licensed clinical social worker, wife, mother, speaker, coach, and author passionate about helping people heal in real-life spaces, not just in the therapy room. She is the founder of Authentic Beyond the Couch, a platform dedicated to transforming lives through workshops, keynotes, coaching, and courses rooted in honesty, healing, and human connection.

Jirzia brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to her work and is trained in multiple trauma-informed modalities, including Certified EMDR Therapist, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, Level III Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). But what truly sets her apart is her ability to merge clinical depth with personal truth.

Her personal journey through faith transitions, identity shifts, and deep emotional healing has shaped her mission: to bring authenticity, healing, and honest conversation into real life spaces - beyond the couch, beyond the titles, and beyond the silence.

Whether she’s speaking on stage, writing, or hosting intimate group work, Jirzia shows up with heart, truth, and a commitment to helping others rewrite their stories with clarity and compassion.