Presence. Safety. Story.
Togetherness Project exists to cultivate healing and restoration in communities around the world.
Soul Care Woman is an initiative of Togetherness Project devoted to restoring the feminine soul through presence, story, pastoral care, and resting in Jesus.
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Our Focus
Togetherness Project exists to cultivate belonging through safe, life-giving community where people feel seen, supported, and connected. And we help restore lives through healing-centered initiatives for women of all ages—rooted in faith, identity, and hope—so individuals and communities can move from survival to wholeness.
Our Mission is threefold: Education & Training, Sacred Support & Counsel, & Continuous Assistance.
Trauma Informed Training & Education
Education and Training: We empower churches, community leaders, and organizations to become trauma-informed by providing them with essential knowledge, tools, and frameworks. This equips them to recognize pain, respond with compassion, and create safe, healing environments that support long-term restoration within their communities both locally and globally.
Helping Tired Women Return Home Again
Sacred Support: Soul Care Woman is an initiative for women who are tired—emotionally, spiritually, and in their bodies—and need a safe place to breathe again. We offer safety before story and presence before performance, helping women return home to Jesus, to their own hearts, and to their divine design. We plant seeds of restoration, not rushing or fixing, for lasting wholeness.
Eva: Your Ally in Decision Support & Well-Being
Continuous Assistance: Providing Eva as a supplemental tool, ensuring individuals have access to emotional support and decision-making assistance whenever they need it. By providing individuals with a 24/7 empathetic support tool to process their life and navigate challenges with confidence and clarity, Eva is a vital resource ensuring that no one has to journey alone.
Melody Lovvorn
Executive Director, Togetherness Project
For the last sixteen years, I have walked closely with people in crisis—women and families navigating exhaustion, devastation, and profound life transitions.
As someone wired for play, connection, and embodied presence, I eventually realized I needed a way to step outside my office and tend to my own nervous system—to breathe, move, and remember joy. Through friends and community, I found myself in a new space outdoors, on the pickleball court, rediscovering laughter, sunlight, movement, and connection in a way that felt deeply restorative.
I hoped it might also become a relational pathway to young people through presence and shared life. And in many ways, it was. But what became increasingly clear was this: many of the young women I was meeting—especially college students—were already deeply tired. Not from inactivity, but from carrying pressure, performance, and unresolved pain far too early in life.
That realization led to a necessary shift. What these women needed most was not another activity, but a place of stillness and restoration—where safety comes before story, presence before performance, and identity before expectation. Soul Care Woman emerged from that discernment as an initiative of the Togetherness Project, focused on gently reorienting tired souls back to the gospel and the feminine design God intended from the beginning.
At the halfway point of my life, and inspired by the birth of my first grandbaby, Lively Grace, this is the assignment God has placed in my hands. I have just completed two companion books that form the foundation of this work: Grit & Grace: The Restoring of the Feminine Soul and The Soul Midwife: A Theology of Care & Presence for the Feminine Soul. We believe this will become a soul-care pathway for women to rest in Jesus through online and in-person resources, retreats, and community spaces. If this resonates with your heart, we hope you will help us build this program with prayer, presence and generosity.
"So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind." 1 Thessalonians. 5:11
Melody
*Melody is a certified executive, life, relationship, betrayal, trauma-informed, crisis & recovery coach
Our Advisory Board
is a team of experienced professionals in counseling, psychology and mental health who provide expert guidance to ensure all education, care and training meet the highest standards of care, ethical integrity, and alignment.
Raleigh, North Carolina
Michelle Torbor
is a LPC based in Birmingham, AL, with a private practice grounded in both professional expertise and personal experience. Her passion for counseling began with a spark from a 90s sitcom and grew into a life devoted to helping others find freedom and healing. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Auburn University, and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University. Michelle specializes in anxiety, depression, personal growth, and trauma recovery using EMDR.
She believes transformation starts with connection and leads to hope and emotional freedom.
Birmingham, Alabama
Melissa Loudin
is trauma-trained and has extensive experience working with women navigating trauma, as well as teaching curriculum through the Trauma Healing Institute. She specializes in creating safe, restorative environments where healing, growth, and connection can thrive. Passionate about creating inclusive spaces, Melissa empowers women from diverse backgrounds to connect, learn, and grow. With a heart for the world, she is deeply committed to fostering community-building and leveraging local initiatives to drive meaningful sustainable impact, lasting change, and empowerment for women worldwide.
Birmingham, Alabama
Dr. Langston Haygood
is the founder and Director of Covenant Counseling and Education Center in Birmingham, Alabama, and a licensed professional counselor with five academic degrees, including two master's and two doctoral degrees in theology and psychology. He has studied at seven institutions in the U.S. and abroad, served as an ordained Presbyterian pastor for 25 years, and has been an adjunct professor at three institutions. Dr. Haygood has founded and directed counseling centers in both the U.S. and Ukraine, combining academic expertise with compassionate care, making him a respected leader in both academic and counseling circles.
Birmingham, Alabama
Paul Johnson
is a fully Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, and Certified Christian Sex Therapist with extensive experience in trauma healing and relational counseling. Paul founded LifePractical Counseling Center and specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families on identity, intimacy, grief, trauma, codependency, family dynamics, and life transitions. He is also a certified PREPARE/ENRICH marriage counselor and collaborates with organizations on strategic planning, values development, and personal growth strategies.
Birmingham, Alabama
Courtney Shields, M.Ed.
is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience in trauma-informed care, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. She specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges using evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Structural Family Therapy, and The Gottman Method. She is dedicated to fostering resilience, meaningful connections, and personal transformation. She is committed to advance strategies for trauma recovery and relational wellness and lasting impact.
Birmingham, Alabama
Sherri Tate
is a trauma and abuse-informed coach with certifications in Mental Health Coaching, Brain Health Coaching, and Narrative Focused Trauma Care through the Allender Center. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in addressing domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and trauma through individual coaching, group counseling, and training workshops. Her work combines neuroscience, narrative therapy, and trauma-informed care to support healing and resilience. Sherrie is dedicated to advancing trauma education and equipping the mental health community with strategies to support both practitioners and survivors.
What Others Are Saying...
Working with Melody as a mental wellness coach has been a transformative experience. Her deep understanding of emotional resilience and practical strategies for managing stress have empowered me to navigate challenges with clarity and confidence. Melody’s compassionate approach and insightful guidance not only helped me build healthier habits but also gave me tools to foster greater balance and peace in my daily life. I am deeply grateful for her support and highly recommend her training to anyone seeking growth and lasting mental wellness.
As a teacher, I’ve seen firsthand how important mental wellness is for both educators and students. Melody’s training provided me with practical tools to manage stress, improve my emotional well-being, and create a more positive classroom environment. Her approach is relatable, compassionate, and deeply insightful, equipping me to better support my students while maintaining my own balance. This training has given me some creativity to be a better teacher, and has been a game-changer for both my personal and professional life.
As a parent, I was worried about my daughter's emotional well-being after a series of challenging events in our family. We turned to Togetherness Project for help, and it was the best decision. Their support services and recommendations provided a safe space for our daughter to communicate and heal. The organization was understanding and empathetic. With their assistance, we've become a stronger and more connected family unit. And, I can't thank them enough for the positive impact they've had on our lives.
Togetherness Project is a 501-C3 non-profit organization relying on monthly donors, corporations and organizations to provide soul care ministry by creating sacred spaces where women can rest, heal, and be restored to their God-given identity.
Contact Us!
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Email
melody@togethernessproject.com
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Phone
(205) 910-8973
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Physical Address
1500 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Mailing Address:
130 Inverness Plaza, Suite 218
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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