BIO
Tonya McBean has a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Memphis. She began her career working on a hospital unit as a psychotherapist and also had a private practice. Tonya transitioned into the medical industry where she covered 22 hospitals in the Central Florida area. She retired at age 50 to write full time which began as a hobby and then became her passion. The theme to her books is healing from your past so that you can live your best life by dealing with what’s coming at you. Tonya’s books help you release the past and enjoy the present by emptying the hidden garbage you collected. The spiritual theme in each book along with the tools the books provide are the keys to a healthier way of life.
TONYA MCBEAN’S BOOKS
The Shattered Faberge Egg
Chasing Calm
Chasing Peace
Chasing Healing
Chasing Rescue
Chasing Jesus
Tonya’s writing is poignant and insightful, drawing upon her personal journey of healing and journey of overcoming adversity. Having navigated her own serious health challenges she is able to convey compassion to others through her writing.
Chasing Healing was nominated for an Eric Hoffer award and The Shattered Faberge Egg was made into a major motion picture, Shattered, which is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi. The movie based on Tonya’s story is about narcissistic abuse and has been seen by millions around the world.
Tonya’s journey is inspiring audiences through books, talks, and podcasts by offering a testament to the power of healing and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Mission
My mission as an author is to inspire healing, hope, and transformation through the power of storytelling.
Drawing from my own journey as a psychotherapist, medical professional, survivor, and speaker, I write to help others confront their past, embrace their present, and pursue a more meaningful life.
Through deeply personal and spiritually infused narratives, my books uncover the hidden wounds we all carry, and offer the keys to resilience, self-discovery, and faith.
Whether it’s surviving emotional trauma, overcoming chronic illness, or finding peace amidst life’s chaos, my stories are for anyone ready to reclaim their strength and live life with purpose.Your healing is possible. Your peace is worth chasing. Your best life is waiting.