DeLena Johnson is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of WHOO Cares, LLC (Wounded Humans Overcoming Obstacles), a mental health consulting and wellness organization dedicated to promoting emotional wellness, mental health education, and healing-centered support. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health and education fields.

Throughout her career, DeLena has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families, equipping them with practical, evidence-informed tools that support mental wellness, emotional regulation, resilience, and personal growth. Her professional expertise includes substance use and addiction support, youth and adult mental health services, parent and teen support groups, crisis intervention, and non-offending parent education. Her work is rooted in trauma-informed care, cultural responsiveness, and a deep commitment to reducing mental health stigma.

In 2021, DeLena founded WHOO Cares—Wounded Humans Overcoming Obstacles, guided by the mission of “nurturing the wounds of the wounded—one human at a time.” Through WHOO Cares, she provides mental health consulting, social-emotional learning (SEL) training, wellness workshops, seminars, and mental health awareness programs designed to strengthen emotional intelligence and improve overall well-being. WHOO Cares serves individuals, schools, churches, nonprofits, and community organizations, offering both faith-based and non-faith-based mental health services.

A key focus of DeLena’s work is supporting faith-based organizations and churches in developing mental health resources, crisis response protocols, and mental health crisis support teams, helping organizations responsibly address mental health needs within their communities while integrating compassion, education, and practical support.

Through her work as a Social Worker, mental health consultant, and wellness advocate, DeLena intentionally creates brave spaces where healing is normalized, mental health stigma is dismantled, and individuals are empowered to thrive emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Whether serving in schools, churches, or community settings, her mission remains unwavering: to nurture the wounds of the wounded—one human at a time—while building healthier individuals, stronger families, and more resilient communities.

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Always Remember: 
“Healing is not a destination—it’s a journey. And no one should have to walk it alone.”