Understanding Your Journey and Supporting Your Growth

As a wife and mother of two incredible sons, alongside several beloved pets including two dogs and two cats, my journey through marriage, separation, divorce, and remarriage has provided me with profound insights and understanding. Additionally, my roles as a daughter and sister have further enriched my perspective, highlighted the significance of comprehending and honored individual truths, all of which deeply inform my work.

I am deeply passionate about nature, particularly trees, mountains, rivers and streams. An avid lifelong learner and reader, I delve into subjects close to my heart. Seeking out new experiences, I find joy in traveling and camping, especially in our country's breathtaking National Parks.

Over the course of my career, I've gained extensive experience across diverse settings, including child welfare, community mental health, hospitals, schools, healthcare, group practices, and corporate environments. These varied experiences in providing therapy to individuals, couples, and groups have sharpened my clinical skills and deepened my commitment to fostering mindfulness in both my own life and the lives of those I work with. I actively pursue mindfulness in my daily life and have led mindfulness sessions for individuals and large groups, as well as conducted trainings and speaking engagements on mindfulness-based topics.

Whether in a therapy session or during a presentation, I sensitively recognize the shared challenges of the human experience while valuing individual differences. Understanding the hurdles, you face in both work and personal life, I strive to empathize with your journey. By acknowledging your unique life path and meeting you where you are, I aim to foster heightened awareness, compassion, and purpose towards a more fulfilling life, both personally and professionally. My approach is person-centered and inclusive, dedicated to providing affirming care that respects neurodiversity and gender identity.

I am deeply committed to authenticity, fostering transparency through openly sharing my own mistakes and offering bold guidance, when necessary, while consistently validating your experiences and their significance. I navigate discussions of seemingly "uncomfortable" topics such as emotions, sex, secrets, regrets, as well as other vulnerabilities, with ease, creating an environment of open dialogue and understanding. Moreover, I wholeheartedly embrace the humor, joy, and occasional awkwardness that come with the journey of self-discovery.