I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.- Maya Angelou. This quote speaks to the core of my practice. I want you to feel heard, seen, and understood. I hope to have you leave each session feeling better than when you arrived.

My practice specialties include adult survivors of childhood abuse/trauma, substance use, PTSD, abuse and neglect, mental health disorders, recidivism/institutionalization, life transitions, and grief & loss. I am an LGBTQIA+ ally and safe practitioner.

I personally understand what it means to rise from the ashes of dysfunction, substance abuse, and trauma into a new life of stability. Regardless of how you arrived at your current situation, I would be delighted to accompany you on your journey toward peace. You do not have to bear your burdens alone anymore.

About me: I’ve been married for 14 years in a blended family with five children; the oldest four are adults living independently. Our family has grown with marriages and grandchildren. Watching our children become adults has been rewarding and challenging as we redefine parenting. As a teen parent, I lived in public housing and worked multiple jobs, struggling to adapt to adulthood. After my second child, I chose to seek stability for my kids. Blending families brought major growing pains and co-parenting strains, but we built a solid marital and family foundation. We added a child in 2012, bringing new challenges and fulfillment. When the older kids left for college, I pursued education and became an LLMSW and certified trauma professional. I earned a BSW (2021) and MSW (2022) from Grand Valley State University.

I understand what it means to rise from the ashes of dysfunction, substance abuse, and trauma into a new life of stability. Regardless of how you arrived at your current situation, I would be delighted to accompany you on your journey toward inner peace and peace of mind. You do not have to bear your burdens alone anymore. Lean on me. I look forward to helping you become the person you want to be.