Special Interests
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~ I look forward to hearing your story ~ I hold a special interest in the roles I’ve personally experienced: women, moms, children, military families, Veterans & First Responders, those who’ve experienced trauma, those with autoimmune disorders, the lost and the faith-filled. |
Military & First Responders (includes Healthcare workers)
As a retired military spouse, I endured & thrived raising children, frequent moves, deployments, living with a combat Vet, both camaraderie and loneliness, new adventures, rare experiences, military culture and the requirement to be flexible due to the unexpectedness of nearly everything. I’ve served in family readiness, LINKS, started a non-profit and attribute some of my most rewarding life work in helping combat Veterans & first responders work through their life stressors & complex trauma.
Trauma
Trauma is life altering and affects every facet of a person’s life. It can lead to a multitude of debilitating symptoms and is directly correlated to anxiety, depression, PTSD and suicide. I’m passionate in partnering for hope. I offer a safe place to share, process, gain new tools, and aid discovering empowerment and strength in what I call the trauma dance. As a young person, once diagnosed with PTSD, I offer a light and speak truth that it IS possible to live a life of freedom, joy and peace.
Women & Mothers
I’m eager to offer women a safe place to rest awhile, take a breath and just be. I love partnering with women to find faith, freedom, joy and self-compassion in the mist of life’s challenges. I supply connection, encouragement and an environment that refreshes the soul.
Children
As a multi-preschool founder, a mother and a heart for at-risk youth, I’m passionate about meeting children just as they are. I love offering an environment that is safe and encourages discovery, curiosity and questioning. I deliver methods from early childhood education, psychology and social work best practices. I offer therapeutic play through the lens of Person-In-Environment, Strengths Perspective, Relational-cultural theory, Reggio Emilia, Child-Centered and Montessori aware principles. I offer parenting guidance through the lens of Love & Logic and Positive Parenting.
Autoimmune
As a woman with Hashimotos and other autoimmune disorders, I understand many physical symptoms that appear unexplainable and the frustration that follows. Several years ago, through my health journey, I connected with a Natural Path Doctor that changed my life. I learned the impact of food allergies & intolerances, the impact of inflammation, bad bacteria & gases and the direct correlation of the digestive system, nervous system and gut. I love offering hope, sharing what I know and connecting people to resources.
Faith
As a believer, I offer Christ-centered live-giving support and guidance to those of the same faith. I’m dedicated to honoring those that desire to weave faith into their counseling experience. I encourage and offer prayer with and over my clients. I am in continual prayer over myself and my counseling practice for discernment, wisdom and the ability to reflect Jesus grace and love throughout my journey with each of my clients. I strive to extend hope, encouragement, freedom, positive change, service and vision. * If we don't share the same faith, that's ok! I work with people from a variety of spiritual beliefs and backgrounds!
As a retired military spouse, I endured & thrived raising children, frequent moves, deployments, living with a combat Vet, both camaraderie and loneliness, new adventures, rare experiences, military culture and the requirement to be flexible due to the unexpectedness of nearly everything. I’ve served in family readiness, LINKS, started a non-profit and attribute some of my most rewarding life work in helping combat Veterans & first responders work through their life stressors & complex trauma.
Trauma
Trauma is life altering and affects every facet of a person’s life. It can lead to a multitude of debilitating symptoms and is directly correlated to anxiety, depression, PTSD and suicide. I’m passionate in partnering for hope. I offer a safe place to share, process, gain new tools, and aid discovering empowerment and strength in what I call the trauma dance. As a young person, once diagnosed with PTSD, I offer a light and speak truth that it IS possible to live a life of freedom, joy and peace.
Women & Mothers
I’m eager to offer women a safe place to rest awhile, take a breath and just be. I love partnering with women to find faith, freedom, joy and self-compassion in the mist of life’s challenges. I supply connection, encouragement and an environment that refreshes the soul.
Children
As a multi-preschool founder, a mother and a heart for at-risk youth, I’m passionate about meeting children just as they are. I love offering an environment that is safe and encourages discovery, curiosity and questioning. I deliver methods from early childhood education, psychology and social work best practices. I offer therapeutic play through the lens of Person-In-Environment, Strengths Perspective, Relational-cultural theory, Reggio Emilia, Child-Centered and Montessori aware principles. I offer parenting guidance through the lens of Love & Logic and Positive Parenting.
Autoimmune
As a woman with Hashimotos and other autoimmune disorders, I understand many physical symptoms that appear unexplainable and the frustration that follows. Several years ago, through my health journey, I connected with a Natural Path Doctor that changed my life. I learned the impact of food allergies & intolerances, the impact of inflammation, bad bacteria & gases and the direct correlation of the digestive system, nervous system and gut. I love offering hope, sharing what I know and connecting people to resources.
Faith
As a believer, I offer Christ-centered live-giving support and guidance to those of the same faith. I’m dedicated to honoring those that desire to weave faith into their counseling experience. I encourage and offer prayer with and over my clients. I am in continual prayer over myself and my counseling practice for discernment, wisdom and the ability to reflect Jesus grace and love throughout my journey with each of my clients. I strive to extend hope, encouragement, freedom, positive change, service and vision. * If we don't share the same faith, that's ok! I work with people from a variety of spiritual beliefs and backgrounds!
"You are not broken, you are breaking through." - Author Unknown
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