From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Your Guide to Transformation

 I’m not just your therapist or coach—I’m your purpose pusher. Together, we’ll transform your deepest wounds into your greatest strengths and help you discover the person you were always meant to be.

MY JOURNEY

From Corrections to Healing: A Path of Purpose

My Story My Story

My journey into mental health didn’t start in a classroom—it began in the corridors of correctional facilities, where I spent 10.5 years witnessing both human suffering and incredible resilience. Working in corrections gave me a front-row seat to trauma, survival, and the extraordinary capacity people have to transform even in the most challenging circumstances.

This experience shaped everything about how I approach healing. I’ve seen people at their lowest points find ways to rebuild. I’ve witnessed how our greatest challenges can become our most powerful catalysts for growth. And I learned that true transformation isn’t just about feeling better—it’s about becoming better.

Why I Made the Transition

After years of working within a system focused on containment, I felt called to work in a space focused on transformation. I wanted to help people not just survive their experiences, but use them as fuel for becoming their most authentic selves. That calling led me to pursue both therapy and life coaching, creating a unique approach that honors both healing and growth.

What This Experience Taught Me
  • People are far more resilient than they realize
  • Our worst experiences often contain our greatest wisdom
  • Transformation is possible at any age and from any starting point
  • Everyone deserves to be seen as more than their worst moment
  • Real change happens through relationship and understanding

What Drives My Work

My Mission

To help people transform their pain into purpose and step fully into their most authentic selves. I believe that within every ending lies the seed of a new beginning, and my role is to help you recognize and nurture that potential.

What I Stand For

  • Authenticity Over Perfection

    Your real self is far more powerful than any polished version you think you should be.

  • Transformation Over Management

    We're not just managing symptoms—we're creating fundamental change in how you experience yourself and your life.

  • Relationship Over Technique

    Healing happens in connection. While I use evidence-based methods, the relationship we build is the foundation of your transformation.

  • Hope Over History

    Your past experiences inform your story but don't have to define your future. There's always room for a new chapter.

  • Purpose Over Pain

    Your struggles aren't meaningless—they're preparing you for something greater than you can imagine.

How I Can Support Your Journey

As Your Therapist

I specialize in helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and life’s most challenging experiences. My approach combines evidence-based treatments like EMDR and somatic therapy with deep compassion and understanding.

Unique Perspective

My corrections background gives me insight into trauma, resilience, and human nature that most therapists simply don’t have. I understand survival, hypervigilance, and what it takes to rebuild after difficult experiences.

As Your Life Coach

I help people move beyond healing into thriving—discovering their purpose, transforming their careers, building authentic relationships, and creating lives that truly reflect who they are.

My Approach

 I’m what I call a “purpose pusher”—someone who will challenge you to see your potential, support you through change, and refuse to let you settle for less than your authentic self.

The Combination

This dual expertise allows me to meet you wherever you are. Whether you need healing first or you’re ready to build on existing healing, I can support your entire transformation journey.

Professional Background
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Certified Life Coach
  • EMDR Certified Therapist
  • Trauma Specialist Certification
  • 10.5 years corrections experience
  • Specialized training in somatic approaches, complex trauma, and life transitions
BEYOND THE OFFICE

The Person Behind The Practice

What Fuels Me

When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me exploring the outdoors, practicing yoga, reading everything I can about psychology and human potential, and spending time with loved ones. I believe that my own commitment to growth and self-care directly impacts my ability to serve others effectively.

My Personal Commitments
Ongoing Learning
I regularly attend trainings and workshops to stay current with best practices
Social Justice
I'm passionate about mental health equity and breaking down barriers to care
Mentorship
I enjoy supporting newer therapists entering the field
Community Involvement
I speak at conferences and contribute to professional organizations
What Brings Me Joy
  • Hiking and connecting with nature
  • Practicing mindfulness and meditation
  • Reading novels and exploring new ideas
  • Cooking and sharing meals with friends
  • Witnessing my clients' breakthrough moments
  • Creating spaces where people feel truly seen and understood

My Personal Philosophy

I practice what I teach. I’ve done my own therapy work, continue to seek supervision and consultation, and regularly reflect on my own growth edges. I believe that my willingness to stay curious about myself makes me a better guide for others.

The Bigger Picture

WHY THIS WORK MATTERS

Creating Ripple Effects

 When you heal and grow, it doesn’t just change your life—it changes the lives of everyone around you. Your children, partners, friends, and colleagues all benefit from your authenticity and growth. This is how we change the world, one person at a time.

Breaking Cycles

 Having worked in corrections, I’ve seen how trauma and pain can pass from generation to generation. But I’ve also seen how one person’s commitment to healing can break those cycles completely. Your transformation matters more than you know.

Reducing Stigma

Every person who seeks therapy or coaching helps normalize mental health support. You’re not just getting help—you’re making it easier for others to get help too.

MY COMMITMENT TO YOU

What You Can Expect

In Our Work Together:

  • Complete Confidentiality: Your stories and experiences are held with the utmost privacy and respect
  • Cultural Sensitivity: I welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and orientations
  • Trauma-Informed Care: Every interaction is designed with safety and empowerment in mind
  • Collaborative Approach: You’re the expert on your own life—I’m here to support and guide
  • Authentic Presence: I bring my whole self to our work, and I invite you to do the same
My Promise:

 I will show up fully present, prepared, and committed to your growth. I will challenge you when you need challenging, support you when you need support, and believe in your potential especially when you can’t see it yourself.

Ready to Begin Your Rebirth?

Whether you're seeking therapy for healing or coaching for growth—or both—I'm here to support your transformation.
Free Consultation Available: Before we begin working together, I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss your goals, answer your questions, and help determine the best path forward for your unique situation.

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