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About Me

In America, two out of three adults have suffered from an Acute Childhood Event that has led to physical ailments such as autoimmune disorders and heart disease, as well as depression and anxiety. in addition, many adults are traumatized for the first time or re-traumatized by events that occur as adults. By recognizing the trauma and working to heal that pain, adults can actually heal their physical and emotional disorders and lead healthier, happier lives. I use my experience and training to help clients find that past pain that is affecting the present. We then work to heal the pain to move forward.

Having experienced many challenges throughout my life, including not living in a way that was authentic to myself, I understand how the past can influence the present. My pain became deeply rooted when I was sexually traumatized as a preschooler. I grew up in a home with parents who were emotionally unavailable. Combine that with years of bullying at school, and I learned to cope by completely changing into someone people would like--at the cost of losing myself. I kept all that up for over 20 years until I felt like I would literally disappear. That's when I knew I couldn't do it any more. I left an unhealthy marriage of 20 years and a career I never wanted to pursue, and I started to really live my ideal life by learning to be myself again. I know how powerful that journey can be, and I want to help lead others toward that freedom from the pain.

I am a career educator who transitioned into life coaching in 2015 when I began formally training with Martha Beck, a pioneer in the field of life coaching. I also have a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in school counseling. I use my experience, education, and natural abilities to help lead clients through painful emotions which are often brought on by past trauma or negative events. The first step to healing begins with finding a compassionate witness. I will be that person for you.