“Nothing needs to change yet; curiosity is enough to begin.”
I offer a safe relational space for people who want to slow down and make sense of their lives.
Seeking counsel—asking for help—is one of the clearest signs of strength. It reflects the part of you that knows something within needs care and attention. Every person encounters seasons of struggle. Whatever you are carrying right now, whatever brought you here, deserves to be met with compassion and respect. If what you read here resonates, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
I am a relational wellness practitioner offering trauma-informed, narrative-centered support for individuals and couples. My work is grounded in the belief that healing happens in relationship, unfolds over time, and is supported by curiosity, safety, and presence. In our work together, you are invited to tell the truth of your life, reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been unheard or unacknowledged, and gradually build a more compassionate relationship with yourself. This inner relationship becomes the foundation for healthier, more fulfilling connections with others. I do not diagnose or treat mental health disorders, nor do I impose predetermined outcomes or solutions. Instead, I offer a safe, attentive, and well-boundaried space where insight, meaning, and change can emerge in ways that feel authentic and sustainable to you. My background draws from decades of experience across physical therapy, psychology, business, and counseling-informed wellness work, with particular depth in narrative trauma care, parts-based approaches, and work with anger, shame, and abandonment. I work with individuals ages 12 through 80, as well as couples at many different stages of their relationship journey.
Personally:
I am married to Craig. I have three beautiful adult children: Danielle, Micheal, and Jordan. I also have a black labrador puppy named Jezebel Mae. My most favorite things to do is adventure cycling because it includes everything I love: physical exertion, travel, nature, camping, music, wine, food, coffee, yoga, poetry, and conversation. Of course, all of this is to me a taste of heaven and is best when shared with others.
Education:
- BS in Psychology from the University of Illinois, 1982
- BS in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University, 1983
- MBA from Northwestern University, 1992
Education related to narrative work:
- Lay Counselor certificate from the Allender Center, 2017
- Trauma-informed narrative therapy and facilitation of small group counseling. 2015 - present
- Internal Family Systems Informed
- Advanced Masters Program on the treatment of trauma through the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine
- Conversational Leadership With David Whyte