Hi! I’m so glad to see you here. I know that we all encounter difficulties in life, and I believe that you are the expert of your own life. My philosophy of counseling is that my job is to walk alongside you in your journey and help you use the strengths and resources you have inside you. Asking for help in those moments when you are struggling is a healthy response to difficulty. My goal is to assist you in developing self-awareness and learning the skills to solve your own problems. 

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I work with couples, teenagers and adults. I work a lot with relationship difficulties, but I also can help with general life difficulties, grief counseling, anxiety, depression, OCD, premarital counseling, and career exploration. I use acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems therapy (IFS), and emotion-focused therapy (EFT) depending on what you find helpful.

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I strongly respect your worldview and if you wish it, can integrate spiritual integration in the counseling experience. One of the things I specialize in is working with clients dealing with religious trauma, so we can also unpack ways in which religion has been toxic in your life.

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My bachelor’s degree was in Art Education and Psychology from Calvin University in 1991 and I was an art and technology teacher for about 18 years. I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health from Cornerstone University in 2022. I’m trauma and addiction informed and continue to educate myself about effective counseling techniques.

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​In my personal life, I experienced the loss of my husband in 2015. I have three grown children and we have walked through some difficult times together and come out on the other side. I love to travel and you never know where in the world I might be for our sessions. Wherever it is, though, I'll make sure I have privacy and good internet. I enjoy walking, exploring new places, having deep conversations, reading, and dancing.

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I look forward to getting to know you. I have the utmost faith that together we can resolve whatever problems you are dealing with in your life.