Since I have always been the person people talk to about their problems, I knew counseling was the right fit for me.  I have been in practice for 30 years and I love what I do! Helping people move past their pain while allowing them to become their most authentic selves is my passion. 

Much of the work I do is helping individuals heal the deep wounds caused by abuse and neglect. These experiences continue to impact lives long after the trauma is over. I understand the challenges survivors face in dealing with intense emotions, establishing trust within relationships and finding positive ways to parent. I believe that what happened to you does not have to define who you truly are. By creating a space of safety and trust, I help guide people through their pain and discover a path toward healing. It is possible to create a life that belongs to your present and your future that is no longer defined by your past!

There are so many things that pull us in a million directions every day. Juggling work, kids, home, activities, and relationships, life can seem almost impossible (not to mention exhausting!).  Under all this stress, we can become completely overwhelmed. All we want is to be heard, understood, and supported, but too often, we keep all of this to ourselves, often resulting in anxiety and depression. 

But you are not alone. I have proven tools to help you manage your life more effectively. These skills are grouded in cognitive-based psychology and in mindfulness-based practices. These tools have been transformational in my own life and I know they can do the same for you! Let me show you how these tools can help you reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and create room for more resilience and joy!  

I am blessed to be a mom to twin daughters, a stepmom to my bonus daughter, and a furmama to 3 cats and our dog Pippin and a very proud "Terbear" to our grandson, Alex! I am a US Air Force Veteran and had the honor of serving my country for six years. I am currently living with my wonderful husband in the beautiful west valley of Phoenix Arizona.