So many people bombard us with cliches like “Life is what you make it” or “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” when the unexpected happens or we lose control of situations and ourselves. Not only does this usually make us feel worse and/or not heard, we usually do not know what those sayings mean. I’m sure people typically mean well when using these phrases, however, we need practical remedies to the “cards we were dealt” in our personal lives. It’s rare that the average person listens to us, validates us, AND helps us process what’s happening so that we can wholeheartedly move on. As your therapist, I will be this person. For more than 10 years, I have worked with children, adolescents, families, and couples in churches, schools, hospitals, grief centers and private practice as a teen parent educator, teacher, school counselor (other duties: 504 Coordinator, RTI/IAT Liaison, Crisis Team Manager, and Behavior Specialist) and licensed therapist. I have helped many and can help you too. I have had the pleasure of learning so much about people to strengthen and educate others during difficult times. My passion and commitment is to help you heal by giving you a safe space to grieve, breathe, heal, think, vent, and process your life in a healthy way. I am here to give you the skills to access your strength when it feels impossible to do so.