About Me

People are my passion. I grew up in Springfield, Missouri and am invested in helping our community thrive. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from Drury University where I studied Psychology and Criminal Justice. After working in social services for many years, then later as a stay-at-home mom and foster parent, I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a Mental Health Counselor. Through past work with clients and personal experience with the family court system, I realize that my special talents lie in helping people who are seeking help with divorce recovery, co-parenting, survivors of narcissistic abuse, anxiety, depression, and goal-setting. I am also a Professional Mediator specializing in Family Mediation. I believe in a holistic approach to living and a balanced lifestyle and look forward to helping my clients achieve their dreams. I am a homeless advocate and love meeting our unsheltered friends, hearing their stories, and finding ways to lend support. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with family, being out in nature, photography, reading, learning,  walking, attending live theater, and spending time with my cats and giant Lab, Dugan.