After a career of 25 years of teaching theology and music for students ranging from preschool  through college age, and 25 years concurrently of Music Ministry and Pastoral Ministry in various churches, I felt a calling to move into therapy work. I returned to school while in my 40s and once I completed my Masters in Counseling, I opened my own private practice! I have never looked back! Although I miss teaching, I am able to incorporate my love of teaching by offering workshops, classes, and individual educational sessions to my clients. Educational Info: Masters in Counseling from University of St. Joseph, Connecticut, with a focus on community counseling and spirituality. Extensive training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy where I am Level 1 and 2 trained and have been a Program Assistant for both Level 1 and Level 2 trainings as well.

I have completed certifications in Pause Breathwork, Life Coaching, Purposeful Life Coaching, NLP (Neuro linguistic Programming), Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, and am a passionate reader (some would call me obsessed!) of all books pertaining to nutrition, mental health, and spirituality. Let’s just say the Amazon delivery folks know me well and my home has bookshelves in every room! I am passionate about people and that is evident in my work and in my love for family and friends. And, I am mom to not only two humans, but also to a beautiful pup named Chance who we are hoping will become a therapy dog one day soon! It has been challenging with the pandemic as training classes are fewer and you can’t do dog training on line! Stay tuned regarding Chance’s journey! He is a love!!!!