About Me:
A thirty-something-years-young thinker, external processor turned writer, woman warrior who loves Jesus, her Father God, and the Holy Spirit who leads her. Born in Bancroft, Ontario, and raised in various parts of Pennsylvania, “the north country” of NY state and New York City. Currently living in Ohio with my husband where I am resting, providing therapy, and researching.
I am passionate about people, communities, diversity, and social-focused, Biblical justice. The focus of my studies is clinical therapy and research on trauma and sexual abuse within enclave religious communities. Having lived in Brooklyn/East New York for 11 years, I’d been living and doing ministry in inner-city neighborhoods. Working with the two worlds of insular religious communities and the inner city is teaching me a broader perspective of diverse human experiences.
Special Interests
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Abuse & Trauma
- Church Hurt
- Communication Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-esteem Issues
- Adjustment Issues
- Panic Attacks
- Grief/Loss
- Family Relationships
- Inner Healing/Core Wounds
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Relationship Conflict Issues
Populations Served
- Adults, 18+
- Groups
Coaching Services Available in All States
- Mentor/Mentee Relationship
An intentional relationship of mentoring and teaching through the lived experience of walking alongside another. Discussion of one’s past and present personal journey through joys and sorrows that strengthens one’s self for the future. - Spiritual Discipleship
A spiritually focused relationship where one wishes to grow in their Christian faith and understanding of themselves in relationship to God and others. Wrestling through questions of faith, church hurt, and spiritual abuse is common, though not limited to, in these conversations. - Personal Organization & Management
Practical and solution-focused conversations that assist an individual in organizing and managing one’s time, energy, finances, work/life balance, and relationships. - Whole Person Wellness
What makes a whole, healthy person? Whole Person Wellness explores the individual’s need for overall health which is caring for the heart, mind, body, & soul. - Trauma Focused Care
Creating a safe space for an individual to discuss life experiences and find safety in community; a necessary aspect on the journey of healing. Referrals are offered for psychotherapy work that falls outside the limits of coaching services.
Key factors of coaching services include but are not limited to, an understanding of our confidential relationship, an understanding of the scope of practice for coaching, and the use of trauma-aware, biopsychosocial + spiritual model for a whole-person coaching method. Referral services are available for psychotherapy work that falls outside the limits of coaching services.
Types of Licensed Treatment Provided Only in Ohio
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Relaxation Therapy
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