I am passionate about healing and restoration. I want to help people feel better, overcome life-controlling issues, get unstuck, and become who they are meant to be.
My heart is outraged over the injustice done to women and children, and it aches with those who are in pain.
Often, strangers share their painful stories and say I felt safe upon meeting me. I desire to create safe spaces for those struggling with the painful issues of life. People need safe and supportive places to share their stories, learn healthy coping methods, and gain the courage to move forward.
Throughout my own journey, I have gained many tools to help others. The Grief Recovery Method is one of the tools I use that equips people with action steps to move forward from places of pain due to loss of any kind.
I have also led Journaling for Healing groups with women who have been affected by domestic violence. I have been trained in The Genesis Process Change Group (Relapse Prevention) and Open Hearts Journey groups, which are also beneficial.
I am originally from Georgia but spent the first half of my adult life in Hawaii from 2001 to 2023. My family recently moved to Holland, MI (2023). I have been married to a wonderful man since July 10, 1999. We have two awesome kids (currently 18 and 11). We spent one life-changing year as a foster family to 4 beautiful children (ages 2-12). We are honored to have been part of their stories and still have a passion for adoption and supporting foster youth.
I have experience working multiculturally with a diverse group of people. We have spent over 18 years traveling to Europe, Asia, Africa, Mexico, and South America, where we served the poor, taught and helped those in need. I have a bachelor’s degree in Leadership and am currently in graduate school preparing to be a licensed mental health counselor. I am currently a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. I enjoy training, coaching, and mentoring others.
If you or someone you love is looking for support and would also like to be equipped with tools to more effectively help others, please contact me!