About

I love adventure whether it's hiking or traveling the globe. Experiencing life is what brings me joy. I am enthusiastic to try new things and when I share these experiences with my two grown children or my husband of 26 years, it doubles the fun.

I also have a passion for animals. I have volunteered at several exotic wildlife rescues and have cared for large carnivores such as tigers, bears, and leopards, as well as primates, sloths, and farm animals. My own animals make me smile every day.

I received my Bachelor's degree in Human Development with an emphasis on psychology in 1994. I then went on to receive my teaching credential and became a school teacher to help shape minds for many years. Now, I am wanting to teach others what I have learned as I have continued to study different strategies and theories about how to change and strengthen thoughts and behavior.

I have a deep level of faith and have been providing counseling for a Christian church for over 20 years. Helping men, women, and youth to set their thoughts in a more healthy direction is a gift of mine. Whether it was in self love, communication and relationship skills, overcoming struggles and obstacles of life or dealing with disappointment and grief, I have walked with others through it all.

Since I am always looking for challenges and ways to grow and learn for myself, I wanted to bring it all together. Wellness counseling and life coaching incorporates all I have learned in my many years of teaching, researching healthy mental strategies, and gaining spiritual understanding. Now, I would like to share with you all that I have learned. The skills I will teach you can change your life, just as they have for myself and countless others.