I became a counselor because I’ve lived through the kind of pain and rebuilding that many of my clients face. As the document shares, “I sat out a semester to regroup and reorient to life after the death of my husband,” and that experience reshaped my understanding of grief, resilience, and what it means to start again. Walking through my own trauma awakened a deep desire to support others whose lives have been changed by loss, adversity, or unexpected transitions. Over time, that calling grew stronger. The Calm Corner reflects this purpose—bringing together “lived experience, clinical experience, and evidence‑based treatment” to help people heal at their own pace. Becoming a counselor felt like a natural extension of who I am: a cycle breaker, a nurturer, and someone committed to helping others find steadiness, meaning, and hope after hardship.

I work best with clients who are navigating trauma, grief, loss, or major life transitions—people who are trying to make sense of experiences that have reshaped their world. My approach is grounded in compassion and lived experience; as your document notes, “I sat out a semester to regroup and reorient to life after the death of my husband,” and that journey deepened my ability to sit with others in their pain and rebuilding. I’m especially effective with individuals who want a calm, relational space to explore their story, understand the beliefs formed in childhood, and reconnect with their sense of purpose. At The Calm Corner, I integrate “lived experience, clinical experience, and evidence‑based treatment” to support clients managing trauma, ADHD, sobriety, and the emotional weight of life changes. I also work well with clients who value a steady, grounded presence—someone who honors their pace, respects their process, and walks with them as they move toward healing, clarity, and resilience.

I help clients understand that trauma recovery is a process, not a quick fix. Painful emotions often surface along the way, and I honor that each person’s healing journey is uniquely their own.

Clients can expect me to build genuine rapport, create a safe and grounded space, and gently explore how childhood experiences and early beliefs continue to shape their present.

My work as a therapist is deeply shaped by both my lived experience and my professional training. A defining part of my story is reflected in your bio, which notes that “she sat out a semester to regroup and reorient to life after the death of her husband.” Walking through profound grief at a young age strengthened my compassion, resilience, and commitment to supporting others whose lives have been touched by trauma, loss, or major transitions. My values are also rooted in the belief that “human beings are meant not just to survive but to thrive and live out their purpose.” This perspective guides the way I show up for clients—with reverence, hope, and a steady presence that honors their dignity and lived experiences. Professionally, my practice is informed by years of trauma‑responsive clinical work across outpatient, telehealth, hospital, and community settings. My résumé highlights extensive experience providing psychotherapy, psychoeducation, crisis‑responsive care, and evidence‑based interventions such as CPT, DBT skills, and grief and loss counseling. My background in chaplaincy and 15 years in ministry further shape my ability to hold space for clients navigating spiritual, emotional, and existential pain. Together, these experiences allow me to offer therapy that is grounded, empathetic, culturally attuned, and deeply respectful of each client’s story.

 I tailor therapy by beginning with a deep understanding of each client’s story, strengths, and lived experiences. My approach is relational and trauma‑informed, grounded in the belief from your bio that “human beings are meant not just to survive but to thrive and live out their purpose.” I take time to build rapport, create safety, and understand the beliefs and patterns shaped by a client’s past—including trauma, grief, or major life transitions.