I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship. 

– Brene Brown

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My Background

I would describe myself as caring, funny, passionate, resourceful, strong but easy going, and loyal. I am not afraid to speak my truth. It is important that people feel safe and comfortable around me and I often use humor in my practice and my own personal relationships.  Finding the right “fit” is always important when looking for a counselor. If I am not a good fit for you, I will do my best to help you find a counselor who is.  

It’s nice to meet you! I grew up in Southern California in a family of 7.  My mom rarely listened to music in our old station wagon. We listened to talk radio and call in/advice shows with therapists. I loved it and would guess at what I would say in response to the callers.  Usually my mom shouted out the best advice first. I have always enjoyed people and knew I wanted to be in a helping profession of some kind. I received my Bachelor’s of Psychology with a Minor in Family Science in 1996. After a year of working in a residential treatment center with at-risk teens, I attended graduate school;  graduating from Boise State University with my MSW in 2000. I spent the first 11 years of my career working in foster care and adoption and eventually steered back here where I always wanted to be.  I moved to Arizona in 2001.  I love it, but I am not going to lie, the summers still make me homesick.  

I am a mom (of humans and dogs), a wife, a sister, aunt, niece, daughter, a friend.  I enjoy traveling, playing the piano and ukulele, singing karaoke, being outdoors, and going to the theater. I love movies and television and can likely keep up with any movie references. I have a weakness for TV and news bloopers on youtube.   I love collecting things from the 1970s including the Muppets and all things Wonder Woman.   My newest addiction since Covid is wooden jigsaw puzzles which makes me think I might be getting old!