Every family has a story, and yours matters. I have lived the beautiful and complex realities of family life through a long marriage and raising children through adoption, with needs and strengths that stretched me in unexpected ways. These experiences did not just shape me, they transformed me, showing me that even in hard places, love, resilience, and hope can flourish.

I believe truth is the solution for healing trauma. So often we carry heavy stories inside, shame, fear, and old wounds that shape the way we relate to ourselves and those we love. Real change begins when we take ownership of our story, meet those hurting places with compassion, and allow God’s truth to bring freedom. From there, marriages grow deeper, families reconnect, and individuals discover peace and strength.

I work with children learning to regulate big emotions, teens exploring who they are, couples longing to feel close again, and families navigating stress, caregiving, or major transitions. I help create safe, emotionally responsive spaces where trust can grow and where relationships become a source of comfort rather than conflict. I believe change in one person impacts the whole family system, and when one member begins to heal, the ripple effects can strengthen the entire household.

I also work with individuals who are seeking clarity and healing in their own lives, couples who long to rebuild closeness and trust, and entire family systems that want to shift old patterns into healthier ways of relating. Whether it is one person carrying private pain, two people navigating the distance in their marriage, or an entire household under strain, I provide a steady space where growth, connection, and hope can take root.

I also integrate an understanding of how trauma affects both the nervous system and the patterns of family life, so healing can happen from the inside out. My approach is rooted in both my Christian faith and in relational therapies that emphasize connection, growth, and healing within families. God does not demand perfection; He offers presence, mercy, and restoration. His truth brings light into the places where trauma and fear once ruled. In sessions, I welcome prayer, scripture, and reflection for those who desire it, not as pressure but as steady companions on the journey toward wholeness.

Counseling is not just my profession; it is my calling. My son Tucker is a young adult with cerebral palsy, and his joy and courage remind me daily why investing in families matters. Whether you are longing for clarity, connection, or peace, I would be honored to walk with you toward the restoration that comes when truth transforms trauma.