​I am the mother of two young adults, one son and one daughter. Like so many, motherhood has been the source of my greatest joys and has challenged me to my deepest core throughout all stages of my kids’ growth and development.

Being a mother has taken me on my own personal healing journey that has led to my professional career in mental health, ecotherapy, and wellness.

My undergraduate degree is in Psychology and Exercise Health Science. After becoming a mother, I decided to go back to Western Michigan University to get a Master’s in Social Work to support others through the challenges that life brings. I started out as a school social worker where I was fortunate to work with not only the staff but many children and their families.

I learned so much about how stress, anxiety and other challenges affect mental health.  Over the past 15 years, I have worked in private practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Michigan.

My passion for learning didn’t stop there. I had the opportunity to learn about Animal Assisted Therapy and become certified in the EAGALA model of equine-assisted therapy. In addition to practicing equine therapy, I became a registered play therapist with the Association for Play Therapy . Both of these models focus on empowering clients to analyze situations, make connections, and find their own solutions to enhance freedom, awareness, and self-direction.