My Specialties

Trauma is defined as a deeply distressing or overwhelming experience that is commonly followed by emotional and physical shock.  If left unresolved or untreated, traumatic experiences can lead to short and long-term challenges. 

Betrayal trauma occurs when someone we depend on for survival or are significantly attached to, violates our trust in a critical way. This could be from a spouse or a relative. Some examples are, finding out about a spouse's porn/sex addiction, contracting an STD from a supposedly faithful partner, sexual or physical abuse from a parent. 

Ambiguous loss is when there isn't verification of death or any certainty that the person will come back or return to the way they used to be. This can look very different from person to person and can cause great grief. Some examples are; the loss of a loved one to addiction, kidnapping, mental illness and can also include anywhere our expectations will not be met by another individual.

Each person experiences grief differently. For those experiencing loss and are overcome with grief, the worst thing they can do is to ignore or run from it. If they let it follow them around, it can lead to depression, addiction, and stagnation in life. Coaching in this area offers you a safe place to cope, express yourself, and start taking the steps to move forward.

Hardship can shake everything you thought you knew about God and his purpose for your life. The deconstruction and reconstruction of our faith can deeply draw us closer to knowing Jesus better and give us a rich Christ-filled life.  The search and the questions are very personal. It helps to have a safe place to work out all the fog with someone you can trust to guide you.

Family dynamics can be challenging. Coaching can help families reach their full potential or help navigate difficult situations and changes in family life. Situations may include relationship issues between parents or between parents and children, dealing with turbulent teenagers, or managing work/life balance for a more rewarding family and home life.

Many women experience some mild mood changes during or after the birth of a child, 15 to 20% of women experience more significant symptoms of depression or anxiety. Please know that with informed care you can prevent worsening of these symptoms and can fully recover. There is no reason to continue to suffer.