My journey in counseling began in 2019 with Dustin's Place in Plymouth, IN, where I volunteered. Dustin's Place offers grief peer support groups for children and their families. At Dustin's Place, I facilitated groups for children aged 4-6, as well as a group for adults dealing with miscarriage and stillbirth.My passion for grief counseling has grown significantly since then, leading me to pursue a thanatology certification. I have continued my volunteer work by assisting at Hospice of Mishawaka and facilitating groups at Ryan's Place in Goshen, IN. My ultimate goal is to work within systems that require substantial support, providing educational and community resources to grieving families.Currently, I am a counselor at RiverBend Cancer Services. Here, I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and meaning-centered therapy to assist clients who are facing a cancer diagnosis or are in remission, helping them navigate life post-cancer.