TL;DR: Certified First Responder Counselor; Certified Clinical Trauma Professional; Chopra Certified Life Coach“…suffering is the soil in which wisdom and compassion grow; it is the school from which we graduate, committed to healing others’ hurt.” -Dr. James Gordon, ‘The Transformation’Psychotherapy is the archaeology of the soul. Humans are fascinating, complex creatures steeped in traditions and stories. We are ponderers, emotive-experiencers, and meaning-makers. I am a catalyst: a compassionate psychotherapist with the heart of an anthropologist and the skills of a coach. Driven to listen, reflect and connect the dots; utilizing keenly descriptive metaphors alongside evidenced-based methodology and mindfulness techniques to help try and make sense of life experiences and encourage evolution along the wellness journey. I help make clinical jargon relatable and perhaps even enjoyable, as I believe a healthy dose of irreverent humor is healing! Life is serious enough. Let's laugh a little as we uncover why we are the way we are, and what we might be able to change.My entire career portfolio is in non-profits and public service. I have over a decade of experience in the public mental health sector, with focus and specialized training in trauma-informed care and working with persons with complex trauma, dissociative disorders, moral injuries, Veterans, and First Responders. Prior to that, I worked in conservation and educational organizations doing grants and office management. I LOVE teaching and enjoy speaking at public events and on panels. Reach out to me about trauma treatment and holistic wellness.Temperament Type: IdealistHigh 5 Test: Deliverer | Storyteller | Self-Believer | Believer | ThinkerStrengthsFinder Top 5: Enthusiast | Assertive | Competent | Goal-Driven | Deliberate