If there is one common human emotion, it is a feeling that we are doing the best we can. We like to feel we always make our best decisions. The struggle exists when we learn and understand that today’s decisions were informed by the many experiences of many yesterdays. We want today’s actions to provide tomorrow’s happiness, leveraged on yesterday's chaos. I have built a career on understanding that change is scary, but necessary. If you are here, then you have already done the hardest part:… Show more If there is one common human emotion, it is a feeling that we are doing the best we can. We like to feel we always make our best decisions. The struggle exists when we learn and understand that today’s decisions were informed by the many experiences of many yesterdays. We want today’s actions to provide tomorrow’s happiness, leveraged on yesterday's chaos. I have built a career on understanding that change is scary, but necessary. If you are here, then you have already done the hardest part: getting started. For that, I celebrate you. I look forward to meeting you and identifying, then working together on achieving your best hopes.Going to therapy is a choice. It is an act of trust, a willingness to share your secrets with another person, in hopes of change. I honor your time and energy, and am eager to help you work toward your best future. We will work as a team to develop a strategy for your success. I believe we best reach our goals by making them feel both important and possible.As John Lennon said, “life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.” My goal is to be with you, here today. We will work on the yesterdays, and sometimes that will be hard or scary. But we will do it together, and you set the pace. Remember, in my office, you are the boss. I will help you walk or run toward your best hopes. Show less

Adjunct instructor at UBSSW - masters program

This book is designed to offer support, information, and inspiration to people who have had the inexplicable burden of a rare disease diagnosis.I am available for speaking engagements. These engagements will be funny and honest, emotional and memorable. I will encourage attendees to take a real look at what role they have in their health care advocacy. Speaking events are designed to engage patients, loved ones, and medical professionals.I have experience speaking in high… Show more This book is designed to offer support, information, and inspiration to people who have had the inexplicable burden of a rare disease diagnosis.I am available for speaking engagements. These engagements will be funny and honest, emotional and memorable. I will encourage attendees to take a real look at what role they have in their health care advocacy. Speaking events are designed to engage patients, loved ones, and medical professionals.I have experience speaking in high schools, colleges, hospital settings, and for pharmaceutical organizations. Feel free to contact me for details. Show less

I am proud to say that I created a global charity in a space where nothing previously existed, with the help of a fantastic Board, and a very dedicated membership community. Acromegaly Community, as it was built, and continues to grow, is dedicated to patient and family support for all people impacted by this rare disease. It is our mission to provide an emotional and communal support network for people touched by acromegaly. We offer a central location of medical information on issues… Show more I am proud to say that I created a global charity in a space where nothing previously existed, with the help of a fantastic Board, and a very dedicated membership community. Acromegaly Community, as it was built, and continues to grow, is dedicated to patient and family support for all people impacted by this rare disease. It is our mission to provide an emotional and communal support network for people touched by acromegaly. We offer a central location of medical information on issues including: surgery, medication, radiation, and post-diagnosis support. Most importantly, we intend to provide a network of emotional support for acromegaly patients, as well as their friends and family. Show less

Child & Adolescent Counselor at BryLin Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

I worked to help students realize greater success than they thought they could. When I taught high school I managed to help students in a struggling school to find academic and personal success.