At the core of my counseling style is a deeply held belief that each person is uniquely created, deserving of respect and support. That conviction shapes how I show up in sessions and how I approach the client relationship. No matter the circumstances, background, or presenting concern, every person who sits across from me is worth my time, attention, and energy.
My path to counseling was anything but a straight line. After earning my Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Oklahoma Christian University, I spent the next twenty years doing the work I’m most proud of — raising my three children. Each of them faced their own challenges, including ADHD, autism, and chronic illness. Eventually, I returned to the working world, first supporting elementary students in the public school system and later working in administration at a large manufacturing company.
Because of my love for people and my high hopes for the hurting, I decided to go back to school to become a counselor, earning my Master of Science in Counseling in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mid-America Christian University.
My approach is person-centered — I believe each client is the expert of their own life, and that the therapeutic relationship itself is a powerful vehicle for healing. I enjoy a conversational style, and have found it’s often important to understand a person’s origin story in order to understand their present struggles. I draw from multiple evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, and Hope Theory.
I am honored to walk through some of life’s most difficult seasons with my clients. Having raised my own children gave me deep empathy and high hopes for families and individuals on similar journeys. Each of my clients can expect that same genuine empathy, zero judgment, and an approach designed around their needs, personality style, and culture.
As a clinician, I am committed to ethical practice and continuous growth. Above all, every client will be treated with kindness — not as a diagnosis or a file, but as a whole and valued human being — because I believe the most effective counseling is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in genuine human connection.
On a personal note, I’ve been married for over thirty years, and my husband Chandler and I are active members of our church. When I’m not working, I’m usually doing something fun my husband talked me into — like camping, jet skiing, attending MLS soccer games, or cheering on the OKC Thunder. I recover from all the fun with a little alone time — reading, gardening, and napping. That balance helps me show up as my best self, at home and in the counseling room.