I love walking alongside others as they explore their past experiences!

IT ALL STARTED WHEN…

I had the opportunity to explore the world and see the pain and life reality of others. It was such cross-cultural experiences as a child and young adult that led me to study Social Work at the University of Oklahoma where I earned a Bachelors in Social Work. I completed my Masters in Social Work from Baylor University, where I specialized in Attachment Theory & Practice Interventions which focused on children and family relational dynamics. While at Baylor, I also had the opportunity to live in Uganda and receive hands-on experience working in an orphanage while I researched international adoption practices. Since graduating from Baylor, I have worked in several different areas including the non-profit space, private practice counseling, foster and adoption agencies, as well as speaking and training opportunities.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my heartbeat is to help others find healing: caring for people by understanding their pain and advocating for their restoration. I believe coaching is collaborative between me and my clients as we set appropriate expectations and goals to experience growth.

THE CREDENTIALS

EDUCATION

Baylor University                                                 

Masters in Social Work

Children and Families Concentration

Attachment Theory & Practice Interventions Specialization


University of Oklahoma                                         

College of Arts and Science

Bachelor of Social Work


RELATED EXPERIENCE

Private Practice Therapist, LCSW
The Paved Road Individual and Family Therapy

Training & Content Manager

Every Mother’s Advocate (ĒMA)

Trauma Trainer + Director of Organizational Health
America’s Kids Belong (AKB) 

Orphan Care Manager
Saddleback Valley Community Church 

Older Child Adoption Specialist 
Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoptions                     

Foster Care Social Worker
Angel’s Foster Family Network 

Advanced Practice Social Work Intern (Waco/Uganda internship)
Generations Adoptions/Africa Renewal Ministries                                         

 

VOLUNTEER WORK 

 Board Member - Karis Ministries

 Board Member - Mission Generation


SPECIAL TRAINING

 Trust Based Relational Interventions Practitioner (TBRI)

 The National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI)

 Department of Family and Protective Services Trauma Informed Care                               

 Salt and Light Leadership Training 

 Therapeutic Interventions graduate course

 Tapestry Conference on Attachment and Adoption