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
How it all started.
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
Trauma Trainer + Director of Organizational Health
America’s Kids Belong (AKB)
Orphan Care Manager
Saddleback Valley Community Church
Older Child Adoption Specialist
Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoptions
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
