Welcome to my page. This page is to provide support and information to the community. I hope this page is found to be helpful and connects people to the idea that counseling and support for families is available and encouraged. The quote on my business card says
"Life is not waiting for the storm to pass....
It is learning to dance in the rain." I support children and families to live a better and healthier life. I am a big advocate for a child to have a solid foundation of emotional and mental intelligence since I believe this often is a part of the child's life that can be ignored (often without knowledge of it's importance and is done unintentionally). We so often focus on intellectual intelligence, and success in school, however if a child does not develop their emotional health, it may be devastating to their future successes. I also specialize in working with children and families who are dealing with serious and chronic medical illness. I have a great passion in my heart to help families who are often dealing with every day struggles but are also juggling illness on top of everything. I have had years of professional training experience and expertise but also have personal experience, being that I was only four years old when diagnosed with a devastating, debilitating and painful illness and was able to overcome and learn to live an emotionally healthy life. I had amazing parents and parents who knew to nurture my ability to cope and instill strength to overcome. They also were smart enough to have me see a therapist to help me cope with my illness. It was the best thing to happen to me as I have overcome so many challenges with a positive and healthy outlook on life. Heck, I believe so much in counseling that I am a therapist today! I also think it is imperative that we get over this stigma of seeking mental health being taboo. We do not hesitate to go to the doctor for our physical health, we need to be able to do the same for ourselves and for our children, when it comes to our mental health, for a healthier tomorrow! I am available to hold your hand, and walk on this journey called life to encourage healing and bring out your very own resilience! Please follow and share my page with others!
