I believe that when you lead from your heart, the world is a wonderful place. Raising three incredible children in Reno taught me the meaning of community as our family connected with friends for class parties, football games, dance competitions and volleyball tournaments. Now, being a mom to adult children has expanded my heart and creativity to explore new ways to connect with them, while pursuing my career in helping people thrive. 

As a University of Oregon Duck, I was grateful for the opportunity to spend a year in France, learning and traveling. There’s no better place than being close to Lake Tahoe, so Reno became my home. I worked in law firms while obtaining my MSW at UNR, and began my work with teenagers and families. After working in residential facilities, the Children’s Cabinet and the State of Nevada, I opened a private practice while creating a day treatment program at Koinonia Foster Homes. 

After a break to focus on my children, I created a cancer based therapy practice and as it grew, transferred it to a bigger clinic. My love was working with high schoolers, focusing on students who have so much to offer the world, and then added college kids and adults.