Get to Know Me
I’ve always been someone who genuinely wants to know people—not just what they do or what’s happening on the surface, but who they are underneath all of it.
I earned my degree in Psychology from Duquesne University and spent more than 20 years working in the mental health field, with much of my experience centered around family systems and trauma. I’m also a Certified Sexual Assault Counselor. Those years gave me an incredible foundation, but they also taught me something you can’t necessarily learn in a classroom: people want to feel heard without feeling judged.
That has become one of the most important parts of the work I do today.
I love creating a space where people can say the things they may not feel comfortable saying anywhere else. The complicated things. The uncomfortable things. The “I don’t even know if this makes sense, but…” things.
You don’t have to have the right words when you sit down with me. You don’t need to have everything figured out. And you definitely don’t need to show up as the polished version of yourself.
I believe there’s almost always more than one way to look at a situation. Life, relationships, intimacy, identity, family, career, loss, change—they rarely fit neatly into a box. I’m much more interested in helping you explore the grey areas, understand yourself a little better, and figure out what feels right for you.
And while my education and professional experience are a huge part of what I bring to coaching, I’m also just a person who really loves connecting with other people.
Outside of coaching, you’ll probably find me in a coffee shop (coffee shops may actually be my love language), hiking somewhere I can clear my head, listening to live music, or spending time with my family and friends. I love good conversations, humor, curiosity, and the kind of connection where you can talk about something incredibly meaningful one minute and be laughing about something completely unrelated the next.
That’s pretty reflective of how I coach, too.
Human first. Curious always. No judgment.
You don’t have to become a completely different person to create change in your life. Sometimes you just need a place where you can be honest about where you are, get curious about where you want to go, and have someone beside you while you figure out what comes next.
Training & credentials
The education and certifications behind the coaching — listed plainly, because you deserve to know who you’re talking to.
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology — Duquesne University
- ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
- Certified Whole Person Life Coach — Coach Training World (ICF-accredited)
- Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
- Certified Holistic Sex Educator (ISEE)
- Certified Sexual Assault Counselor (PAAR)
- Trauma-informed certifications
- 20+ years in the mental health field
Coaching vs. therapy
They can complement each other, but they aren’t the same thing — here’s the short version.
Coaching
- Focuses on the present and the future
- Helps you set and reach goals
- Encourages action now
- Offers a sounding board while you explore your choices
- Aims for empowerment and self-discovery
- A partnership between equals
Therapy
- Focuses on the past
- Explores deep emotional trauma and why you respond the way you do
- Treats conditions such as major depression, drug dependency, OCD, and suicidal thoughts
- Aims to relieve pain
- A provider–patient relationship
Coaching is not a substitute for therapy, and I’ll say so if therapy is the better fit. Many clients do both, and I’m glad to work alongside your therapist or other mental-health professionals when that’s right for you. Read more about how I approach trauma-informed coaching.
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