I worked for years as a school psychologist and behaviorist, and I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development. I’m also a Certified Trauma Coach and a Certified Facilitative Leadership Coach. That work taught me to ask what a behavior does for a person before deciding what it says about them.
My understanding also comes from my own experience with trauma, loss, and rebuilding. I know what it’s like to understand a pattern and still find yourself repeating it. Much of what I teach now is what helped me make different choices in my own life.
My understanding also comes from my own experience with trauma, loss, and rebuilding. I know what it’s like to understand a pattern and still find yourself repeating it. Much of what I teach now is what helped me make different choices in my own life.
Turning Awareness Into Action
Today, I combine psychology-based, trauma-informed insight with practical coaching to help you close the gap between understanding a pattern and changing what you do when it shows up.
If you’re tired of circling the same patterns and want support practicing something different, I’d be glad to work with you.
Therapy is a licensed clinical service that can diagnose and treat mental health conditions. Coaching does not diagnose or treat. As a trauma coach, I help you understand how past experiences may be influencing your present patterns, and then practice new responses and build trust in your own judgment. Some people work with a therapist and a coach at the same time.
There isn’t a single checklist, and not every pattern comes from trauma. Some people notice that they stay on alert even when things seem fine, react strongly to small moments, or feel guilty after setting a reasonable boundary. Others keep ending up in similar relationships or second-guess decisions as soon as someone disagrees. Patterns like these can have many influences. Coaching can help you understand what yours may be protecting you from and whether it still fits your life now.
Emotional security means being able to say what you think and feel without bracing for the consequences, and trusting your own reactions enough to act on them. Past experiences can make that harder, especially if expressing yourself once led to conflict, criticism, or withdrawal. In coaching, we look at where that expectation shows up now and practice responses that fit your present relationships.
Everyone’s process is different. I offer 3, 6, and 12-month packages to meet you where you are.
· 3 Months: A focused reset to refine tools and stay consistent.
· 6 Months: Time to create real change and build steady momentum.
· 12 Months: Deep, sustained work for lasting transformation.
Reach out for an Insight Call and we can decide together which option best supports your goals.
Coaching isn’t considered medical treatment, so it isn’t covered by insurance. Some clients are able to use an FSA or HSA to pay for sessions, depending on their plan. Many people choose to invest in coaching because it offers practical tools and support for real situations in their lives.
Look for a coach with specific training in trauma and a clear understanding of where coaching ends and therapy begins. My background includes work as a school psychologist and behaviorist, a Master’s degree in Psychology, and certifications in trauma coaching and facilitative leadership coaching. I also recognize when someone may benefit from therapy instead of, or alongside, coaching, and I always work within ethical boundaries.
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