About

Fog Settles in, Disorienting and Confusing

Transitions in life, whether they be through parenthood, grief, changes in jobs, relocating to a new area or a change in roles, creates confusion. Even if the change was expected, planned or desired, the unknown and loss of control is unsettling.

Pretending you know what you’re doing leaves you feeling isolated.

Distance grows, and the loss of clarity makes connecting seem impossible. The struggle becomes all-consuming and exhausting.

Stop Existing, Start Living

Life with purpose and meaning is a basic human need. But getting there begins to look a lot like an obstacle course when you have no clue about where to start. Spinning in a circle and staying stuck become the default settings, leaving dissatisfaction and unhappiness in their wake.

The truth is you have options, you do not need to go it alone.

Guidance and direction are available to you.

Having a witness, while receiving support and encouragement as you get clear about what you want, makes liberation from this vicious cycle possible.

Naming trauma does not, in and of itself, create change.

True connection is not achieved by getting naked or telling our deepest, darkest secrets. The byproduct of connection achieved through vulnerability is intimacy.

Getting to intimacy requires resolving past hurts, honesty, exploring options, and courage.

It is about letting go and having patience. It requires a safe space for you to find your voice and practice using it to name what you want and need.

Healing, well-being and joy are possible.

Holding space for you to excavate your truth, while providing you the awareness and insight necessary to create the life you desire, is what I offer.

I will work with you individually or in couples’ sessions to make the changes you have identified.

Awareness and insight are key to change.

Our behavior, how we relate to others, what we feel and how we respond, make sense if we have enough information and it is based on our own experience.

Understanding our experiences, our feelings and our expectations, provides us with some direction about how to reach our goals, and fulfill our potential. Understanding our needs and wants will improve our relationships.

I create the space for this awareness and understanding to be developed. I can provide the support needed to bring forth change.

About Me

I have a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Over the last 25 years I have worked in a variety of settings as a social worker, the constant driver being my desire to support people in their need to connect in healthy ways and live authentically.

I believe we are here to share three things, food, music and love and to that I end I make every effort share these with my family and friends regularly.

I enjoy a good cup of coffee, art in all its forms, walks on the beach, and am so grateful that we live in a town where we have easy access to all this and more!

Let’s Explore How I Can Help You Reach Your Potential!

Call me today! (910) 470-2387 We can set up a free consultation or you can reach me through the contact form below!

The life you have longing for is right around the corner.

Let me help you discover it!