My Background...

In 1999, I graduated with my BA in Theology and a minor in Youth Ministry from LIFE Pacific College in San Dimas, CA.

I’ve been Involved in various forms of ministry since 1995: missions, street evangelism in Hollywood, abstinence presenter, ministry to children, youth, and women. I've also had the opportunity to do various speaking engagements in churches, camps, schools, and retreats. 

In 2016, I made a decision to pursue the ministry of counseling and received my MA in Clinical Pastoral Counseling through Colorado theological Seminary, with advanced certification in Crisis and Abuse Therapy. I am licensed through, and practice under the code of ethics of the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA). To read the NCCA Code of Ethics click HERE. I am commissioned by, and under the covering of my church as a Pastoral Counselor (I am not a state licensed mental health therapist).

I’m certified as a Genesis Process relapse prevention coach (40 hours), Prepare/Enrich facilitator (6 hours), and domestic abuse advocate (135+ hours). I value personal and professional growth and am committed to ongoing education, training, and skill-building.

The name of my counseling practice came about out of my own personal journey from brokenness to restoration.  I am A SOUL MADE WELL!

Although I counsel for a wide variety of things, my passion and area of specialty is in helping women heal from past or current abusive, controlling, or emotionally destructive relationships, as well as those facing singleness, betrayal trauma, abandonment, and divorce.

My Goal...

Is to generously and wholeheartedly meet people in their places of need, challenge, or brokenness. Then, in the capacity which I’m able to do so, offer my support and guidance as they choose to take steps toward healing and wholeness.

My Approach...

Is to provide counseling that's Christ-centered, compassionate, goal-oriented, conversational, values-focused, collaborative, and supportive yet challenging.     

My Loves...          

The Word of God, being a mom to my three precious girls whom I have homeschooled since 2009 (two have graduated), walking, running, paddle boarding, hiking, visiting the beach, Thai food, kombucha, holey jeans, being out in nature, spending time with friends, red tea latte's, the Constitution, naps, connecting with people in deep & meaningful ways, public speaking, reading, ongoing education, worship, being a goofball, and laughter.

Christian Trauma Healing Network

• 2024 - (Upcoming in July) Online Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider Level 2 (5 hours) 
• 2024 - Online Webinar: Healthy and Unhealthy Attachment in Relationships (1 hour)
• 2024 - Online Webinar: Ministering to Survivors of Trauma (1 hour)
• 2024 - Online Webinar: Trauma’s Effects on the Brain (1 hour)
• 2024 - Online Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider Level 1 (9 hours)

Called to Peace Ministries

• 2023 - Online Advanced Advocacy Training: Intimate Partner Sexual Violence (7 hours)

Living Waters of Hope

• 2023 - Online Pastors Summit to better navigate the complexities of domestic abuse (1.5 hours)

Christian Trauma Healing Network

• 2023 - Online Webinar: Uprooting False Beliefs in Trauma Survivors (1.5 hours)

Abuse Recovery Ministry Services

• 2021 - Online Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Training (16 hours)

Focus Ministries

• 2021 - Online Domestic Violence Workshop: Post Destructive Relationship Abuse (2.5 hours)

Called to Peace Ministries

• 2021 - Online Conference: Wise Responses to Domestic Abuse & Coercive Control in the Church (6 hours)
• 2021 - Online Protect the Flock 101: Identifying Domestic Abuse (3 hours)
• 2021 - 12-month Domestic Violence Advocacy Training (100 hours)

Bloom for Women-Dr. Kevin Skinner

• 2019 - Online Healing Trauma from Sexual Betrayal (5 hours)
  

Prepare & Enrich Certification

• 2019 - Pre-marriage/Marriage Certificate of Completion (6 hours)
  

The Genesis Process

• 2019 - Addictions & Relapse Prevention Certificate of Completion (40 hours)

Colorado Theological Seminary

• 2018 – Master of Arts in Clinical Pastoral Counseling  

Church of Truth

• 2017 - Commissioned Minister of Counseling 

National Christian Counselors Association

• 2017 – NCCA Licensed Pastoral Counselor
• 2017 - Advanced Certification in Crisis and Abuse Therapy
• 2017 - Certified Temperament Counselor

LIFE Pacific College

• 1999 – Bachelor of Arts in Theology/Minor in Youth Ministry