I have a knack for spotting strengths and skills in others, often before they see them in themselves.

If you're adjusting to a new place, a new role, or a new chapter of life, you know it's about more than just “being resilient.” Change asks a lot of us.

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In my eight years as a mental health counselor, I’ve seen how disorienting big transitions can be, and how powerful they become when people have the tools and support they need to grow through them. I've supported college students in a campus counseling center and worked with kids, teens, and adults in community mental health and private practice settings.

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I’m no stranger to change. I’ve lived in a lot of places, from China to South Africa, Australia to Spain. I’ve been a transplant in Illinois and Wisconsin, and re-integrated in my home state of Michigan. I’ve navigated career changes, marriage and divorce, and the complexities of a life that doesn’t always follow the expected path.

What I’ve learned, both personally and professionally, is that performing adaptation isn't sustainable. Honesty, specific skills, and trustworthy support are required to navigate transitions well.

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I love what I do: helping resilient people build meaning and agency in the adventure of change.