When you’re looking for someone to walk alongside you in hard seasons, certificates on a wall only tell half the story.

I’m a firm believer that the best guides are those who know the terrain because they’ve actually walked it. My deepest capacity to sit with you in pain, stress, or confusion doesn’t come from a textbook—it comes from my own lived experience. I know what the valley feels like, what the struggle for hope requires, and the incredible freedom that comes on the other side of healing.

Because I care deeply about offering you safe, wise, and effective support, I pair my personal journey with continuous, formal training. I never want to stop learning for you.

Here is a look at the credentials I’ve earned, what I’m currently studying, and how I keep my toolkit sharp:

Helps us figure out what is actually hijacking your nervous system and build practical, real-life routines to pull you out of survival mode.

This gives me concrete tools to spot crisis warning signs early, handle heavy conversations safely, and bring faith into the room without making anyone feel judged or pressured.

Currently:

Mental Health Coach First Responder Certification – Light University & AACC (In Progress)

• How it helps: I’m currently completing a three-part program (covering core foundations, active coaching skills, and understanding mental and behavioral health challenges). It sharpens my ability to recognize deeper struggles, guide our sessions with purpose, and support you safely through the tough stuff.