I am a trauma-informed practitioner who believes that every person bears the image of God and is worthy of honor, delight, and belonging. I come alongside individuals carrying stories that may be subtle, confusing, or hidden, as well as those living with the impact of more overt trauma. I am also passionate about helping couples understand how their stories have shaped their relational dance and discover new ways of moving toward one another with greater compassion, curiosity, and connection.

I know what it is to carry the heartache and shame of untold stories. Through my own ongoing journey with Story Work, I have come to know greater freedom and deeper connection with God and others. That journey shapes the way I practice. I don't believe healing requires us to become someone other than who we were created to be. Rather, I believe that as we courageously attend to what has happened to us and the ways we have learned to survive, we can begin to reclaim what has been forgotten, silenced, buried, or lost—and move toward greater wholeness and flourishing.

I bring more than 25 years in college and pastoral ministry, along with a background in education and social work, to my work with individuals and couples. I am certified in Narrative-Focused Trauma Care and trained in Trauma-Informed Couples Therapy and have a particular love for the places where faith, relationships, and our stories intersect.

I founded Flourish Soul Care out of a desire to create a space where people can slow down, tell the truth about their stories, attend to what their bodies and hearts are carrying, and encounter the kindness of God. It is my profound honor to walk alongside people as they grieve what has been lost, discover what has helped them survive, and move toward the life and relationships they were made for.

I live in Indiana with my husband, Rob, a pastor. We have been married for 35 years and have three adult children, including one through adoption. Outside of work, I love real conversations, long walks, chasing sunsets and mountain vistas, laughing with family and friends, and sipping sweet tea.