I now believe that human beings have purpose here on earth and know that we are designed to have healthy relationships with our self, our friends and family, and the environment around us. When these relationships are tested, strained, lost or broken, whether with the environment, with others or with ourselves, it often leads to confusion, poor choices or emotional pain. I believe there are important concepts to learn about life that can help one build strong, healthy and purposeful relationships that lead to living with confidence, making good choices and emotional stability. I believe that we have the ability to heal and that there is lasting peace, strength and hope that occurs when that healing takes place.

HOPE...a must have tool for the healing journey...

When we are hurting, we often feel like we are walking in darkness. Our minds can be confused or we just do not feel right. It becomes harder and harder to make good choices and we forget that we have talents and skills in this world. We might even find ourselves saying "This is never going to get better" or "I guess I am always going to be this way". When we have HOPE, however, it begins to change everything around us. Reaching out is just one way to begin to gather some hope. Hope is a valuable tool in the healing journey. Even if the hope is as small as a drop of water, that small droplet can move mountains.

I come from a place of hope because I once walked in darkness for many years. I know what it is like to sit on your couch, staring at the phone but never making the call. I know what it is like to have everyone tell you how wonderful you are but inside, you never believe it. I know what it is like to be standing in a crowd at school, in the grocery store, at a party, feeling so alone, as if no one could possibly understand who you are or your pain. I know what it is like to have one bad thing after another happen, as if you just can't catch a break.

I come from a true place of knowing about many of the trials and struggles you may be experiencing right now or have been through. AND, I also know what it is like to have someone believe in you. To have someone consistently give you the message that you are worthy, you have purpose, you are someone. I know what it is like to have someone accept you for who you are, right at the moment, and not judge you in any way. These sort of people are the hope givers. And sometimes, we need them to carry that hope for us until we are ready to grab hold of it ourselves and run with it.

In my practice, instilling hope and teaching you how to use it as a tool in your life is a significant piece of the work we could do together. I will hold HOPE for you until you are ready to grab a hold of it yourself and soar...  

LEXIS...the words that heal your heart and your mind...  

I am in love with words. Words shape who we are, our thoughts, our values, our morals...they can build us up...they can break us down... they can be like poison, creating a slow or sudden death or they can be like water, sustaining life and allowing us to blossom and grow.

LEXIS literally means "words". It is all the words that belong to a particular language such as English, Spanish, Japanese, French, sign language or an African dialect and so on. 

The language I like to teach about is the language of love, inspiration, healing, and freedom; You have got what it takes...you are a shining star...I will make time for you...you are worthy...I need you...you are okay just as you are...I will walk with you...its okay now, it won't hurt you any more...you made a good choice...you are a good mom...you matter...what a fantastic big brother you are...you are a super dad...you did the best you could and it was enough...I cherish you...you are a caring sister...I miss you...I will let you go...you are free...I am proud of you!  

In my practice, I consistently teach about the power of words, hope and healing language and practical ways that you can use words to reach your potential. I can help you adopt assertiveness skills and introduce you to the language of "I can" and "I know I am".

PERMISSION...one of the most valuable words and gifts to give to yourself...

In the many years of work in this field, I have often heard people say, "I'm not so important, everyone else has to be taken care of first", "I don't have time to take care of me", and "If I focus on me, aren't I being selfish?". I am here to tell you that giving yourself PERMISSION to take care of you and put yourself first is one of the greatest gifts not only to yourself but to the world around you. I like to call this phenomenon being "purposely self-full", recognizing that when we make a conscious effort to care for ourselves, nourish that relationship and be kind to our being, we are actually giving opportunity to re-energize, see the world around us more clearly, accept ourselves for who we are, give more, care more and accomplish our dreams.

In my practice, I give you permission to come just as you are and teach you how to give yourself permission to break free from the obstacles in your life that have gotten in the way of your dreams. 

POWER...the energy within that brings us to our potential...

Personal Power is the energy you carry within...we all have it...sometimes we need someone to help us find it. That internal power speaks to us, reminds us of our dreams, our vision, our life goals. It is not something that anyone can give to you but rather, something that needs to be found and drawn out from you.

In my practice, I will help you discover the power you have inside and how to use this internal strength to move you towards living a present and successful life.

CHOICE...the power you have to change the direction of your life...

You may not realize that every day, you make choices on a continuous basis. You choose whether you get out of bed in the morning, what to wear, what to eat, who to talk to, who to see, what you watch, what you read, who you believe, what you listen to, and what time you will lay your head down to sleep. Similarly, you choose what you will believe, what values will you hold on to, what memories are worth storing, what ideas you have about who you truly are. And these choices make a difference of whether you are living a present, fulfilling and successful life or one that is not satisfying. YOU decide what life you want to live...

I BELIEVE that you can make the changes you want to in life...yes, there are sometimes obstacles but most often, the biggest obstacle of all is your mind...the way you think, the words you use to define yourself, the way you interpret others' behaviors, and the words you give back out to the world.

In my practice, I will teach you how to make choices that enhance your life, the importance of making your own decisions, the value in confronting regrets and the power in healing from them.