Personal

I’m a transplant from New Albany, IN. I embraced my faith at an early age, was baptized in high school, and was active in the Christian Student Fellowship during my BA studies at Indiana University Southeast. I have been married for over 24 years and my husband and I have one daughter. We live in Lebanon, IN and have been members of Traders Point Christian Church for over a decade. I enjoy practicing tai chi, reading, and making quality time with my friends and family.      

 

Training/Experience

I have a BA in Psychology from Indiana University Southeast and went on to receive my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2006. I have counseled individuals, couples and families at East 91st Street Christian Church, the Christian Theological Seminary and at a few other Christian Integrative professional venues. For 9 years I was a part of the Northern Light Christian Counseling team. Now, I am privileged to work with our team at RGC.

 

Specialties

Individual: Women’s issues, Depression/Anxiety, Domestic Violence, Trauma/Sexual Abuse, Personal Boundaries, Grief and Loss, Family of Origin issues

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Couples: Communication, Conflicted Couples, Affair/Infidelity, Life Transitions, Conflict/Boundaries with Extended Family

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Family: Communication, Parent/ Adult Child issues, Multi-Generational Legacy issues

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Church Leadership Training: How to be Present with Hurting People While Maintaining Healthy Boundaries.

 

Facilitated Presentations/Workshops in Multiple Areas

Loosening the Grip of Anxiety and Depression (Co-Facilitated with Jenny Parker MSW, LCSW)

Gaining and Maintaining Your Personal Boundaries Part 1 and 2

Shaking Down the Addicted Family Tree

End of Life Issues: Finishing Well

Grieving as a Spiritual Discipline

Be a Peace Maker

Dealing with Difficult People

Sexual Abuse Recovery