Life Reel

I grew up in the Bay Area of California and then attended Westmont College, a small, Christian liberal arts school in Santa Barbara. It is the place where I truly came to know Jesus and where I found incredible, lifelong community. Over my four years there, with the help of a beloved professor, I parted ways with perfectionism and grew into a lover of learning. I learned to think deeply and critically and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies in 1990.

I was married in 1993 and moved to Idaho with my husband in 1997, an intentional decision to step into a slower pace of life and immerse ourselves and our three children in the beauty of creation and the joy of adventure. Best decision we’ve ever made!

I worked in education for several years before realizing that my desire to see people grow went well beyond academic learning; I wanted to help people heal and thrive. So in 1999 I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work at Boise State University, and I have worked in the fields of counseling and wellness ever since. I am currently a licensed clinician in the state of Idaho and maintain a separate counseling practice in addition to coaching. I am also a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach for individuals.