As a young girl growing up with my sisters in eastern Ohio, some of my most prized possessions were books of women’s words, a dictionary, and a thesaurus. These guides gave me the confidence and tools to find my own voice amidst a world that might otherwise try and tell me who I needed to be.

And so my writing -- whether journaling or poetry -- was my release. It forced me to turn an ear toward my inner voice and to amplify that voice outward.

I was fortunate to have this tool as I progressed on my own journey of self-discovery. I also continued to add to my toolbox; connecting with yoga, mindfulness, and meditation as opportunities for reflection and growth.

Social work eventually became a natural choice for me; discovering connections and linking others with resources had always come organically. What I also discovered in this work was that those I served had stories that demanded to be shared. I recognized I had a gift for helping others access their own freedom of expression and finding the right narrative for their lives.

My clinical work led me to the world of maternal/fetal health and the recognition that not all women have equal access to the networks needed for adequate healing. I found a deep calling for creating spaces of connection, expression, and hope within this realm.

Infertility, emotional and hormonal changes, pregnancy (or pregnancy loss), birth, and early mothering years are deeply transformative times. While women often dismiss their challenging experiences as “normal,” they continue to feel isolated and alone. I’ve learned that sometimes we simply need a guide to help us light our way through the dark.

There’s an intrinsic magic to feeling we are a part of something bigger than just ourselves. I love connecting women to places where they can be elevated and access the resources they hold within themselves -- giving power to their own transformation. Holding space and witnessing a woman through her own healing is perhaps the essence of what connection is really all about.

My integrative approach to clinical work is a combination of mindfulness-based techniques, therapeutic strategies, and a process of co-creation. My work connects women to their fullest personal development and purpose fulfillment as vibrant and powerful beings in this world!