As a freshman in college, I chose the pre-med route and became a biochemistry major. While my goal of being in a helping profession was very much alive in me then, I quickly became bored with what I was learning. After a year in that major and another year as a biomedical science major, I decided to pause, and ask myself, "What do I love learning? What could I spend hours reading about and not get bored?” Biochemistry and organic chemistry were not it.

That moment of pause took me to an invigorating high school psychology class that truly brought me joy.  I was and still am fascinated by people.  I could read for hours on end about psychology and not get bored.  That was my ah-ha moment. I decided to pursue a Ph.D. in psychology and ENJOY the process along the way!  That decision set the course for my professional life. 

After 11 years of school (post high school), a dissertation, over 10 years of clinical experience, and thousands of hours working with hundreds of clients, I’m here today still loving what I do and the life I’m able to have because of it.  It took asking the right questions at the right time to arrive at my ah-ha moment.  Having the right mentors, teachers, and coaches as guides along the way and a strong network of support, as well as determination, hard work, and perseverance on my part, helped me in achieving my goals of having my dream career and living the life that I want. 

As my life journey continues, I continue to check in with myself, asking questions, and coming to other ah-ha’s.  This helps me stay on the path of living in a way that fulfills me.  

Part of the beauty of my journey is that my training in psychology

and  experience have taught me how to help others learn to discover

and navigate their own paths to fulfillment and stay on course!