I have journeyed through many dark times in my life. Growing up in an abusive household with no boundaries, and later experiencing losses with no words or understanding to give to my experience, lead me to discover maladaptive coping tools including an eating disorder and substance use. These vises kept me feeling safe and protected for many years. Until I realized that I wanted more, I deserved more, and, yes, there was support to help me through. I didn’t have to walk it alone. The quote shared below speaks perfectly to my experience of accepting the call to step from the darkness into the light. I bring my whole self to every client, all of the compassion and understanding I have gained my own lived experience, , deep presence, support, accountability, insight, reassurance, along with all of the tools I have adopted to create a more fulfilling life.