Who am I?
My dad served 30 years in the Airforce, which meant that I would enevitably be faced with constant transition and the personal struggles that come along with it. I was blessed with a strong family support system which helped me overcome the many challenges and obstacles. I have had the opportunity to live all over this beautiful country as well as others such as New Zealand. Over the years, through experience and education, I have learned the importance of Resilience, Innovation, Strength, Eduation, Understanding and Perspective. If only I knew then what I know now... In todays world, change is constant and we must be able to adapt to it. My goal is to help others navigate change through education, motivation and encouragement.
My desire to help others, led to the counseling profession for over 12 years helping children and adults with transition, resiliance, happiness and creating a positive mindset to live their best life. I have an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and a Bachelors Degree in Business Manegement and Marketing. I have both a Masters Degree and a Specialist Degree in Counseling and a Certification in Educational Leadership. I have experience working in the community as a mental health and substance abuse counselor and also have extensive training and a Certification in LIfe Coaching. I have worked in the school system as a counselor on the East coast and the West coast at the K-12 level, and teach counseling classes at the college level. Over the years I have coached high school and college athletics and had a short stint in refereeing different sports. I was selected to represent the USA and played soccer internationally on a professional level. I have also supported our troops by working with disabled Veterans to help them transition to a better life.
My purpose is to improve the overall well-being of others and increase their happiness while empowering them with a warrior mentality to overcome any challenge. I have created the RISE UP model to help you live your best life!
