Several years ago, I reached a point in my career where I knew I was ready for something more. I loved my work as a school-based therapist, but between a long commute, a demanding schedule, raising a growing family, teaching parenting classes, and completing my second master’s degree, I was stretched thin. I wanted a career that allowed me to continue doing meaningful work while creating more flexibility and balance for my family and myself.

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For years, colleagues encouraged me to start a private practice, but self-doubt kept me from taking the leap. I questioned whether I was experienced enough and worried about stepping away from the security of an agency.

That changed in March 2017. After many conversations with trusted colleagues, prayer, and reflection, I decided to take a leap of faith. I didn’t have a roadmap, but I was willing to learn. Building my practice was challenging, exciting, and incredibly rewarding—and it became one of the best professional decisions I have made.

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Since then, I have built a thriving practice that allows me to serve clients while also creating the flexibility I once hoped for. Along the way, I discovered another passion: supporting other mental health professionals in their own growth.

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Today, my work extends beyond providing therapy. I am committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment for licensed therapists and Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASWs) to strengthen their clinical skills, build confidence, ask questions, and grow professionally. I believe that when clinicians feel supported, they are better equipped to provide compassionate, ethical, and high-quality care to their clients.

Whether I am working with clients, supervising clinicians, mentoring therapists, teaching, or developing educational resources, my mission remains the same: to empower others to thrive.

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For clients, that means creating a safe and compassionate space for healing, growth, and meaningful change. For clinicians, it means providing the guidance, encouragement, and tools they need to build fulfilling and sustainable careers.

If there is one thing my journey has taught me, it is this: you don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin. Sometimes the most meaningful growth starts with simply taking the first step.