My Story
As a young woman, I was riddled with anxiety, insecurities, lack of confidence and self consciousness. I was stressed, perfectionistic and often discouraged. At times, I was lost and made unwise choices in lifestyle and relationships. But deep down I knew I had the intelligence and inner resources to be successful at whatever I put my mind to. Being highly ambitious, I would tap my potential, find success and then bottom out again in behaviors born out of insecurity. Fortunately, my resilience pulled me up again and again.
Then, by chance, I was introduced to an understanding of the human mind that struck a deep chord of truth in me. The transformative power of my insights got my attention and I had to know more.
Simply put, I realized that my state of mind is 100% thought-created and that there is nothing I need to do or fix because underneath all the stress and distress is pure peace of mind and all the resources necessary to live well and be successful. I saw that this is universally true for everyone.
Through a series of insights, I rediscovered my inner calm, clarity, happiness, confidence, security, creativity and ambition to pursue my talents and dreams. When making key decisions, I began to tune in to intuition and wisdom instead of the stress producing noise of my analytical mind. I realized that the gift of resilience is my superpower and I can count on it.
In time, I knew I needed to share what I had seen with others. This led me to pursue a graduate degree in Psychology and begin a career in the mental health field, knowing I wouldn’t be sharing what I was taught about “mental illness.”
Since then, I have had a flourishing private practice for over 20 years working with adults, adolescents and couples who have diverse struggles and concerns. I have been a sought after consultant with numerous mental health agencies, inner city programs and dual diagnosis treatment centers serving as a guest speaker, group facilitator and staff trainer.
Currently, I provide Personal Coaching for Individual Adults and Professional Coaching for Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders who have a philanthropic business model.
Clients remark that I have a keen ability to listen deeply and draw out the best in them, which I love to do. To each meeting I bring presence, intuition, warmth, compassion, creativity and humor when appropriate.
Credentials
BA Degree in Anthropology and French, Magna Cum Laude (1989)
MA Degree in Counseling and Psychological Services (2003)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) (2011)
Laser-Focused Coaching Certificate (2020)