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Inner Harmony and Growth
About
About Me
I am an alumna of the University of Oklahoma and Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas, where I earned my master’s degree in counseling and marriage therapy. I have 18 years of experience.
Licensed in Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, and Arizona.
Education and Clinical Training
My training includes a wide range of therapeutic approaches that support emotional health, relationships, and personal growth, including:
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Phase 1 and Phase 2 Training in Brainspotting (working towards certification)
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Gottman-based relationship coaching
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Life and health coaching
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Polyvagal-informed therapy
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Trauma-informed care
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Expressive arts techniques and therapeutic writing (in their 2-year program)
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Neuropsychology foundations
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Mindfulness and meditation practices
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Yoga and Kundalini-informed movement
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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT tapping)
I am also a certified SoulCollage® facilitator, which supports creative and symbolic exploration of the inner world.
Mind-Body and Depth-Oriented Work
I am an advanced-certified practitioner in Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, a modality that supports emotional integration, age regression, past life and inner awareness through guided experiential work.
My studies in Parts work, as Voice Dialogue (similar to IFS) therapy, continue to shape how I work, and I engage in this approach personally as part of my own ongoing growth and self-reflection.
Additional Certifications
Alongside my clinical training, I hold certifications that support a holistic and embodied approach to mental health:
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Registered Yoga Instructor (200-hour level)
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Mindfulness Coach
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Trauma-Informed Certified Teacher with the Overcome! Anxiety program through the Sundra Institute
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National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBH-HWC)
How This Shapes My Work
All of this training supports a therapy style that blends structure, education, emotional depth, and inner awareness. Clients often experience our work as thoughtful, paced, and intentional, with space for learning, reflection, and meaningful change over time.
Personal Background
I have been married for 26 years, and we have three children, ages 24, 21, and 12. In the spring of 2026, I will be moving to the Northwestern Chicago area.
To share a bit about myself as a person outside of my role as a therapist: I enjoy fitness, gardening, hiking and nature. I am also interested in exploring psychospiritual concepts, writing, energy work, archetypal patterns, and creative expression. My family and I enjoy RV camping and traveling.
My area of expertise is helping individuals live a conscious, authentically centered life guided by their OWN inner wisdom. I have invested extensive personal effort to develop my skills, which directly benefits my clients. I have firsthand experience with anxiety, body image, and low self-esteem, and I have learned to embrace my thoughts and feelings through various methods such as counseling, meditation, spiritual retreats, and personal development. I have developed a kinder, gentler, and more balanced relationship with myself and others by cultivating a deeper understanding of myself. I hope that being transparent allows others the same freedom!
My thoughts on my Experience and Younger Generations
With 17 years of experience, I bring my clients a wealth of life and counseling experience. I also invest significant time, energy, and effort into extensive training throughout the year to continuously improve my skills. This dedication ensures that I always provide the best possible support for my clients.
I stay well informed and engaged with the concerns and perspectives of Generation Z and younger millennials. My commitment is to understand the issues, fears, worries, and hopes of today's younger generations. Additionally, having two children from Generation Z helps me stay closely connected to their experiences and emotions.
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I accomplish this by listening and being open-minded to my current clients. I learn so much from my clients! I could write a book about what I learned from them all!
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I follow social media trends, popular culture, and current events that resonate with Gen Z and younger millennials.
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I maintain open dialogues with my clients (and community), encouraging them to share their views and experiences.
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I stay informed by reading research articles, books, and publications that highlight the latest trends and challenges faced by younger generations.
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I also ensure that my training is based on current trends and new research on what works to create change.
Important Ethical Notes:
While I enjoy contemplating broad Eastern and Western philosophical and spiritual concepts, I do not condone spiritual bypassing or any form of partiality, such as using spiritual practices to avoid unresolved emotional issues, neglecting evidence-based scientific practices, or toxic positivity, which can hinder psychological growth. My psychological approach is based on scientific evidence, and I hold high esteem for one's chosen spiritual or religious beliefs.
While I don't adhere to any specific religion, I can incorporate transpersonal "spiritual" psychology elements for those interested. This approach focuses on personal development beyond just the individual self, encouraging you to explore the deeper, universal aspects of your identity and the essence of being human. I recognize the detrimental effects of religious trauma, which can leave individuals feeling unworthy, ashamed, fearful, and guilty, affecting their mental health and well-being.
I provide a non-judgmental and welcoming space for members of the LGBTQ community, and I am a sex-positive practitioner. I am open-minded to differences and neurodivergent awareness. Additionally, I am sensitive to the injustices that people of color encounter in our society. Our well-being is profoundly shaped by the world around us, and factors such as our family of origin, our current family, society, culture, sexual orientation, and gender contribute to our identity and how we interact with the world.
To schedule a session or a free 15-minute meet and greet, email me at info@inwardwellbeing.com
