Who I am

Being the youngest of 4 children has shaped my relational style and taught me the value of waiting patiently for change. It has also informed my idea that everyone sees an event from a particular and unique point of view. As a Life Coach, I see the whole person; not a set of problems to be solved or symptoms to be reduced. By collaborating with my clients about their stated goals,  a holistic discovery process unfolds that becomes transformative; turning life difficulties into healing, hope, and wholeness.

I completed my undergraduate work in Sociology at UCLA. After two decades of working in the world of non-profit and church ministry, I finished an MA in ministry and leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary and completed my MC in Counseling from University of Phoenix. I am a Certified Practitioner in Psychodrama. I have done extensive training in a wide variety of modalities and enjoy the process of ongoing learning. All of my education and training has the focused intent of maximizing my effectiveness in helping you become your best self..

What I do as a coach

My goal is to help clients integrate the insight that comes from self reflection into meaningful change in their relationships and daily routines. I am committed to providing individualized model of coaching that helps each client identify their goals and develop a specific plan to reach them. I am approaching my 5th decade of marriage, a mother and grandmother, worker, colleague and friend. All of my roles and relationships inform my interactions with clients but don't overrule the content of the moment.

What I do as a trainer

Leaving a legacy of experiences for professionals wishing to learn more about practicing from an experiential model is a growing passion. I offer Consultation in EMDR for both Basic Training and for those interested in the Certification process or acquiring advanced skills. I am a Certified Practitioner in Psychodrama and working toward becoming a Trainer Educator and Practitioner; offering both individual and group training. In addition, I provide training for those professionals wanting to integrate a multi-modal experiential approach by teaching how various experiential theories (EMDR, EFT, AEDP, IFS, and Psychodrama) intersect. Teaching helps me integrate a deeper understanding of each modality which deepens my spontaneous application as a trainer.