About
I have expereince with all ages, I love working with teens and adults as they find that spark of hope that was missing. I have worked with families of all types, people who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, everyday life struggles, newly in recovery, incarcerated, just released, new parents or all of the above. I will work with you on setting goals for your future; college, a new job, better health, relationships, whatever is important to you.
I have a double blended family and try to understand where people are coming from. I will listen untill I understand and will support you as become the best version of yourself.
I love watching people become themselves and believe in themselves. I love seeing families heal and the look of love and happiness in someone's eyes when they realize it will be ok.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Text or phone call to see what the need is and if I can be helpful, figure out a time to talk/meet and then have an initial meeting.
After the initial meeting/asessment we can decide how often we should meet and make a schedule.
Usually meet weekly until the initial issues are stable and then biweekly or monthly.
Once we set up a schedule I will call or send a link to meet virtually.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been counseling children in school settings for about 20 years, working with families in early recovery and teaching adult Ed classes to incarcerated men and women.
My educational background that relates to my work is a certification in Drug and Alcohol studies, a masters in Education emphasis in Counseling, and a credential in School Counseling as well as Adult Ed.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
The price will vary depending on the length of service and if it is a group or individual.
Standard is $100-$200 hourly
A sliding scale is availble upon request
If you need to reschedule please give me 24HRS notice or there will be a $50 rescheduling fee.
How did you get started in this business?
I have always worked with children as far back as I can remember. I specifically went into substance abuse counseling after I lost my sister to an overdose in 2000 and then incorporated academic counseling the more I worked in schools and the needs changed. I have continued to adapt as my family needs have changed and as the community needs and resources evolve
What types of customers have you worked with?
Adults, children, families, students, incarcerated adults, special needs children and adults, LGBTQ teens and adults, varying degrees of social emotional needs
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
A recent event I am fond of is the surprise Birthday party brunch my (17YO) daughter and my wife threw for me with the help of a my daughter's boyfriend and few close family friends. They decorated the house with a blue and yellow theme to match our wedding colors. There were Chinese lanterns, hanging pompoms, streamers, balloons, flowers, signage, and the table was set with all kinds of brunch foods, mostly plant based so I could eat it. Plus I got to go for a manicure before! It was a special event that they planned for me.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Please send me a message. Whatever area of your life you are looking for support currently, I have probably had someone cross my pass either professionally or personally who has shared a similar experience with me. I will do all I can to support you on your journey to reach whatever goals you have for yourself with out judgment.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
What is their experience in the customer's area of need?
What is their availability? How much does it cost?
Anything else they are curious to know before hiring someone