Personhood
I believe that every person has the potential to be creative, purpose-filled, caring and generally happy in life. Unfortunately, there are often times or long seasons in life when these potentials are stifled or crushed due to crisis, trauma, monotony, unfulfilled dreams, significant life change, abuse, etc. Thus, one may choose to work with a professionally trained counselor out of a desire to be whole, to find healing, live more fully with oneself and family, or simply to be a more content person. Within a counseling relationship, a counselor and client create an environment together built of trust where healing and life change is cultivated, takes root, and begins to flourish in the rest of their lives. This process is unique for each individual/family.
Education
Taylor University, B.S., Chemistry/ Environmental Science, 2000
Mars Hill Graduate School, M.A., Counseling/ Psychology, 2007