I am deeply honored to walk alongside those seeking to better understand their story.

I’m a “Jane of all trades,” with a diverse background in leadership, lay counseling, birth doula work, and story coaching. I love connecting with people and creating spaces where they can thrive.

With over ten years of experience as a childbirth doula, six years as a foster parent, and a lifetime of living and traveling abroad, I’ve gained unique insights into the human experience. I have my BA in Psychology and three years of training and certification in Narrative Focused Trauma Care from the Allender Center (Seattle School of Theology & Psychology). Since 2019, I’ve worked as an Allender Center certified facilitator, leading groups and training others.

Currently, I live in Nkhoma, Malawi, where I train lay counselors at a residential rehabilitation center for girls who have been sexually abused.

My personal journey has been shaped by loss, trauma, and abuse, but I’ve received incredible care through story work. Engaging my personal story has been transformative for me and I think it can help you, too.

I’m really glad you’re here!

My areas of coaching

My areas of coaching

General Trauma Story Work

  • General trauma informed story work for those who have experienced:

    • Sexual abuse

    • Physical abuse

    • Emotional abuse

    • Spiritual abuse

    • Sibling violence

    Engaging traumatic childhood experiences can be scary. I bring a brave and warm presence so you don’t have to revisit those places alone.

    We will go at your pace, using a narrative focused approach.

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Birth & fertility loss

  • Traumatic birth experiences and fertility loss often go unprocessed. There are so many practical decisions to make following a birth or loss and it’s hard to slow down and grieve.

    If you have experienced a traumatic birth or any type of family planning or fertility loss, I am passionate about providing a safe and non judgmental space for you to process.

    Areas of care:

    • Traumatic birth experience

    • Miscarriage/birth loss

    • Infertility

    • Unwanted pregnancies/abortion

    • Fostering/adoption/attachment trauma

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Adult TCKs & Missionaries

  • TCK = Third Culture Kid (army brat, second generation immigrant, missionary kid, expat kid, etc.)

    Ault TCKs carry a suitcase full of stories which often fall flat amongst family and friend groups. Having lived in the ‘in between’, it can be difficult to makes sense of identity, belonging, meaning, purpose, survivors guilt, and other confusing experiences.

    I offer trauma informed story coaching for adult TCKs and adult missionaries and expats.

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FAQs

  • Story work is the practice of writing a particular memory in narrative form and reading it aloud to a trusted guide.

    With courage and tenderness, I will enter into the confusion, darkness, and beauty of what you’ve written. We will engage your story to better understand where you feel stuck.

    I will simply invite you to be curious about the stories which have essentially become the wallpaper of your life.

  • Engaging our individual stories can help us make sense of the past and give us a vision for the future. So many people have found freedom and deep healing through story work.

  • TCK = Third Culture Kid (army brat, second generation immigrant, missionary kid, expat kid, etc.

    TCKs grew up in between cultures. They often feel outside of their parent’s culture but don’t fully belong in their host culture either. It’s a unique and complicated way to grow up and form your identity.

    Although there are innumerable benefits and privileges to a childhood like this, it also comes with deep pain: a revolving door of friendship, identity confusion, no sense of ‘home’, chaos, belonging fatigue, code switching, and so much loss.

    Missionaries, military personnel, and expats also experience trauma, loss, and decision fatigue as they juggle life across cultures.

    I’ve lived in four different countries and raised my kids around the world. They’ve taught me so much about the importance of grieving well and leaning into rituals during each transition.

  • Memory works in mysterious ways. When we experience trauma, our minds often store it differently—shaped by the care we did or didn’t receive.

    It can feel frustrating not to remember much of your childhood, but this is more common than you think. Even if all you have are fragments, flashes, or snippets, there is still so much we can work with.

  • All three coaching packages include a 50 minute writing session.

    If you are part of a any story group, I would be honored to support you in writing a story. Reach out and let me know!

  • Ultimately, it depends on what you are seeking to engage and heal from. You can also reach out so we can discuss your unique pain and experiences.

    You can always add additional packages!

  • You do not have to belong to any particular religion or spiritual practice to engage your story.

    I only ask that you be open and curious about the spiritual background of your childhood.

    I myself am a professing follower of Christ, though it’s been a tumultuous journey. I will respect all boundaries and beliefs in our work together.

  • I am a Certified Narrative Focused Trauma Care® Story Coach through The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Psychology and Theology. I currently facilitate groups for the Allender Center’s NFTC and Story Workshop offerings.

    I am flexible to meet with international clients across all time zones.

    Though I am not a licensed therapist, I am happy to suggest some of my amazing colleagues if you feel you need more long term weekly care.

  • I do not take insurance at this time.

Reach out

Do you have questions about how this all works? Not sure which package is right for you? Please reach out and let me know how I can walk alongside you during the exploratory stage.