After surviving life-threatening alcohol withdrawal seizures, I learned firsthand that mental health isn’t an add-on—it’s the foundation that holds everything else up. When your inner groundwork fails, everything built on it begins to wobble. Healing at the root isn’t just transformational—it’s life-saving.
For over 13 years as a licensed psychotherapist in the mental health field, I offer trauma therapy for women across WIsconsin, so they can reduce shame, and rebuild self-confidence. Drawing on experience in one of the nation’s leading evidence-based trauma residential programs, I combine compassionate care with deeply transformative strategies.
As a result of experiencing burnout, I created Balance on Purpose™, my signature program for high-performing individuals and organizations. As a work-life balance coach I address the root causes of stress, build resilience, and create lasting emotional stability.
I’ve worked with Fortune 500 companies to local organizations, leadership teams, and individuals to develop trauma-informed cultures, combat burnout, foster psychological safety, and strengthen teamwork through mental health strategies.
Known for being relatable, practical, and grounded, my work has been featured in Parents, Parade, Homes & Gardens, Authority, and on numerous podcasts.
Mental health is the invisible groundwork supporting clarity at home, innovation at work, and confidence all around. Whether I’m delivering a keynote, mental health services for employees, training leaders, or guiding one-on-one transformation, my focus is always on building that foundation so people and organizations can stand firm—even in chaos. Your foundation matters. When it’s strong, you can build anything: purpose, performance, presence, and peace.
present
I get to speak to individuals and organizations all over the world and teach them how to beat their root of stress so they can cultivate performance, presence, and peace.
2022
Job pivot after being in a toxic work environment and feeling burnt out from motherhood and stress.
2017
2nd major redefining moment of my life:
MOTHERHOOD.
(Old wounds have a way of resurfacing when you're a parent)
2016
Started a job at one of the best mental and behavioral health hospitals in the US.
2016
Happily married a wonderful man (But it took a prior divorce and rewiring unhealthy patterns and redefining what makes healthy relationships.)
Graduated with a Masters in Social Work.
2013
Graduated with my Bachelors Degree (Yep, couldn't finish it before mental health recovery!).
1st major redefining moment of my life: Recovery from alcoholism.
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