I am a seasoned therapist, educator, and speaker with more than three decades of experience supporting individuals and couples. I bring a depth of clinical expertise and compassionate presence to my work, helping clients navigate complex emotional experiences with clarity, connection, and hope.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University, a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Women’s Health from Indiana University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy from Purdue University. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the states of Indiana, Missouri, and South Carolina, and a Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Since beginning my clinical work in 1990, I have developed extensive experience in areas including infertility, marital conflict and distress, sexuality, grief and bereavement, women’s issues, and life transitions. I am also deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of therapists, providing clinical supervision since 1996 to those in training and pursuing licensure. I also co-authored The Fertility Guide and am a sought-after speaker on infertility, marriage, and self-care—bringing both professional insight and lived understanding to my teaching.

In 2002, I became the Executive Director of The Cabin and guided the organization through significant early growth. As one of its first two providers, I played a key role in building its mission: ensuring that no one is turned away from mental health care due to financial hardship. The Cabin grew from a small church-based practice into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2009. Over my tenure, I helped raise more than $2,000,000 to support accessible mental health care. After over 25 years as Executive Director and clinician, I stepped away from The Cabin to devote more time to my husband, my three adult children and their partners, and my nine grandchildren.