ABOUT

Some one once said to me, “I’ve never met someone who believes in others so fiercely and holds out hope when all seems lost. You help me see who I truly am and make me want to live my best life.” It was those words that inspired the name for my counseling practice; Wild Hope Counseling & Wellness, located in the heart of downtown West Bend, WI. My vision is to provide a safe and comfortable place for people to feel free to be who they are, experience fierce and unending hope, regain strength and confidence, and find joy and healing. I believe that there is no one size fits all approach to counseling. You are unique with your own set of challenges and strengths. I promise to get to know the real you and give you a personal approach to counseling. I’m here to listen, to remind you of who you are, and to empower you with hope and healing. Make an appointment today and be reminded of how wildly capable you truly are.

My interest in helping others overcome their emotional burdens started when I was a teenager. This interest became a passion once I started college and witnessed how counseling can transform people’s lives. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee where I was elected into the honors society Alpha Kappa Delta. I went on to attend graduate school at Trinity International University. There I graduated Cum Laude with my Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Christian Counseling. At Trinity, I worked closely with my professors as a Graduate Assistant. I enjoyed leading educational seminars and giving feedback to graduate students on their research and examinations.

I started my counseling career providing in-home therapy for children with developmental disorders and their families. This fostered a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics involved in counseling families and an expertise in family systems therapy. I then went on to work at St. Mary’s hospital in the Inpatient Mental Health Unit. There I counseled people with chronic mental illnesses and chemical addictions. Eventually I started counseling individuals, couples, and families in West Bend, WI.

I was born and raised in Ozaukee County where I met my husband. We are high school sweethearts and currently reside in Washington County with our children and two dogs. When I’m not working I love spending time with my family and friends, taking road trips, photographing people and places I love, writing encouraging words, hiking in the woods, and listening to great music.