The Heart Behind the Work

I’m an adoptive mom and parent coach who supports families raising older kids and teens, especially in those moments when home starts to feel tense, disconnected, or just really hard. I work with parents who love their kids deeply but feel unsure how to reach them, especially when behaviors, trauma, or everyday stress begin to create distance. Together, we focus on building the skills and confidence needed to stay connected and steady, even when things feel like they’re unraveling, particularly in situations that don’t fit neatly into a box and where clear guidance isn’t always easy to find.

I didn’t originally plan to adopt. My journey started as a respite foster parent, which is when I met my daughter as a teenager. Walking through the foster care system and eventually adopting her shaped so much of who I am today and led me to this work. Along the way, I’ve learned how to navigate relationships with birth family, respond to people who don’t always understand adoption, and advocate for my child in spaces that weren’t always built with her in mind. I know how heavy and overwhelming this path can feel, and I also know it can become something more supported, more grounded, and more hopeful.

My approach is direct, compassionate,  and grounded in strong values. I’ve completed professional coach  training through an ICF-accredited coaching program and hold a  bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and a master’s degree from University of Florida.  I’m currently continuing my education while supporting families across  the country. Outside of my work, I enjoy cooking, traveling, and  creating spaces where people feel at ease, supported, and at home.