Personal Mission: To help others find balance in emotional, relational, and spiritual components of living life to it's full potential....becoming all we were created to be!
Spiritual Gifts: Empathy, Compassion, and Encouragement
Counseling specialization in women's issues: Experience in dealing with anxiety, depression, co-dependency, and relational issues. Assisting women in career transitions, child rearing, and pursuit of significance and meaning in life.
Educational Background:
M.A. in Human Development Counseling, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
B.A. in Business Administration, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA
Professional Certifications:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC in Illinois)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Life Purpose Coach / Life Plan Facilitator with Life Purpose Coaching Centers, Int'l
Member of American Association of Christian Counselors
Professional / Volunteer Activities:
Willow Creek Leadership Summit participant
American Association of Christian Counselors World Conference attendee-2007-09
Institute for Learning in Retirement-Bradley University instructor
Facilitator of anger management workshops
Group leader and researcher in studies of forgiveness
Volunteer in support of local school and student activities (sports, band)
Participant in church and facilitator of Bible study groups
Personal Background: Married 34 years with two young adult sons; interests include music, reading, flower gardening, and growing in my spiritual journey with God.
