About

Welcome to Compassion Counseling!

My path to becoming a counselor has been shaped over time through both personal experience and a long-standing desire to help people. Early experiences, including significant transitions in adolescence and periods of illness and recovery from an injury, gave me a deeper understanding of how people move through grief, uncertainty, and change. What stood out to me was not just the difficulty of those seasons, but how they can foster growth, hope, compassion, and resilience when the right support is present.

Those experiences, along with my own time in counseling, shaped how I understand the counseling process. I learned that meaningful support involves not only listening, but also helping bring clarity and hope, offering direction, and supporting change over time. That understanding continues to guide my work.

After completing my master's degree in counseling at Wheaton College and settling in Wisconsin, I built on that foundation through clinical training and experience. I tend to be thoughtful and direct in my work. I listen carefully, ask questions that help bring clarity, and offer guidance when it is useful, while also paying attention to pacing so sessions feel manageable.

As a person of faith, my experiences have shaped how I understand difficult seasons and the process of making meaning from them. I recognize that faith can be an important source of hope and strength. When requested, I integrate Christian perspectives into counseling in a way that respects each person's values and beliefs.

Outside of counseling, I enjoy time in nature, work in my garden, and enjoy being with my dog. I value time with friends, engaging in my community, and spending time outdoors.