About me

With extensive experience in Mindset & Trauma Coaching, and vast amount of client success, my individualized approach will help you navigate life's challenges & unpredictability. 

As a professionally trained and experienced Master  Certified Mindset Coach, I have the tools and understanding to help you become the best version of yourself. I have a personal understanding of what it is like to fight your way back through life struggles. I have firsthand experience with the strategies and methods I share with my clients.  Allow me to share those tools with you to reach the level of self confidence, clarity & success you so desire..  

I am certified Coach in the following areas:

• Mindset
• ADHD Coaching 
•  REBT (Reconditioned Emotional Behavior Therapy),
• CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy),
• Confidence Building
• Group Coaching
• Couples Coaching 

I am also a Certified Trainer in the following:

• ASIST (Assisted Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
• MHFA (Mental Health First Aid)
• Fitness Trainer (Zumba, Strong, Cardio Kickboxing)

Prior Experience:

With a Master's in Education, I was an educator for 10 years. The thing I loved most about education was the relationships I formed with my students. I was able to provide a safe and secure place that each child could come every day and feel welcomed and cared for. I helped many students process trauma and manage their behaviors successfully and move on to middle school and make tremendous gains. I noticed how many students and their living situations were effected by mental health, I wanted to go out and do more to provide help to as many people as possible. 

Military Informed

Before becoming a Coach, I worked for the Iowa National Guard as the Suicide Intervention and Substance Abuse Coordinator (Risk Reduction). I trained, educated and supported thousands of Soldiers in Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) and Substance Abuse Prevention.  

First Responder

I understand the challenges in the life of a first responder.

 I currently am the VP of the 10-42 Project, a non profit organization that was founded by a former officer. The organization is for first responders by first responders. 10-42 serves as a Mental Health Resource hub to help eliminate the negative experiences that can come with seeking help the first time and navigating the system . We want to make getting help an easy process.  In addition to this position, I am a former first responder and the spouse of a 10 years+ former firefighter and EMT.  I have also worked with Law Enforcement in multiple capacities throughout my career.  

Volunteer

To add to the above  experience, I greatly enjoy volunteering. My volunteer experience is extensive but to highlight a few: 

I have been a key presenter for NAMI's Ending the Silence Program, which provided students, staff and community members with an informative presentation on ending mental health stigma and suicide prevention. 

I served on a panel for newly trained Law Enforcement Officers that provided insight on a variety of mental health challenges and how Officers could best communicate and deescalate those in a mental health crisis.  

With the combination of experience and education, I have created programs that result in happiness & success.