


I’ve Been There
I know what Stuckness feels like… because I’ve lived it.
The actual physiological feeling of literally not being able to do what I know I need to do to move forward.
There was a time in my life when grief, depression, loss of purpose, and unresolved experiences left me feeling completely stuck. From the outside, things may have looked fine. But internally, I felt frustrated and frozen. I knew I wanted something different. I knew I needed to move forward, even though had no idea what that even looked like. I just didn’t understand why I couldn’t figure it out and just move.
That frustration—of wanting change but feeling unable to create it—is what led me to start searching for answers.
Not quick fixes.
Not surface-level motivation.
Not "shelf-help" personal development.
Real, core-depth understanding.
Over time, that search led me into deep study of trauma, human behavior, neuroscience, and the patterns that keep people feeling stuck. It also led me into my own healing, growth, and the slow process of learning how to move forward again.
Today, I bring both that lived experience and professional training into my work.
I am a Certified Trauma Care Practitioner (CTCP) and a Certified Adolescent and Family Support Specialist-Supervisor (CAFSS-S).
I instruct and provide supervision within the It Always Takes A Village Institute and I also serve as a Peer Support Group Facilitator with the non-profit mental health peer support organization Broken People.
Through my practice, Growing Unstuck LLC, I work with individuals, parents, and adolescents who are navigating the same kinds of challenges I once faced—helping them better understand what’s happening and how to begin taking meaningful steps forward.
When you feel stuck, it is hard to feel any hope.
You just need new skills, ideas, conversations and strategies.
And I believe that with the right understanding and support, people can begin
Growing Unstuck.


Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. While individual support can be powerful, there is something deeply human about being seen, heard, and understood in community with others who are navigating their own struggles.
Different types and levels of support can work together, creating space for both personal growth and shared connection.
I serve as the Mid-Michigan Peer Support Group Facilitator for the non-profit organization Broken People, where we offer safe, moderated spaces for connection through an online community, a virtual support group, and an in-person support group.
If you’re looking for a place to feel less alone in what you’re going through, you’re welcome to explore more at
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