Hello

I grew up under the beautiful desert sunsets of Mesa, Arizona where I learned three important truths early in life: cockroaches can grow to the size of dinosaurs, food tastes better wrapped in a fresh tortilla, and family means everything!

 

Some dreams begin quietly and wait patiently for their time.

 

Mine began at the age of 17, as I sat mesmerized, listening to Doctor Lynn Scoresby speak about families and relationships at Mesa Community College. In that moment, I knew two things: I wanted to have a family and children of my own more than anything else in the world - and I wanted to become a Marriage and Family Counselor. That desire deepened as I began working with abused children at a local Child Crisis Shelter.

 

Before the end of my Sophomore year in college, I met my husband, fell in love, and together we began the sacred journey of building a family. Over the next 37+ years we moved to Utah and welcomed eleven beautiful children into our lives. During those years, my education was lovingly placed on hold as I devoted my heart and energy to raising our family and navigating the unique joys and challenges of real family life.

 

Now, with rich life experience and a deep understanding of relationships, I have returned to complete my education and fulfill the second part of that calling. I feel deeply humbled and grateful to be doing work that I love - helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen the foundations that support healthy relationships and personal development.

 

As Anne Frank once wrote: ​

"The important thing is this: To be able at any moment

to sacrifice what we are for what we could become."

 

Through teaching, coaching, and workshops, I share practical, research-informed tools that help people communicate more effectively, manage emotions, build resilience, and create deeper connection in their lives.

 

My goal is to create a warm, thoughtful environment where people feel safe to explore, learn, and grow - and where they can leave feeling more confident, empowered, and grounded in themselves and their relationships.

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Wherever you are in your story right now, it matters - and it's not too late to create something stronger, healthier, and more connected.​ I would be honored to walk alongside you as you strengthen your life and grow your relationships.

 

You don't have to do this alone.

 

I offer online coaching and workshops nationwide, as well as in-person coaching and workshops throughout the state of Utah. 

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A Few Things About Me:

• Mother of 11 and grandmother of 14

• Deeply passionate about building strong individuals, marriages, and families

• I believe growth is always possible - at any age or stage of life

• I love nature, meaningful conversations, and a good bowl of chips & salsa

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Credentials:

• BS Family & Human Services (BYU-Idaho)

• Currently Pursuing Master of Social Work and Clinical Licensure (Utah State University)

• Certified High Performance Coach (High Performance Institute)

• Clinical Training in Gottman Methods Couples Therapy - Levels 1 & 2 (The Gottman Institute)

• Over 37 years of hands-on family life experience

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