Your Questions, Answered

No, and I want to be completely upfront about that. I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or social worker. What I offer is peer support and life coaching based on my own lived experience navigating foster care, adoption, IVF, teen pregnancy, NICU, and more.

My services are not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, I will always connect you with the appropriate professional resources.

I offer peer support, life coaching, and family navigation — all grounded in real lived experience. I've walked every path I serve: foster care, adoption, IVF, teen pregnancy, NICU, and blended families.

Think of it as talking to someone who has genuinely been where you are — not someone reading from a textbook. I help you process what you're going through, find your next right step, and feel less alone in the journey.

My services are for anyone navigating a family journey that feels overwhelming, uncertain, or isolating — including:

• Families going through foster care or adoption (any type)
• People on the IVF or fertility journey
• Teen parents or families supporting teen parents
• NICU families
• Blended or non-traditional families
• Anyone who just needs a sounding board from someone who gets it

Therapy is provided by a licensed mental health professional and focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. It often explores the past in depth.

Peer support and life coaching — what I provide — focuses on where you are right now and where you want to go. It's practical, forward-moving, and grounded in shared lived experience rather than clinical technique. Many people find both valuable and use them alongside each other.

You can book directly on the Services page using the online scheduling calendar. Just pick a time that works for you — you'll get a confirmation with all the details right away.

If you're not sure where to start, book a free 30-minute intro call first. No commitment required.

Both! Sessions are available via Zoom, phone call, or in person depending on your preference and location. When you book, you can choose the format that works best for you. In-person location details will be confirmed after booking.

Standard sessions are 60 minutes. The free intro call is 30 minutes. Sessions begin and end on time out of respect for both of us.

Life happens — I understand that. Please give at least 24 hours notice if you need to reschedule or cancel. Late cancellations or no-shows may be subject to a cancellation fee. Full details are in the Client Agreement you'll receive after booking.

• Free intro call — 30 minutes, no charge
• 1-on-1 session — $80 per 60-minute session
• 3-session package — $220 (saves you $20)

Payments are processed securely online through Stripe. You can pay by credit card, debit card, or other Stripe-supported methods. Your payment information is never stored on this site.

I believe everyone who needs support should be able to access it. If cost is a genuine barrier, please reach out through the contact page and let's have a conversation. I will always do my best to work something out.

We start wherever you are. You'll share what's going on in your world, what you're hoping to get from our time together, and any questions you have. There's no agenda you have to follow — this is your time.

By the end of the session, we'll have a sense of where you are, what's weighing on you, and what next steps might look like.

Yes. Everything you share in our sessions stays between us. The only exception is if I believe there is an immediate risk of harm to you or someone else — in that case, I will always encourage you to connect with the appropriate professional resources.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out to a qualified professional immediately. You can call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) — available 24/7. I am not a crisis service and cannot provide emergency support.

If you're not in crisis but things are feeling really heavy, please still reach out. That's exactly what I'm here for.