When you realize life isn’t how you want it to be, fight back.
I help people, like you, who have realized life just isn’t what they want it to be learn how to fight back. Your anxiety, your marriage issue, your parenting struggle, your depression, your performance anxiety, your grief – none of those have to win the day. Fighting back isn’t easy, but it’s a healthy way to move forward and feel better.
The fact that you’re here reading this means you’ve already started to believe fighting back might be worth it. Most of us get stuck in the chaos of life before we even begin - we convince ourselves we can “do this on our own”, we don’t need help because this isn’t that bad, or we simply fall victim to discouragement. It’s not easy admitting we might not be able to figure this one out on our own, not to mention admitting it to someone else.
I get it. The last thing I want to do is spend time thinking and talking about how my life isn’t what I believe it could be. Just like you, it takes some time for me to be able to reach out for help.
When you’re ready, I’m ready.
You can do this. Life can be different than it is right now, but things rarely change until you put in the work and fight back.
I believe your life can be different than it is today.
For many of us, life is more difficult than we'd like to admit. From time to time, for whatever reason, we end up off the path some distance from wherever we imagined we'd be. I got into counseling to help people fight back against the chaos and pain in their lives. I want to see people stay on the path, move towards health, and start to feel better.
I am a fully licensed counselor in the state of Iowa. I have a MDiv from Phoenix Seminary and a MA in Mental Health Counseling from Cornerstone University.
I have the privilege of spending the majority of my week at the University of Northern Iowa where I am the primary mental health counselor for student-athletes. While my work at UNI is primarily mental health work, I continue to learn more about mental performance training.
For better or for worse, what you’ll get when you meet with me is.. well, me. I’m not going to pretend to be someone or something I’m not, and I don’t want you to either. I love what I do and you’ll be able to tell. I don’t sit back smiling and nodding – I get in the fight with you. I’ll ask you hard questions. We will laugh together. We’ll set goals for our work and celebrate your progress. Trust me, I’ve heard it all and you have nothing to be ashamed of.
Call me, email me, or fill out the contact form to set up an appointment and start fighting back.
I can help with a variety of problems life throws your way. I also know my own limitations, so if there’s someone else who could help with your struggle better than I can I’ll work to get you to the right place. Some issues I’m most equipped for are:
Mental Health
Being human is hard. We are inundated with non-stop mental and emotional experiences. If I had to summarize most people’s reason for seeking out counseling, I’d simply say, “most people just want to feel better.” Whether it’s the first time you are considering talking to a counselor, or you’ve tried this before, I’m ready to work hard for you.
Marriage & Relationships
All marriages need constant care. After all, we are more messy than we would like to admit. I love working with couples because there is nowhere to hide. We will explore your dynamics and patterns and work together to make things more ideal. Relationships can be the source of our deepest joys and heaviest griefs. If you're looking for support, regardless of the shape your marriage is in, I can help you.
Mental Performance
What if I told you the way you approach any task has a huge impact on your daily experiences. Whether it’s sports, tasks around the house, working for a promotion, or getting that sales bonus, how we mentally approach our work is crucial. I can help you discover what parts of your mental performance are truly in your control and help you acquire the skills you need to succeed - no matter what you’re fighting for.
I provide custom Employee Assistance Programs for employers who care about their teams enough to make sure they are healthy and whole. When you work with me, I become the primary point of contact for your team through coaching, counseling, resourcing, and referring.
I love getting the opportunity to work with companies, non-profits, and other organizations to speak or lead workshops. My workshops exist to help leaders and their teams become more connected, more productive, more profitable, and more resilient.
