my background

I recall, back in the fall of 1990, feeling terrified volunteering for my first shift at the Crisis Centre. They had trained me, yes, but what if I still said the wrong thing?  I answered a call that day from a man who had been dealt a sudden, significant loss. For 40 minutes he shared, I listened. At the end, he thanked me for helping him find a new footing. For the moment, at least, he was able to feel at peace.

 

It was just one call, and while not all landed so positively, I knew this to be a path I could devote my life to. In short order, I began studies that eventually led to my licensing and current practice. I have since listened with compassion to a great many others stories of loss and grief, offered a hand up to those who felt overwhelmed and discouraged, assisted adults and youth who wished to end their dependency on a variety of substances, supported couples as they learned healthy ways to better understand one another, and when tragedy occurred, supported those in need. Three remarkable decades later, I continue to be fulfilled each day finding new ways to be of service to my clients, my community, and my profession.