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I offer behavior-focused, faith-centered care that supports nervous system health through clinical herbal consultations and structured coaching. My work is rooted in an understanding of how trauma, chronic stress, and neurodivergent wiring shape daily patterns—especially around food, rest, focus, emotional regulation, and spiritual life.

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Rather than pushing change through willpower, I help clients build sustainable systems that work with the body God designed. Herbal support offers practical care for stress, sleep, digestion, and steadiness, while optional prayer and Scripture reflection create space for spiritual grounding without pressure or performance.

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This is not medical or mental health treatment. It is observational, educational care shaped by training in clinical herbalism, behavior science, and trauma-informed practices. I hold clear ethical boundaries and offer support with respect for each woman’s story, pace, and agency.

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I’m also the author of The Margins Method, a simplified inductive Bible study process, and the founder of The Well Read Bible Project, which helps women engage Scripture with clarity and steadiness. These works inform the gentle structure, spiritual depth, and integrative care I bring into every session.

Education, Formation, and Professional Background

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I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Religion from Liberty University, where I focused on the intersection of human behavior, faith formation, and biblical theology. That foundation shaped my understanding of how belief, stress, trauma, and meaning-making influence the way people engage with God, Scripture, and daily life.

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In addition to academic study, I hold a Biblical Counseling Credential through the International Board of Christian Care and am a Professional Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. I’ve served as an ordained non-denominational minister since 2008, and my pastoral formation is deeply shaped by my life as a Benedictine Oblate of St. Benedict’s Monastery of the Sacred Heart in South Dakota. This influences my approach through attentiveness, prayer, discernment, and a steady, grounded pace.

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Currently, I’m pursuing a Master’s in Counseling at John Brown University, with plans to seek state licensure as an LPC. My graduate thesis centers on the Dual Track Coaching Protocol (DTCP)—a trauma-aware, neurodivergent-affirming model I developed to support sustainable behavior change through nervous system regulation and external structure.

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Clinical Herbalism and Health Education

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Alongside my pastoral work, I have over 30 years of study in herbal medicine, with formal training focused on nervous system support, stress physiology, and trauma-informed herbal care. My coursework through The Herbal Academy includes materia medica, formulation strategies for ADHD and cognition, and clinical safety protocols. Additional training in anatomy, physiology, and emergency assessment from my time as an EMT deepened my understanding of the body’s systems and referral boundaries.

I am a member of the American Herbalists Guild and am currently completing the pathway to become a Registered Herbalist. My approach is integrative and observant, offering herbal care to support sleep, digestion, regulation, and emotional steadiness—never as a replacement for licensed medical care, but as a way of honoring the body God designed.

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Ongoing Formation and Specialized Training

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My work is further shaped by continuing education through Light University in trauma care, women’s issues, and life coaching, as well as coursework in biblical sexuality and family systems through the James C. Dobson School of Marriage and Family. I’ve also trained in trauma-sensitive yoga therapy and body-based support for disordered eating through Holy Yoga International and YogaFaith, which informs the pacing and sensitivity of my care.

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These layers of training support my work with women navigating:

  • Chronic stress and nervous system overwhelm

  • Trauma recovery and behavior regulation

  • Neurodivergent wiring and spiritual disconnection

  • Identity formation and gentle Scripture engagement

  • Somatic and herbal support for resilience and emotional steadiness

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A Theology of Care and Scope

My approach is behavior-focused and spiritually grounded, with a steady pace that respects how trauma and neurodivergence shape daily life. I integrate Scripture, prayer, and reflection gently—never as pressure, and never to bypass physiological needs. The work is formational, not performance-based.

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Spiritual direction and behavioral coaching are offered as educational and supportive, not as licensed mental health treatment. I do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions, and I maintain clear ethical boundaries regarding scope, referrals, and transparency. Herbal care is always non-diagnostic and used to support nervous system regulation and resilience.

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Statement of Belief

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I believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, and that healing and formation are often slow, sacred processes. God is triune, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and in a world marked by suffering and trauma, I trust in His patient, restoring presence.

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I remain non-denominational in ministry affiliation, while honoring the rich diversity of Christian tradition. My care is offered in reverent trust that the Holy Spirit meets each woman where she is—with mercy, truth, and the kind of hope that does not rush healing.

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