ABOUT ME

I come to this work through my  own experience of grief—a path so deeply interwoven with joy that each  has held the other as I’ve moved through this life. Through loss and  transition, I have learned that there is no need to rush or to force a  way forward (as much as we all may want to).

Grief has many paths, but only  one that is yours to create as you move through it. The same is true of  joy. We begin by trusting what shows up to lead the way.

For the past fifteen years, I  have shared deep companionship with animals in my role as a professional  dog walker. It was through years of walking—in every season and all  kinds of weather—that this path began to form. Observing the natural  shifts in nature taught me to recognize and accept the natural changes  within myself—meeting them with an open heart rather than judgment. My support is grounded in practical tools that help you remain steady as  things shift—both within you and around you—always guided by mindfulness and compassion.

I received my Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Since then, I have evolved through a rich blend of training and experience—ranging from Case Management and Support Group Facilitation for people living with  HIV/AIDS at Whitman-Walker Clinic in Northern Virginia, to becoming a  Massage Therapist, a Breathe for Change Yoga Teacher, and a Social  Emotional Learning Facilitator (SEL*F). I later completed a Mindfulness  Meditation Teacher Certification with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, and most recently, trained as a Grief Tender through the Dark Woods of Grief: Roots and Ritual program.

I offer virtual and walking  sessions throughout the year to support individuals moving through  grief, loss, and life transitions that can feel too heavy to carry  alone.

WHAT KEEPS ME GROUNDED

I find my grounding through the  lessons I've gathered from nature—observing the natural shifts in the  seasons and meeting life's changes with an open heart. I value the deep  companionship of animals and the steadying practice of walking through  all kinds of weather.

LICENSURE & LOGISTICS

• Maryland License: #32728

• D.C. License: Pending

• Note: I am accepting new clients; offering remote sessions for MD residents and in-person walking sessions in Maryland.