I want you to be seen, to be heard, and to be YOU–to shine as the person and parent that only you can be!

Being strong does not mean doing it all, OR doing it alone. Equipping yourself with evidence-based information, space to explore and plan, knowledge and education to make informed decisions, nurturing support and guidance to recover, process, and adapt are all ways to lift yourself up so you can LIVE that vision you have for yourself and your family AND take care of YOU.

The journey to motherhood is a transformation so complex, it has its own term: “matrescence.” While few people have heard this term, it essentially recognizes motherhood as its own “adolescence….” an entire life stage of development complete with mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, occupational, financial, social, cultural, and environmental changes. WOW!

YES, women have been doing this forever, there is so much beauty, comfort, and strength in that. Let’s remember what all those women have taught us about strength in ourselves and strength in community, and come around birthing persons and families to create the strongest, healthiest beginnings we can!

About Me

I’m a human and a mom who is constantly learning and shifting just like you! I have days where I feel powerful and awesome and days where I feel like I’m starting from scratch.

I am a Colorado native who is enjoying exploring all Texas has to offer (this is especially fun to experience through the eyes of my toddler). I love the solace, challenge, and connection that comes from being in the mountains, and the kind of peace, expression, and creativity that I experience when I play music. I cherish my relationships deeply and feel grateful every day to do life with my husband, son, our goofy dog, and friends and family.

What I’m Like As A.…
Doula: Steady, Encouraging, Nurturing
Educator: Balanced, Knowledgeable, Caring
Guide: Coach, Visionary, Grounded (yes, it’s possible to be both grounded and see exciting possibilities for the future!)

My Background:
I spent over 10 years working with families and community wellness initiatives before venturing out on my own! I have a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, my Masters of Business Administration, and I am trained with DONA and Lamaze. I also have extensive training in trauma-informed care, mental health first aid and suicide prevention, as well as lots of experience with kinship, foster, and adoptive families, and individuals who have experienced trauma.

I tell you these things because a) they might be things you value in your decision making b) these things all influence how I practice

YOU are the expert on yourself and your family!!!! I don’t empower you, YOU empower yourself. I am here to help clear the way for you to achieve what you envision for yourself.

I place significant value on trauma-informed, compassionate, and evidence-based care, and I consider the whole person in every aspect of service. Everyone comes into birth and parenthood with different contexts and experiences, and I want to honor both the whole person you are and the experience you want to have.

I also know the long-term outcomes associated with getting children and families off to a great start (which begins looong before birth!). I deeply believe that supporting individuals and families from pre-conception through early childhood is one of the most powerful, yet underutilized, health and prevention tools we have. From maternal health and informed decision-making to positive early development and overall mental health and wellbeing, I want to support strong beginnings and abundant living!

Still with me? I work with people during some of the most vulnerable and memorable moments of their lives. It matters to me that you are putting yourself out there in opening up your life to me. So, I am also putting myself out there for you!