ABOUT ME

I began working in the field of mental health over twenty-five years ago as I trained to become a Psychiatric Nurse. Throughout those years, as I heard individuals share their stories and struggles, I had a growing desire to encourage the hurting with biblical truth. I knew from personal experience, the comfort, hope, and healing God has for us in the midst of suffering. I have now had the privilege of counseling women of all ages with a Gospel centered approach for over a decade and have seen the healing, growth, and transformation it can bring. 
 

Qualifications:

• Registered Professional Counselor & Master Practitioner in Clinical Counseling - Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

• Certified Biblical Counselor (Advanced Degree) and Training Instructor
  - Association of Biblical Counselors.

• Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider
  - Christian Trauma Healing Network. 

• MA (Biblical) Counseling
  - Westminster Theological Seminary

• BA in Psychology
  - University of the Fraser Valley

In addition to counseling, I have 23 years of experience as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and have specialized in eating disorders for the majority of that time, working at the Provincial Adult Tertiary & Specialized Eating Disorders Program first as a front-line nurse and then as a Clinical Nurse Educator and Care Coordinator since 2015. 

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I am newly a part of Central Community Church's in Chilliwack, British Columbia. My role as Care & Counseling Director involves promoting a culture of intentional helping relationships, as well as working toward establishing a care ministry, as well as a professional biblical counseling center.

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When I'm not counseling, I am usually spending time with my husband, four children, and various animals on our one-acre homestead. 

I love to spend time outdoors, hiking, gardening or swimming in a lake. I also spend a lot of time reading and homeschooling my kids.