The truth is, I never intended to be a therapist; the vocation found me. Sometime in my 20's I happened upon The Book of the Vision Quest written by Steven Foster and Meredith Little. Halfway through I knew for sure that I would go on a Vision Quest, and I did, by myself, and it was the hardest thing I had ever done, but I was hooked. Shortly after, in 2012, I shared my experience with a group of high school students where I teach, and they asked if they could partake in the same thing, and I said, "uh...sure!" So I went on another Vision Fast with the School of Lost Borders, so I could learn how they approached this ceremony. This started a journey of leading rites of passage, Vision Fast ceremonies for high school students, and then adults, which I still offer today. 

The depth and intensity of people's stories, struggles, trauma and grief which was shared on the Vision Fasts pushed me to want to pursue a degree in clinical mental health. I told myself at the time that I just wanted the letters after my name that said I knew something about working with people in this way. What I didn't expect is upon completion of my degree, that I would absolutely fall in love with being a therapist. I love all aspects of my work, from training and learning (I'm fully trained in EMDR and currently training in Somatic Experiencing), to working with my clients every day. I can't imagine a more fulfilling or life giving job, and I feel truly blessed to be able to offer the work I do. 

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