certifications & training

I bring a unique combination of experiences and expertise to my work as a self-love coach. I utilize a blend of skills from my professional coaching certifications, my masters-level training in counseling, and breathwork and meditation practices to create a one-of-a-kind, supportive container for my clients to grow toward their goals.

While my work is deeply informed by my training as a therapist, I practice as a certified professional coach - not as a licensed therapist or mental health counselor. While coaching and therapy provide many overlapping benefits (a confidential container for growth and reflection, the support of a trained professional, etc.), I am not able to provide treatment for mental health diagnoses.

I have included more information about my training and credentials below - If you have questions about this distinction or could use further clarification, please feel free to reach out to me directly via the contact form linked in the menu above!

Identities & Beliefs That Inform My Work

I operate from a powerful belief that healers and helping professionals are whole humans doing work that is inherently political. My work is heavily trauma-informed, and I practice with values of anti-racism and abolition. I believe that all healing work is inherently political.

For the reasons above, I also choose to disclose some identities where I have lived experiences that inform my practice. I am a:

  • Queer, cisgender woman

  • Foster & adoptive parent

  • Sexual assault survivor

  • White American midwesterner

  • Person living with mental illness

If you have questions about any of the values, principles, or experiences that guide my practice, I encourage and welcome you to ask!

 

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Gender & Women’s Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
May 2013

Master of Education in Counseling & Human Development
Vanderbilt University
May 2015

 

Coaching Certifications

VITA™ Sex, Love, & Relationships Coach
Tantric Institute for Integrated Sexuality      
October 2023


Certified Professional Coach
Coach Training Alliance  
October 2019

 

Specialized Trainings

Somatic Therapy in Action: Working with Trauma, Neglect & Belonging (May 2026, The Embody Lab)

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification (March 2025, National Council for Mental Wellbeing)

CPR & First-Aid Certification (May 2025, Adult & Child)

Understanding Sexual Development for Youth with Trauma (Foster Parents Training Institute, June 2024)