certifications & training

I bring a unique combination of experiences and expertise to my work as a self-love coach. I utilize a combination of skills from my nationally-accredited coaching certification, my masters-level training in counseling, and training in 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!

It is my firm belief that healers and helping professionals are whole humans doing work that is inherently political. My work is heavily trauma-informed, and I practice from an abolitionist, anti-racist, and liberationist perspective. I believe that all healing work is inherently political. If we hope to achieve collective healing and liberation, we must work to dismantle the violent systems of oppression that inflict ongoing and complex trauma on those with marginalized identities.

education

B.A. Psychology, Gender & Women’s Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
May 2013

M.Ed Counseling & Human Development
Vanderbilt University
May 2015

coaching certifications