Throughout my professional life, I’ve worked at the intersection of psychology, leadership, and transformation. My journey has been grounded in clinical expertise and driven by a passion for helping people, organizations, and communities realize their fullest potential. What follows is not just a list of credentials, but a story of impact—across courtrooms, clinics, classrooms, and boardrooms.
A Forensic Foundation
Earning my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kansas gave me more than academic training—it launched a career rooted in understanding human behavior under pressure. Early on, I conducted group therapy with inmates at the Kansas State Penitentiary and completed intensive psychological assessments at the Jackson County Jail in Kansas City. These formative experiences taught me how people adapt to high-stress environments and how the legal system intersects with mental health.
Later, I contributed to the Kansas City Bar Association’s professional development programs and served as an expert witness in Missouri, Maine, and Virginia. As a former diplomat in the American College of Forensic Psychology, I helped courts and attorneys unravel complex psychological issues, always with the aim of ensuring fairness and clarity in legal decisions.
A Clinical Calling
My clinical career began with an internship at a residential drug treatment center. From there, I moved into therapeutic work at the Wyandot County Mental Health Center and then served as a staff psychologist at Osawatomie State Hospital, where I worked with adults across the full spectrum of psychiatric needs—including on the forensic ward.
I’ve also been in private practice in three states—Missouri, Maine, and Virginia—where I supported individuals and families through personal crises, transitions, and long-term healing. I led needs assessments for Social Security Disability and directed three mental health centers in Northern Maine. In that role, I was granted admitting privileges to the regional hospital and provided guidance to courts, schools, and state departments on complex mental health and developmental cases.
At the intersection of leadership and mental health, I’ve supported pastors and congregations in crisis. My work with the BGAV and the Center for Congregational Health has brought me into sacred spaces, helping faith communities navigate difficult transitions and regain stability.
Integrating Medicine & Coaching
Throughout my career, I’ve served as an adjunct professional at hospitals and medical schools—from St. Luke’s Medical Center in Kansas City to the University of Missouri Medical School. These roles expanded my understanding of how psychological and medical systems overlap, and how to support patients holistically.
Today, I continue to coach through organizations like Living Free Together, a nonprofit supporting military families. Whether in hospitals or homes, my focus remains the same: empower people to make meaningful, resilient change.
