I was diagnosed with panic disorder, after an anxiety attack landed me in the hospital. At that moment, I was certain that I was having a heart attack… not an anxiety attack. It was very real. I know first-hand the emotional and physical toll living with anxiety can take. The unfortunate reality is my story is not new or unique. 

Once I was able to identify and start to understand what was happening to me and what anxiety and panic are, I began to realize this is something I have had my whole life. I have vivid childhood memories of panic and the stress of living life in a state of overwhelm. 

I also know what it feels like to love someone going through anxiety and feeling powerless to help. Both of my children deal with anxiety and panic. They express it differently, but the effects are the same. It is when I saw my children struggle that I started the journey of learning how to not just survive but thrive in life.

Both in my own anxiety, and experiencing someone I love struggling with anxiety, I felt so isolated. I felt so alone. We are starting to talk about anxiety, panic and other mental disorders. The more we can talk and share the less alone we will feel.

I want you to know, you are not alone. I am here. I can help.

I use my background and credentialed expertise to help people enjoy a higher quality of life. I will not promise to fix anyone, but I will not give up on finding a way to help my clients.