I named Hope From Ashes Counseling after my own experiences with loss. Whether I am dealing with a sudden or gradual loss, I look around at my life, and for a time, all I see is ashes: ashes of the life I hoped for, of the relationship lost.

But with the proper support and a safe place to grieve, eventually hope begins to emerge from those ashes; a new life not free from grief, but with a gentler, companionable grief.

I hope to provide that support and a safe place for my clients. Through my time working at Hospice of Lubbock and the Covenant Women’s Care Center, I have been honored to bear witness to the grief of many people in many forms. Additionally, having attended extensive grief trainings, I am equipped with tools to help my clients navigate each individual grief journey, recognizing that no two paths are the same.

I use Person-Centered and Narrative Therapy, along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as needed (particularly when addressing anxiety and depression). I find that healing often comes through the telling of story, and I have a passion for listening, for offering support and a new perspective, and for being a witness to each client’s story.

As an LPC-Associate, I work closely with Shelly Thompson, M.Ed, LPC-S, to further my skills and provide each client with the best care possible.