I’m a lover of life, seeker of adventure, champion of mental health, proponent of healthy relationships, and advocate for all things domestic life-related.  I happen to also have a few degrees (BA in Education, MA in Professional Counseling, and Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy--still a work in progress), am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Life Coach.  But most importantly, I’m an around-the-way girl who just loves meeting new people, getting all up in their business, and helping them figure out this thing we call life, all while serving my own people as a wife of 16 years and counting and boy-mom x3!  

I was born and raised in Washington, DC, and from the age of 12, I’ve known exactly what I wanted to do with my life—coach and counsel folks toward a happier and more fulfilling life.  At the risk of dating myself, I actually earned the nickname “Ricky Lake” in high school because I was always giving relationship advice to friends dealing with boyfriend/ girlfriend drama. 

Obviously, I’ve come a long way since then, and while the personal, academic, and professional development I’ve experienced over the past 25+ years has honed my craft and sharpened my counseling and coaching skills and expertise, my passion and purpose has only come full circle and materialized into a full-time career as a Professional Counselor and Life Coach. I’ve worked in Domestic Violence counseling and Christian Lay ministry, outpatient mental health and private group practice as an individual, couples and family therapist. Most days, I wake up and can’t believe I get to do what I love most and make a living doing it