Frequently Asked Questions

Life Transition Advocate

• Do you have perceived limitations due to age or abilities that keep you from moving forward in your goals?
• Does your family express concern about your health and well being and perceive your judgment is limited? 
• Do you believe you have ability to make our own decisions however caught up with "others' believing they know better. 
•  Are you ready to feel empowered to make your own decisions?  

End of Life Consultant

• You have heard the terms Advanced Directives yet don't know where to begin?
• Are you or a loved one aging and don't want to "burden the kids/family"?
• Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with a terminal illness and need future planning?
• Do you want your legacy to be honored?

Grief Specialist

• Do you experience grief and loss differently than others?
• Is not crying "normal" when I experience loss? 
• Are you ready to take action to complete the painful experience of loss?

All my services are non-clinical based therefore not recognized by the insurance companies as a reimbursable service.

I provide services in person at an agreed upon location or virtually.  

Each service is individualized at an agreed upon day and time for a minimal of a 50 minute session.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Southern Connecticut State University, Major: Community Counseling 

Licensed Professional Counselor #001866 (2007-2012)

Bachelor of Science, Southern Connecticut State University, Major: Community Based Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Studies 

CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

National Council for Mental Wellbeing:  Certified Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor USA

The Grief Recovery Method: Grief Recovery Specialist 

International End of Life Doula Association: End of Life Doula

Transformation Academy: Professional Life Coach 

Udemy Certificate Program: Grief Coach

University of Vermont: Grief and Bereavment Certificate (pending: November 2025 completion)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

East Shore District Health Department, Branford CT: Community Health Improvement Planning (CHIP) Board Member

AccentCare, Middlebury CT (Formerly Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care): Bereavement Volunteer, End of life vigil supports

James Blackstone Memorial Library Branford, CT: Grief Support Group facilitator

E-Motion Movement Community: Branford CT Movement Community walking- based grief group 

CAREER EXPERIENCES

Community Health Resources, Windsor, CT

Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Teach participants the knowledgeand skills to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health issuesand substance use disorders in their communities.

Vista Life Innovations, Westbrook, CT 

Counselor/Case Manager 

Life Skills Program Supervisor 

Outreach Coordination

Relocation Coordinator 

Provide Individual and group counseling services for individuals (ages 18-70) with Autism Spectrum Disorders and neurological impairments, create, implement & monitor program plans outlining learning goals and objectives for each client, train 200+ staff on proactive problem solving and creative teaching technique, provided crisis intervention for clients and family members. 

Behavioral Management, LLC, North Haven, CT 

Behavior Specialist 

Clinical Manager  

Create behavior plans for families and individuals, group psychoeducation, individual and family therapy, assessments and clinical reviews.

Yale University, New Haven, CT

Psychiatric Assistant Adult at Yale Psychiatric Institute

Milieu support, patient contact and vitals.