I started Intention Path Counseling and Intention Path Services after 8 years at Cornerstone Health Care/Wake Forest Baptist Health. In 2021, I realized I wanted to take action to find a clearer path for professional growth. I was ready to use my experience and energy to create my own business and expand my client base. I also sought to apply the skills and knowledge I had acquired during that time.

 

One pivotal moment in my journey came in March 2020, when the global shift due to the pandemic led me to reevaluate my approach to trauma recovery. Having faced and worked through trauma in my own life, I was already deeply committed to helping others heal. But during that time of collective uncertainty, I realized I needed a deeper understanding of how to help people heal in a way that worked better for them. I had heard of The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, MD and finally took the time to dive into it, which transformed my understanding of healing.

 

With in-person sessions on hold, I not only finished the book, I listened to Dr. van der Kolk talk about it for 12 hours, and I found myself unable to return to the previous way I helped people heal. I have learned from my own trauma to use crisis as an opportunity when I can and when it helps to do so. So, I pivoted and have since become dedicated to studying and integrating science-based, effective information and methods to help people heal on a deeper level, enabling them to find more meaning in their lives and enjoy the present.

 

As a lifelong learner, I continuously strive to enhance my skills and knowledge. My office is often filled with books, and I love bringing the latest research or strategies into sessions to better support my clients. I aim to maintain this passion for growth. 

 

Currently, I recognize the importance of expanding my practice to meet the growing need for trauma-informed care, and there is only one of me! I’m excited to grow Intention Path Counseling by adding compassionate therapists who share my dedication and passion for helping clients thrive. Together, we can continue creating meaningful change for more people on their healing journey.