About Mary
My path to becoming a therapist wasn't a straight line.
Like many people, my life has included chapters of deep struggle, unexpected changes and significant loss. There were times when things didn't go at all as I had planned, when I had to find my way through uncertainty, deep grief, and the need to reshape and redirect my life because of these unexpected traumatic events.
These events reshaped how I understood myself and the world around me. And while I wouldn't have chosen those challenges, they became meaningful turning points in my life that invited me to reflect and grow - emotionally and spiritually - in ways I hand't anticipated.
Over time, those experiences very much shaped my passion for the work that I do. We all need hope and support in those chapters of our lives. They deepened my belief in the importance of having a space in your life where you can be honest about what you're going through - where you don't have to carry everything on your own.
They also shaped how I show up as a therapist: with empathy, patience, genuine care and respect for each person's unique path.
Becoming a therapist was...
for me, a natural fit - not because my path was easy, but because of what I've learned along the way.
Outside of my work, I've found meaning and balance through a variety of experiences: my Christian faith, volunteering with relief agencies, serving in a number of ways in my church community (during COVID our barn became our "church" for a number of Sundays in the summer, which was so fun) and spending time in nature through mountain climbing, backpacking and scuba diving.
I have always loved music, and I sing and play several random instruments in the band of which I have been a part for some years now. I've also been so blessed to have spent many meaningful and joyful years working with my horses, which has been, and still is, a steady source of connection and grounding in my life. these parts of my life continue to support my sense of balance and presence, both personally and in the work I do with others.