relevant experience

Crisis Line Specialist

Institutional Grant Evaluator

Crime Victim Advocate

United States Army Veteran

Food and Basic Needs Distribution Center Assistant

Eastern Washington University, Dual Master Degrees 
M.A. , M.S.W.
Western Washington University
B.A.

Advocacy & legislative engagement

Veteran's center services

Small business payroll & accounting, banking, investments

Real Estate

Community mental health & social work

Private Practice Founder

Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG)

Veteran systems

Foster care, adoption & legal systems

Gender-based violence

Below are links to the causes and communities that are close to my heart. Consider supporting them or checking out the resources they offer.

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa

Third Wave Fund

The Vashon DOVE Project

The Mockingbird Society

RAINN

tl:dr
Work and life experiences led me to the natural evolution of opening a private practice. Having support and encouragement through this experience is priceless and it's one way I pay it forward.
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My work with small businesses began in 2003 and weaved through my adult life. Working in spaces where folks do not feel represented, respected, or followed up with appropriately takes a toll on everyone; just like the supremacy culture many of us are indoctrinated into.
In the past, colleagues and supervisors subjected me to harassment, sexual assault, transmisia, and the eventual reporting of a clinical supervisor for sexual misconduct with minor clients. This kind of culture is agitating for all of us and even worse for a larger majority of us.

 How could anyone deny that there had to be other options for long-term, successful outcomes? Initially, I thought working in advocacy or behind-the-scenes support for healthcare and social service was where I would stay. However, my love of the therapeutic process arrived after a transformative experience with EMDR. This experience allowed me to shift my perspective and future in ways I didn’t have access to before.

I realized my willingness to say the quiet part of oppression out loud, specializing in success during pain, and my unique post-traumatic growth (PTG) perspective, could sustain what I wanted to offer. I couldn't be more grateful to be doing what I'm doing, even when it is difficult or seems impossible.

A small space where folks could connect to others who wanted to honor their calling, be themselves, and grow; was essential for me to be able to provide a sustainable level of service. A space where secure, inclusive cultures are the norm, not exploitation and fear. Thus, Meadows Agency was formed for psychotherapy and another practice for consulting. The intention is to remain small as an antidote to “progress is bigger/more”. I think of myself as part of a constellation of like-minded business owners who are tending to trees they will never sit under. For those looking to remain independent, yet connected to support without hierarchy or obligation. Those who understand the innate value that trusting relationships bring.

Those closest to me know I live a contemplative, simple life while cherishing moments with my chosen family and friends; near and far. Originally from the stolen lands of the Choctaw Nation (Mississippi), I am a disabled Army veteran, white-bodied, NDGQ, and have lived-experience with post-traumatic growth. Dancing, meditation, reality shows, reading, and reminding you of your agency are some of my interests.