Welcome


I’m honored you’re here and considering me as a collaborator towards your mission. I bring to the table something rare-the perspective of a trafficking survivor and a person living with dissociative identity disorder (DID), combined with the training of a licensed psychologist and two decades of experience in the mental health field.

I know what it means to walk through darkness and come out the other side shining brighter. I also know what it takes to challenge stigma, break limiting patterns, and step fully into the power of authenticity. That’s the work I do with entrepreneurs, leaders, organizations, and audiences of all kinds-helping people rewrite the stories that hold them back, so they can lead with courage, clarity, and impact.

For Leaders & Entrepreneurs

My coaching and consultation are designed for entrepreneurs, executives, and high-achieving professionals who are ready to break through what’s holding them back and rise into their fullest potential. Together, we uncover the patterns personally and professionally that block growth and alignment. I help leaders connect their story to their vision, so they can lead with clarity, integrity, and lasting impact.

For Therapists & Private Practices

As a psychologist with lived experience of dissociative identity disorder (DID) and nearly two decades of clinical work, I provide specialized consultation and training for therapists, clinicians, and private practice centers. My approach blends evidence-based strategies with the insider perspective of lived experience, helping practitioners:

  • Deepen their understanding of trauma and dissociation

  • Build confidence working with complex trauma

  • Develop practical, ethical, compassionate and collaborative treatment strategies

  • Create systems of care that honor both clients and clinicians

I have provided continuing education workshops through organizations such as Leading Edge Seminars, The Zur Institute, and the Arizona Trauma Institute, and I remain committed to helping mental health professionals expand their skills, reduce stigma, and walk alongside clients with competence and compassion.

For Audiences & Organizations

As a keynote speaker, trainer, and consultant, I have the privilege of working with organizations, recovery centers, private practices, and global audiences. My talks are raw, inspiring, and deeply human. They don’t just inform—they transform. Whether the topic is trauma, resilience, leadership, mental health, boundaries, grief, or authentic communication, my goal is always the same: to move people from passive listening into courageous action.

No more minimizing people’s experiences. I challenge audiences to see differently, feel deeply, and rise stronger. Because there is no health, no success, and no sustainable leadership without mental health at the core.

From Fear to Freedom

For years, I was afraid of people knowing my story. Now, I know that truth-telling is liberation. My work blends science, soul, and lived experience to bring hope where it’s been forgotten and to remind people—leaders, teams, and communities alike—that pain can be transformed into purpose.

If you’re looking for a speaker to move your audience deeply, or a coach to walk with you as you rise into your next chapter, you’re in the right place.

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  • EDUCATION AND TRAINING
    BA, New England College
    MA, Columbia University
    MA, Arizona School of Professional Psychology
    Psy.D., Arizona School of Professional Psychology

    PRE-DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP
    United States Department of Veterans Affairs
    Huntington VA Medical Center
    Huntington, WV

    POSTDOCTORAL RESIDENCY
    Psychological Counseling Services, Ltd (PCS)
    Scottsdale, AZ

    CREDENTIALS
    LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
    EXPERT CONSULTANT
    TRAUMA & DISSOCIATION
    MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE
    CERTIFIED EMDR THERAPIST
    EMDRIA APPROVED CONSULTANT
    FOUNDER OF ALTERCHOLOGY®

    PROFESSIONAL AFFILLIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
    2023 President of Scottsdale Psychological Society (SPS)
    2021-2022 President-Elect

    Leader, The Stability Network (TSN)

    Participant in McLean Hospital-Harvard Medical School Affiliate’s Deconstructing Stigma Campaign: Changing Attitudes About Mental Health

    Keynote Speaker for An Infinite Mind (AIM) International Organization on DID

    Member of BadAssDOGOODERS:
    A League of Heart-Driven Entrepreneurs. Creators & Changemakers On A Mission To Impact our Communities, The World & Each Other.

    American Woman Beauty Brand Ambassador

    Renegade Rising Brand Ambassador: Women rising above and living a life of change, impact, and purpose.

    Women Making Waves Mentor

    Featured/Publications:
    The Los Angeles Times
    USA Today
    American Psychiatric Association
    Psychology Today
    National Alliance on Mental Illness
    This is My Brave

    Books:
    One Soul, Multiple Expressions-Poems by the Parts

    One Soul, Multiple Expressions-Poems by the Parts (Edition Two releasing Spring 2026)

    The Experiential Toolbox for DID: Forthcoming 2026 New Harbinger Publications with beloved Co-Author Mabel Rose

    2025 Peer nominated for Sierra Tuscon’s annual Gratitude of Giving Humility Award for my community and global advocacy on DID.


Authentic • Resilient

***Please note a small error in this recording. There is an estimated 1-3% of the population suspected to live with DID, not 1 in 3.

Survivor • Genuine

Experiencing trauma does not define you. At your core is your true essence and I hope you find your way back to the loving spark of light within you.

Public Speaking & Interviews 

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