In my work, I draw on a unique combination of life experiences: the insights of a parent, the perspective of a child who has experienced trauma, professional education in communication disorders and psychology, and the personal journey of navigating chronic illness and disability. As a fost-adoptive parent of now-adult children with complex disabilities, I’ve learned firsthand the challenges of working with the medical, mental health, legal, and special education systems.

These personal experiences, combined with decades of professional work in hospice, hospital chaplaincy, and emergency community services, have taught me how to provide spiritual and emotional care in some of the most intense environments. It has given me a deep understanding of the complexities of grief, disability, and the human condition. I offer three types of coaching: Grief Coaching, Spiritual Coaching, and Parenting Disabled and Neurodiverse Children.

Grief Coaching - How We Work:
Grief isn’t something that fits neatly into a box. It’s messy, it’s raw, and it shows up in unexpected ways. My grief coaching is about creating a space where you can be real with all of it. Sometimes that means we sit down and talk through the hard stuff, and other times it means we get our hands dirty—whether through creating art, walking in nature, or finding ways to connect your personal sources of meaning to the challenges you’re facing. It’s not about following a set formula; it’s about exploring what resonates with you.

Together, we’ll find ways to navigate your grief that feel right. Maybe it’s building something with your hands, maybe it’s writing, maybe it’s finding the strength to ask the uncomfortable questions you’ve been avoiding. Our work is deeply personal and flexible—sometimes we meet for just one session, other times it’s an ongoing process over months. No two grief journeys are the same, and my role is to walk alongside you, offering whatever support you need to make sense of the chaos.

Facing End-of-Life Conversations:
There is an opportunity to have discussions and gain clarity about deep personal issues at the end of life. I have shaped and formed many questions to meet the needs of both the young and old when confronting these profound topics. When a diagnosis is life-limiting, it opens the door to conversations that many of us tend to avoid but are incredibly meaningful. These discussions can become powerful summations of relationships and personal values that will resonate for generations.

Often, people reach out to me because they feel lost, unsure of what questions to ask after receiving such a diagnosis. Whether they’ve just been placed on hospice or are nearing the end of a long battle, my role is to guide them through this process with care and respect. One unique aspect of my work involves creating what’s known in the Jewish tradition as an "ethical will," where we document the life lessons and values you wish to pass down—not just the material assets. I help individuals and families articulate these important thoughts and ensure that their legacy reflects what truly matters to them.

Creative Approaches to Grief and Loss:
Sometimes, my work involves finding creative, even playful, ways to help families cope with the limitations imposed by illness. For instance, I once worked with a family whose father was unable to travel due to brain cancer. Knowing that a family trip to Greece was out of the question, we instead brought Greece to them. We created a "Trip to Greece in a Box," complete with Greek food, striped shirts, and virtual visits to Greek landmarks using early internet webcams. This imaginative experience allowed the family to bond and create lasting memories in the face of their heartbreaking reality.

Humor and creativity often play an unexpected role in my work, helping to ease the pain and bring lightness to situations that are otherwise heavy with grief. My goal is to support you in finding as many joyful, meaningful moments as possible, even in the most difficult times.