Hello and thank you for your heart and interest!

If you're new to me, I support youth, parents, and families—locally and globally in-person and online—through mentorship, coaching, and programs that build resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful connection in a time of rapid change. I have developed the gift of meeting each teen and family in their own unique essence and lived experience with authenticity, a sense of lightness, and depth. Using trauma-informed care, somatic tools, and relational mentorship, I help build confidence, clarity, and stronger family connections.

My mission is to create resilient responses to the question:

How can we best support our youth in these times?

With 25 years of experience working with youth—as a class teacher, Waldorf school co-founder, and co-creator of transformational wilderness programs—I began to see a troubling shift. In the past five years, more teens have struggled with mental health, disconnection, and low self-worth than I’ve seen at any other time. I felt a clear call to turn my full attention toward this growing need.

In 2022, I stepped out of the classroom to focus fully on 1:1 mentoring for teens and coaching for parents facing the complexities of adolescence today.

To launch SoulFire, I turned to my community—raising funds from 12 generous donors to complete specialized trainings, build the business, and offer services to low-income families through scholarships. That support laid the foundation for the heart-centered work I continue today.

Who I’ve Served (Summer 2024 - Summer2025):

46 adolescents mentored this last year
27 adolescents currently being mentored with on-going sessions
35 parents supported through coaching, courses, and circles
11 families guided through facilitated mediation

Impact to Date (2022–Now):

150+ youth and parents served and found support they needed

I work with youth and families from all income levels, meeting them where they are — on walks in nature, car rides, in my art studio, or even in their homes. This relational, mobile model builds trust, connection, and real-world resilience.

65% of my clients receive full or partial scholarships
Sliding scale is available for all services
I have a commitment to not turn any family away due to lack of financial resources

This model ensures that every teen who needs support can receive it—regardless of their family’s income.

🌱 Why This Work Matters

Teens today face unprecedented mental health challenges, social disconnection, and pressure. Families are struggling to stay connected. My trauma-informed, resilience-based mentorship helps:

Teens develop emotional resilience, inner steadiness, and perspective to navigate life’s challenges

Parents gain tools to support their teens with compassion, awareness, and learn how to hold their teen as they become more autonomous
Families rebuild harmony through presence, trust, and attuned relating

Thank you for helping to make a difference with a donation that will provide scholarships to families who otherwise would not be able to afford these services. It truly does take a village.

The SoulFire Campaign: Igniting Whole-Hearted Well-Being in Teens and Families

Help illuminate the path for our youth and the families that walk with them.

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