Just six months out of college, my life in Dallas looked like a dream - a loving relationship, traveling whenever I wanted to, a cute apartment, a family that always had my back, and buzzing social life. The reality was I woke up dreading every single day with barely enough energy to brush my teeth and spent my 9 to 5 fending off panic attacks in between meetings. An engineering degree and cushy business analyst job later I was still left stuck, exhausted, and overwhelmed with no idea what to do about it.

After hitting rock bottom, I decided enough was enough and made health my number one priority. I devoted myself to talk therapy, biofeedback, and Reiki before following my passion for psychology into a corporate Human Resources career. Realizing on my road to recovery how many struggled in silence, I dedicated myself to mental health advocacy to increase awareness and create spaces for transparent dialogue. The deep sense of purpose I found in helping others see a life beyond their struggles inspired me to become a transition coach.