About Emily

My path to spiritual direction began in my early forties as I struggled against an uncomfortable shallowness in my relationship with God. In my Christian walk, I had learned to move past pain too quickly and to suppress deeper desires within me. By His grace, God led me to wise teachers who revealed the rich beauty of following Him—not only into the light-filled places of joy, but also into the hidden depths of sorrow. 

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My own journey has been shaped by experiences of trauma, including sexual abuse and domestic violence, as well as years of living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and an eating disorder. In His grace, God has gently led me into the deep and ongoing work of healing from complex trauma. I continue to experience His faithfulness as He works within me, bringing restoration, hope, and a deeper understanding of His love.

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It is from this place of lived experience and ongoing transformation that I feel privileged to serve as a spiritual director. It is a sacred gift to companion others as they journey toward discovering the breathtaking beauty of God and awakening more fully to the truth that they are deeply beloved by Him.

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I am a wife, a mother to a 25-year-old son, and a devoted dog-mom to a six-year-old Weimaraner who keeps life interesting!

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I hold a BA in Psychology and completed my spiritual direction training through Selah. Before stepping into the ministry of spiritual direction, I spent most of my career in business administration and hospitality. I am deeply grateful for the grace of God for leading me to this new vocation of soul care in midlife. It is a gift to discover how He has woven the experiences of my life together and to have the privilege of accompanying others as they deepen their relationship with Him.