I am a compassionate and devoted End of Life Doula with a deep commitment to supporting individuals and their loved ones through the tender journey at the end of life.

As a child, I watched my Dad, a social worker, start the local hospice in our rural county of Texas. That experience shaped my understanding of the profound impact that compassionate care can have during life's most challenging transitions.

With a heart-centered approach, I am here to create a comforting and nurturing space for individuals and their families, offering guidance, education, and physical, emotional, mental and spiritual support throughout the dying journey.

Each person's journey is unique, and I tailor my support to meet the specific needs and wishes of those I serve. Whether it's developing advanced care and vigil plans, navigating the choices at end-of-life, legacy work, grief processing, or assisting with practical matters, my goal is to alleviate the burdens and overwhelm that can accompany the end-of-life. It is vitally important to me to treat each person with the dignity, respect and deep compassion they deserve.

How did I become an End of Life Doula?

Being present for the death of my father-in-law was one of the most powerful and profound experiences of my life. The time unfolded as one of the holiest I have ever experienced, where the boundary between this world and whatever lies beyond became a thin veil. In those sacred moments, there was an overwhelming sense of love that completely filled the room, leaving little space for anything else.

As I stood alongside my husband, his mother, and siblings, offering support during this heart wrenching moment, I noticed I was comfortable in a way that no one else in the room was. I became acutely aware of the importance of compassionate companionship during such poignant moments. I saw firsthand the significance of providing solace, understanding, and a steady presence to those navigating these tender moments.

It was in that space, where the profound fragility of life met the enduring power of love, that I recognized a calling within myself. I wanted to extend that support to others facing the difficulty and devastation that can come when saying good-bye.

In the wake of this transformative experience, I discovered a profound sense of purpose, recognizing the beauty in guiding others through the challenging terrain of loss and the end of life. Channeling the love I experienced, it has been my joy and honor to walk with clients and their families through their own “Softest Night.”

Education / Training

• Texas A&M University: B.S. in Psychology, University and Foundation Honors, Summa Cum Laude
• University of Vermont, Larner School of Medicine: Professional End of Life Doula Certificate
• International End of Life Doula Association: EOL Doula Training
• Specialized Trainings in: Medical Aid in Dying, Comfort Touch, Dignity Therapy, Psychological First Aid, Spiritual Care in Disaster Relief
• TRU Community Hospice: Companionship, Respite and In-Patient Care Center Volunteer