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Meaningful Impact
ABOUT
ROOTED IN WELLNESS, LEADERSHIP, AND MEANINGFUL IMPACT.
I AM DEDICATED TO GUIDING YOU TOWARDS YOUR BETTER SELF.
With over 20+ years of coaching experience, I've helped countless clients from diverse backgrounds and walks of life overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Through training, consulting, and wellness centered education, I help professionals, peer support specialists, and organizations strengthen communication, prevent burnout, and create healthier systems of care rooted in authenticity, compassion, and sustainable growth.
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I created Rooted Strategy & Training because I know what it feels like to carry responsibility, lead people, support others, and still have to find a way to breathe.
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My work is shaped by years of experience in mental health, community-based services, leadership, coaching, advocacy, and real conversations with people who are tired of pretending they are fine.
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Rooted Strategy is for the helper who is burned out, the leader who needs structure, the agency that needs stronger training, and the professional who wants to grow without losing themselves in the process.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
My work is grounded in professional training, hands-on experience, and a deep understanding of the individuals, professionals, and organizations I serve.
Licensed Mental Health Provider
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Trainer
Certified Life Coach
Clinical Supervisor
Behavioral Health Consultant
Trainer for Behavioral Health Providers, Schools, Nonprofits, and Organizations
Continuing Education Recognition
All Rooted Strategy & Training courses are recognized by the North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist (NCCPSS) Program as eligible for CPSS continuing education credit.
Why I Chose the Name "Rooted"
The name Rooted reflects a belief that lasting growth begins beneath the surface.
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In a world that often pushes us to move faster, do more, and focus on outward success, I've learned that true transformation happens when we are grounded in who we are, what we value, and the purpose that guides us. Just like a tree can only grow as strong as its roots, individuals, organizations, and communities thrive when they have a solid foundation.
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Throughout my work as a mental health professional, trainer, coach, and consultant, I've seen that people don't need another quick fix. They need practical strategies, meaningful support, and opportunities to grow from a place of stability and self-awareness. The same is true for organizations. Sustainable success comes from strong foundations, clear vision, and intentional development.
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Rooted Strategy & Training was created to help people and organizations build those foundations. Whether through workforce development, leadership training, peer support education, coaching, or wellness initiatives, the goal is to create growth that lasts.
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Being rooted doesn't mean standing still. It means being grounded enough to grow, resilient enough to weather challenges, and intentional enough to flourish in every season.
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That's the heart behind the name. Growth with purpose. Strength with depth. Transformation that lasts.
Guiding my path
Core Values
I believe in the transformative power of self discovery and personal growth. Each individual possesses a unique set of strengths, experiences, and aspirations waiting to be discovered.
WHY WORK WITH ME?
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WELLNESS CENTERED APPROACH
My work prioritizes emotional wellness, sustainable growth, and practical strategies that support both professional development and personal wellbeing.
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LIVED EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL INSIGHT
With over 20+ years of coaching, training, and leadership, I combine professional expertise with real world understanding to create trainings that are authentic, relatable, and impactful for helping professionals and organizations.
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ENGAGING & TRAUMA INFORMED TRAINING
Every training experience is designed to be interactive, inclusive, trauma informed, and grounded in real life application beyond the classroom.
ABOUT ROOTED STRATEGY & TRAINING
Rooted Strategy & Training was built from a passion for helping people, strengthening communities, and creating healthier systems for those doing the work of caring for others.
Founded through lived experience, professional insight, and a deep understanding of the challenges within helping professions, Rooted Strategy & Training provides transformative education, wellness centered training, and strategic support for peer professionals, healthcare workers, organizations, and community leaders.
We understand that burnout, compassion fatigue, communication barriers, and workforce stress are real challenges impacting professionals across mental health, healthcare, and human services. That is why our work focuses not only on professional development, but also on sustainability, emotional wellness, authenticity, and human connection.
Our trainings are designed to be engaging, practical, trauma informed, and grounded in real life experiences that participants can genuinely connect to. We believe learning should feel empowering, relevant, and applicable beyond the classroom.
At Rooted Strategy & Training, we do not believe in surface level solutions. We believe in helping people and organizations create meaningful, lasting change that supports both performance and wellness.
Whether we are leading peer support trainings, facilitating workforce wellness workshops, consulting with organizations, or supporting leadership growth, our goal remains the same:
To help people grow while staying rooted in purpose, balance, authenticity, and impact.
CORE VALUES
What Sets Us Apart
At Rooted Strategy & Training, we believe growth should never come at the expense of wellness. Our work is rooted in authenticity, compassion, lived experience, and sustainable support for the people doing the work of caring for others. We are committed to creating learning experiences that empower individuals, strengthen organizations, and build healthier communities through education, connection, and intentional growth.