If you’ve just discovered that you’re adopted, donor-conceived, or not genetically related to one or both of your parents—this page is for you.

Whether the news came through a DNA test, a family slip, or was withheld your whole life, Late Discovery Adoptees (LDAs) and those experiencing Not Parent Expected (NPE) or other DNA surprises often feel like the ground has disappeared beneath them.

The truth of your origins can bring up identity confusion, grief, anger, betrayal, and isolation. But you don’t have to navigate this alone.

I’m here to support you in reclaiming your story, reconnecting to your body, and building a path forward—on your own terms.

This Coaching is For You If:

• You’ve recently uncovered a shocking family secret and feel lost & confused

• You’re struggling with identity, trust, or a sense of belonging

• You’re unsure how (or whether) to reach out to biological family

• You want to make meaning from your story and deepen your self-worth

• You’re seeking trauma-informed, identity-affirming support—not platitudes

What Makes This Coaching Unique

As a Late Discovery Adoptee myself, I know this terrain intimately. I’ve walked through the fog of confusion, the gut-punch of betrayal, and the slow process of rebuilding. My approach blends executive-level coaching tools, somatic integration, and lived experience to support your full-spectrum healing.

This is not therapy. It’s forward-moving, body-informed coaching that helps you integrate what’s been revealed—and claim the life you want now.

Sample Focus Areas

• Navigating identity disruption and “adoptee fog”

• Making empowered decisions around contact or boundaries

• Somatic regulation for grief, trauma, and nervous system overwhelm

• Processing betrayal, secrecy, and family dynamics

• Rebuilding trust in self, relationships, and the world

Credentials & Background

• Columbia University–Certified Coach (3CP Executive & Personal Coaching Program)

• Late Discovery Adoptee with lived experience in complex family systems

• Founder of “See the Hero Within,” supporting individuals through transformation

• Somatic & intimacy coaching training

• Writer & storyteller exploring adoption, identity, and meaning

You Are Not Alone. You Are Not Broken.

Your story may have shifted, but your worth never has.

If you’re ready to be seen, supported, and empowered as you process your DNA discovery or adoption story, I’m here to walk with you.