My journey to Anew Day started a long time ago. I’ve been drawn to the field of psychology for as long as I can remember. Between having two parents who have master’s in counseling and my fascination in trying to understand people, it’s no wonder that I decided to become a therapist.

Often, the practice of putting an experience into art and then explaining the creation has a profound impact for participants. Art and the practice of creating art can help individuals to look at situations from a different perspective. The product and experience that each participant experiences varies greatly. It is not about creating a specific product, but about each person producing something that is true to themselves.

With curiosity, eighteen years ago I joined the first training group for Lay Counselors in this wonderful organization. My skills had leaned towards listening rather than speaking and I felt guided to learn to listen well. Then the question was, where could God use this ability? My focus and improvement over the years coincided with the timing of Anew Day opening. After training I began to serve here. Through that experience I saw how much I didn’t know.