Welcome to enlightencounseling.org, my new blog for inspiration to move toward light and lift in life.
2010: My oldest son departed life 3 weeks before his 20th birthday. I was frustrated at the lack of resources and the maze of mental health challenges that I tried to navigate with him and on his behalf. This blog begins in 2026 in celebration of his 36th birthday.
2012: I started a Facebook page and blog at mijoy. in reaction to my experience- a difficult but expedient journey to explore mental health resources, to share inspiration and to seek joy.
2017: I went to Boston University and studied to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and graduated with an MSW in 2020.
2018-2022: As a medical social worker in a behavioral health unit and in the emergency department, I saw the world my son had confronted. I became a mental health therapist and a worker for hope. Witnessing my clients increase in hope is my joy.
2022-2026: Enlighten Counseling, my private practice, was established on June 6, 2022, the same beautiful day my first granddaughter was born, and the same day I contracted Covid and was quarantined for 10 days. My story is bitter and sweet, lifting hands that hang down and walking together toward the sun. Walk with me.