Be… A Wounded Healer

This is me. I am broken from life's hardships AND yet I am restored from working through my own adversities. I have discovered that my feelings of being “too much” or “not enough”, are only temporary.

There is so much more to me...

I am hopeful, affirming, present, and authentically real. I have discovered that my past doesn’t define me, it graciously GUIDES me. Yes, I have been wounded and so I can walk beside you as you heal…as you BREAK THROUGH.

Be… The Personal Side

Daughter of the King… I love Jesus and sometimes I say bad words.

Mrs. Dupriest… Marriage isn’t perfect, but it’s one heaven of a ride.

A Mom of four crazy boys that are my greatest masterpieces even when they recreate the WWE in our family room.

A Sculptor… Yes, I wear red lipstick, weld, and can handle a fierce angle grinder.

As a TWO on the Enneagram, I am a Giver, a Helper, in the therapy room and in real life.

I am hopeful that through connections and authentic relationships, change is ALWAYS possible.

I am tenaciously strong and, sometimes to the point of possibly being stubborn.

I am compassionate and optimistic, yet I am able to recognize that the reality of life guides me to be direct.

I never back down from a challenge and I blame it on being a hot-headed, Italian woman.

I believe handwritten notes are essential and can deliver pure joy.

I’ve been told, by a Mennonite woman, that I work harder than a Mennonite woman.

I genuinely hope to provide you a place where you feel valued for who you are, not what you do.

Be… The Professional Side

Masters of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy from Friends University

LCMFT in the state of Kansas, License # 03301

Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1

Prepare/Enrich Facilitator

Accelerated Resolution Therapy Trained (ART)

Active member of the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy

Enneagram Subtype Trained

Ordained Minister

Sculptor & Recognized Artist