03/10/2026
I’m happy to share that I’ve recently become a member of the International Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers.
Throughout my career, I’ve seen how important it is for mental health professionals and those in ministry to have thoughtful conversations about mental illness. During my time working alongside interfaith chaplains in hospital settings, it became clear how often people turn to faith leaders while navigating emotional and psychological struggles.
One of the goals of this association is to help improve understanding of mental illness within ministry settings and to reduce stigma for those seeking support.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my first commitment is always to ethical practice and the standards of the National Association of Social Workers. My role is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences.
For me, this membership simply reflects an additional area of interest: helping bridge conversations between mental health care and faith communities when it is meaningful for the people involved.
