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, when necessary.

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 and Family Therapy from Friends University

LCMFT in the state of Kansas, License number 03386

Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 1

Prepare/Enrich Facilitator

Active member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Enneagram Subtype Trained

Ordained Minister

Sculptor & Recognized Artist