Michelle

To be a guiding light for those needing their next steps. Everyone should be able to love who they want and feel safe enough to receive spiritual counsel.

As a military-connected USAF veteran, I've had many places I've called home wit Georgia and Virginia being my two main origin locations.

To help facilitate hope, peace, and love for one another and our community.

I was born into the Catholic faith, raised on the beauty of its rituals, sacraments, and the community that first introduced me to God. That foundation never left me, and neither did the call to keep growing. My faith is rooted in Jesus Christ, and it is that same love of Christ that compels me to show up for everyone, not just those who believe as I do. Over the years, my spiritual path expanded to embrace the sacred wisdom found across many traditions and walks of life, not in spite of my Christian faith, but because of it. As your chaplain, I am here for you, your doubts, your grief, your joy, and your next steps in faith. All are welcome.

What makes my ceremonies truly special is that they do not begin at the altar. As a certified SYMBIS facilitator, I walk alongside couples before the vows are ever spoken, using this trusted and research-based premarital counseling program to help you understand each other more deeply, communicate more honestly, and build a marriage with intention. By the time we stand together on your wedding day, I already know your story. That is what you feel in the ceremony. It is personal because it is real.

Athens and the surrounding areas.

Baptisms, christenings, and home blessings are some of the services I provide outside of officiating weddings.

Additionally, I provide SYMBIS pre-marriage counseling. Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS), is a research-based premarital counseling program designed to give couples the tools they need to build a strong, lasting marriage from the very beginning. Developed by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, this program goes beyond the surface to help couples explore their personalities, communication styles, family backgrounds, and shared expectations before walking down the aisle. As a certified SYMBIS facilitator, I guide you through this proven process in a supportive and personalized setting, helping you turn what you learn about each other into a foundation you can build on for a lifetime. Whether you are newly engaged or just beginning to plan, SYMBIS is one of the most meaningful investments you can make in your future together.