Hi, I’m shepherd.

My identities are many and varied: I am a nonbinary disabled veteran, an interfaith minister, a mother, a biker, a chaplain, and a diver. I am a queer baker, a suicide loss survivor, and an evangelist for PTSD therapy.

I received my B.A. in Psychology from Georgia State University, and my Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University.

I am an ordained interfaith minister and currently practicing hospital chaplain holding a Board Certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains, with training in Psychological First Aid and Skills for Psychological Recovery, Disaster Spiritual Care, and the Cognitive-Based Compassion Training endorsed by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. I am also a nationally registered Emergency Medical Responder.

I have further completed training in grief, loss, suicide interventions, PTSD, motivational interviewing, sleep interventions, moral injury, trauma-informed leadership, and a number of other topics.

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is this for you?

Keyframe is for people and groups who are willing to slow down and pay attention at moments that matter.

The work I do—whether with individuals or groups—centers on beginnings: the point where something no longer fits, something new is emerging, or a decision needs more honesty than speed.

This may be a good fit for you if:

  • You’re navigating change, tension, or uncertainty and want space to think clearly before acting

  • You value reflection, curiosity, and responsibility over quick answers

  • You’re open to being challenged without being directed

  • You want work that is grounded, humane, and context-aware

  • You’re interested in sustainable change, not performance or polish

This applies whether you’re seeking:

  • spiritual direction

  • secular life coaching

  • training for a team or community

  • ministerial or ritual support

The common thread is a willingness to begin well.

This Work May Not Be a Good Fit If:

  • You’re looking for someone to tell you what to do or how to fix things

  • You want guaranteed outcomes, formulas, or optimization strategies

  • You’re seeking therapy, clinical treatment, or crisis intervention

  • You want a purely inspirational or motivational experience

  • You’re not interested in examining your own assumptions, patterns, or impact

This work is not about certainty, control, or authority. It’s about attention, agency, and honest first steps.

What You Can Expect Instead

Across all services, my role is consistent:

  • I help create space to notice what’s actually happening

  • I ask questions that clarify rather than prescribe

  • I name patterns and tensions that are easy to overlook

  • I support you in identifying realistic, meaningful next steps

I don’t claim to know where you should end up. I do know how to help you get oriented, especially when things feel stuck, charged, or unclear.

A Note on Scope

  • Spiritual direction focuses on meaning, values, and relationship to what you hold sacred

  • Life coaching is secular and centers on clarity, alignment, and action

  • Training and group work focus on practical skills like communication, leadership, and de-escalation

  • Ministerial services are offered with care, respect, and attention to context

While the forms differ, the posture is the same: attentive, formative, and grounded in the present moment.

Still Unsure?

That’s okay.

Many people I work with aren’t certain what they need when they first reach out—only that something is shifting and deserves care. If that resonates, we can start there.

Beginning well often starts with a question, not an answer.