Our Counselors

LGBTQIA+ Counseling for All

Being a human being is hard enough. When you also identify as LGBTQIA+, there can be additional stressors involved, including bullying, losing relationships, and other negative experiences. Support from family, friends, educators, and community members is vital, but may fall short. All of these factors can lead to struggles with mental health. Prism Therapy Solutions is here for our fellow LGBTQIA+ members to feel safe and work through life challenges to live happy, healthy, fulfilled lives.

Hilary Johnson, LMHC, LPCC

(she/her)

Owner of Prism Therapy Solutions

Available for Telehealth & In-Person Appointments in Iowa & Telehealth in Minnesota

Professional Counseling Background

After receiving my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa, I  moved on to Walden University, where I obtained my Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. I’m also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) as well as certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). 

Throughout the years, I’ve worked with Lutheran Services of Iowa, Children & Families of Iowa, and the Department of Human Services. For three years, I was a counselor at Orchard Place, later moving to a counseling clinic in the Greater Des Moines area. Through each part of this journey, Prism Therapy Solutions has been the dream.

Opening Prism Therapy Solutions 

I established Prism because I’ve always wanted to offer a safe, open, and affirming space for everyone—especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community. Not everyone in the community has a support network they can depend on, and we are here to help fill that role. Prism Therapy Solutions is the place where our clients can feel free to be their true, authentic selves.

Community Connection

As a queer identifying person, it has been important for me to create an inclusive and welcoming space where clients with all different identities and intersectionalities can come and feel safe. I have been out as a queer person for 15 years. I understand the highs and lows, as well as the complications, that come with it. I understand the unique experiences we face with family, parenting, and healthcare, and I am here to help you navigate those. 

My Approach to Care

As your therapist, I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment, a safe space for you to be your authentic self. I understand coming to therapy is hard and requires a level of vulnerability that is scary. I will provide a space that allows you to be seen as you are and will help you celebrate your worth. My approach to therapy is eclectic, but rooted in an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens. My approach draws from relational-cultural therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), somatic-based therapies, and internal family systems (IFS).

A Personal Note

I grew up in southern Iowa but now live in West Des Moines with my wife and two girls. When I am not at work, you can usually find me bopping around town to all my favorite small local businesses, out looking for thrifted treasures, or at home with my wife doing home renovations.  My wife and I also find ourselves attending all the family-friendly activities Des Moines has to offer, as well as always making time to scout out a good sweet treat. 

Sam Kemp-Carlin,  LMHC NCC ACS

(they/them)

Available for Telehealth & In-Person Appointments

Professional Counseling Background

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor providing individual therapy for adolescents and adults, focusing on supporting LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent (primarily ADHD and autistic) individuals. Many clients identify as neuroqueer or live at the intersection of queer and neurodivergent identities. I also have experience supporting clients navigating chronic illness and disability, and I bring both professional and lived experience to my work.

I spent the first seven years of my counseling career working in a shelter and drop-in center setting, which deeply shaped my development as a clinician. That experience led me to adopt a nontraditional and flexible approach to therapy that blends evidence-based practices and emerging research with experiential, sensory, and creative methods through a harm-reduction and anti-oppressive lens.

Community Connection

Years of community involvement sparked my desire to help people unlearn shame, reconnect with self-compassion, and create affirming spaces where authenticity and belonging can thrive. Before becoming a therapist, I spent ten years working in home- and community-based services with adults experiencing intellectual disabilities. During that time, I saw firsthand the significant gaps in affirming, competent care for individuals with marginalized identities, including those with intellectual disabilities, LGBTQIA+ identities, and neurodivergent experiences. That realization strengthened my commitment to ensuring that all people have access to care that honors their identities and meets their unique needs with compassion, respect, and cultural humility.

I’ve been involved in the LGBTQIA+ community in some way since 2004, from serving as co-chair of my alma mater’s LGBTQ organization to being a 2020 fellow of the One Iowa Leadership Institute. More recently, my work has focused on developing and facilitating trainings on LGBTQIA+ affirming practices for both clinical and non-clinical professionals, as well as leading consultation groups for providers seeking to expand their competence in this area. 

As a queer and neurodivergent therapist, my connection to this work is both personal and professional. It’s an honor to support individuals who have experienced marginalization, stigma, or misunderstanding, and to offer a space where they can show up fully as themselves.

My Approach to Care

I aim to create a sensory-friendly and emotionally safe environment where clients can be their full selves. Eye contact is never required, stimming and movement are welcome, and comfort is always prioritized, whether that means eating, taking breaks, or finding a sensory tool that helps regulate the body.

My view of therapy is that it’s a journey we take together. You’re in the driver’s seat, and I’m in the passenger seat offering navigation, tools, and support while you chart your own course. My role is to help you move toward a life that feels meaningful, connected, and authentically yours. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Geek Therapy, and Relational Cultural Theory, along with trauma-informed, harm-reduction, anti-oppressive, and expressive approaches. My goal is to meet each person where they are and co-create a therapy experience that is accessible, collaborative, and grounded in their values.

A Personal Note

Outside of work, I’m a self-avowed geek who loves video games (Skyrim, Breath of the Wild, Animal Crossing), Dungeons & Dragons, science fiction and fantasy, and all things Wonder Woman and Lord of the Rings. When I’m not at the office, you can usually find me crocheting, catching up on podcasts, or watching Bob’s Burgers, Star Trek, or Dropout with my spouse and a black cat (or two).

Emily Gillon, t-LMHC

(she/her)

Available for Telehealth & In-Person Appointments

Professional Counseling Background

I obtained my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Central College and my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Drake University. I’m also a Certified LGBTQ Affirming Therapist through Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, a Certified Sexual Health Educator through EyesOpenIowa, and a Gottman Level 2 Therapist through The Gottman Institute.

From an early age, I’ve been drawn to understanding people’s stories: what shaped them, what helps them heal, and how they grow. I began my career in sexual health education and found myself continually amazed by the power of honest conversation and compassionate listening. Becoming a therapist was a natural next step and an opportunity to walk alongside people as they navigate both the beautiful and messy parts of life. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide variety of people, forming relationships in both community-based and private practice settings. I’ve supported clients across all ages, from K-12 students to adults, and now focus primarily on teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationships, and identity exploration.

Much of my work is related to gender and sexuality, improving relationships, incorporating or deconstructing individuals’ relationships with religion, and the challenges and joys of parenting. I draw from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, mindfulness, and Gottman Method principles for couples work.

Community Connection

I’m a Certified LGBTQ Affirming Therapist and a longtime advocate for queer-centered sex education and healthcare spaces. I’m also bisexual, which deepens my personal understanding of the importance of safety, affirmation, and representation in therapy. It’s an honor to support clients in exploring their identities, relationships, and experiences in ways that feel authentic and empowering.

My Approach to Care

I want therapy to feel like an exhale—a place where you can put down the heavy stuff and just be authentic for a bit. My goal is always to create a safe, warm, affirming space. I believe that therapy works best when it feels collaborative, so I bring curiosity, empathy, and sometimes a little humor to the process. We’ll explore what’s working, what’s not, and find strategies that actually fit your life (not a Pinterest-perfect version of it). My hope is that you leave each session feeling seen, supported, and just a little lighter.

A Personal Note

I’m married with two sons, the oldest of whom we have the privilege of co-parenting with his other moms. We have two cats who are cute but endlessly naughty. I love spending time with family and friends, trying new foods, going for walks, and listening to Taylor Swift on repeat.

Sana DelCorazón, LMSW

(she/they)

Available for Telehealth only

Hablo Español

Professional Counseling Background

I hold a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from Princeton University, a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Smith College, a Master’s Degree in Divinity from United Theological Seminary, and a Spiritual Director Certificate from Still Harbor. At Smith College School for Social Work, I was psychodynamically trained with an emphasis on trauma, working with LGBTQIA+ folks, and people of color. I’ve worked primarily in urban settings and enjoy working with women, young adults, non-binary folks, couples, non-traditional families, immigrants, and second-generation Latino women. My areas of focus are life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, relationships, issues affecting LGBTQIA+ folks, immigrants, second-generations, women of color, and spiritually or life purpose and meaning. I’m also trained in dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement and desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, spiritually informed therapy, somatic therapy, and emotional focused therapy.

Community Connection

I am a queer, AfroLatina mom with a non-binary, neurodivergent child. I’ve been out and proud for over 25 years. In college, I experienced the healing power of a therapeutic relationship and want to provide that for people on the margins of society like myself. 

My Approach to Care

With me, you can expect someone who holds space where you can feel comfortable being yourself while being challenged to create the life you desire. I am a warm, intuitive therapist who invites you into an authentic relationship. 

A Personal Note

I’m a single mom to a quirky, creative preteen who has an active imagination and unique style. I was married for 12 years and am recently divorced. I’m estranged from my family of origin and have an extensive network of chosen family and friends across the United States. I like to lift heavy weights, serve on the PTO, dance salsa with my girlfriend, host gatherings, facilitate book discussions, cook soulful meals for loved ones, drink almond milk lattes at my favorite local coffee shops, consume (meaning buy but not read) books, build community, and organize (but not clean) my house. I’m a Philly native but call the Midwest home.

Lauren Carlson, LMSW

(she/her)

Available for Telehealth & Limited Evening In-Person Appointments

Professional Counseling Background

I hold my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Mathematics from Augustana College and my Master’s in Social Work from Dominican University. My work is with teens and adults navigating neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, self-compassion, and disordered eating.  

In my work, I focus on helping clients create sustainable foundations for well-being. I support individuals navigating chronic suicidality, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and challenges with self-esteem and self-compassion. I also work with clients who struggle with disordered eating, including those preparing for or recovering from bariatric surgery, individuals using GLP-1 medications, and anyone working to rebuild a balanced relationship with food and their body. Additionally, I provide support for caregivers and partners of loved ones facing mental health challenges, helping them find stability, boundaries, and understanding in their own journeys. I integrate approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), somatic exercises, and a neurobiological lens to help clients understand what’s happening in both their bodies and minds. My practice is strongly rooted in neurodivergent-affirming care, honoring the unique ways each person processes, learns, and grows.

Community Connection

As a bi clinician, the LGBTQIA+ community holds a special place in my heart. I have had the privilege of working with clients across many expressions of queerness, including individuals who are transgender (both pre- and post-transition), gender-fluid, asexual, bisexual, polyamorous, and those who are exploring their identities in any form. These experiences have deepened my understanding of the diverse ways people express themselves and move through the world. I’m committed to providing an affirming, safe, and celebratory space where all queer identities are welcomed, respected, and supported.

My Approach to Care

When you work with me, you can expect an authentic, collaborative environment where we explore what it means to feel grounded, empowered, and connected. We’ll look at how the nervous system influences thoughts and emotions, identify the boundaries that protect your energy, and cultivate self-compassion as a daily practice. Together, we’ll work on strengthening self-advocacy, improving communication—both with yourself and others—and finding practical ways to create balance and meaning in your life.

A Personal Note

I find a lot of joy in simple, grounding moments, and love going on long walks with my partner and coming home to our cats, who keep life entertaining in their own unique ways. I’ve always been a proud band geek at heart, and that creative thread continues through my love of crocheting and tending to my growing indoor plant collection. I also enjoy exploring national parks whenever I get the chance—being surrounded by nature helps me reset and reconnect.  Yoga is another space where I slow down, breathe, and care for my mind and body. When not crafting, adventuring, or practicing yoga, I’m usually curled up with a good book or unwinding with a Marvel movie or some comforting sci-fi. These hobbies help me recharge, stay connected to myself, and bring that sense of curiosity and calm back into the therapy room.

Brenna McConnell, t-LMHC

(she/her)

Available for Telehealth & In-Person Appointments

Professional Counseling Background

I earned my Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology from North Iowa Area Community College, my Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Mount Mercy University, and my Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Iowa. I’ve also completed academic work centered on understanding the unique needs and experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community. My own journey has been full of learning, growth, and discovering that it’s okay not to fit in a box and that many people don’t. It’s how I show up as a counselor to create a safe, affirming space where clients of all identities can feel seen, understood, and supported.

I’ve worked in community-based and school environments, supporting adolescents and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, providing care to older adults, and working with children in their early development. These experiences have given me a greater appreciation for the resilience and complexity of human behavior. 

Community Connection

As a queer, neurodiverse person, I know how powerful it can be to be seen and supported without judgment. I was drawn to counseling to help others find hope, healing, and a deeper sense of self-understanding. I believe therapy should be a space for curiosity, reflection, and growth—a place to reconnect with your most authentic self.

My Approach to Care

When we work together, you can expect warmth, empathy, and a collaborative relationship. My approach is one of genuine compassion and is person-centered and trauma-informed, meaning we focus on you as an individual and your unique experiences. I encourage openness and self-exploration while making room for the challenging and meaningful parts of life. I use a blend of creative expression, strength-based practices, and motivational interviewing to help encourage healing. My focus areas include identity development, life transitions, and building resilience skills for a variety of mental health challenges. I meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you move toward growth and healing

A Personal Note

Outside of work, I love spending time with my partner and our family and friends. I’m happiest when I’m in the kitchen baking. I love experimenting with new recipes and flavors. I also enjoy funny movies, TV shows, and comedians. Naps are one of my favorite forms of self-care, too, as they help me recharge, reset, and stay mindful.

Amber Wallingford, LMSW

(she/they)

Available for Telehealth & In-Person Appointments

Professional Counseling Background

I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and currently under supervision, working toward becoming a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Family Studies and a Master of Social Work Degree with an emphasis in gender studies from the University of Northern Iowa. 

My experience has centered around creating accessible and affirming care for people navigating complex systems, transitions, and personal growth. These experiences in supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of challenges, including disability-related concerns and resource guidance.

Community Connection

In general, you’ll find me supporting multiple facets of queer life in Iowa, from advocacy to community events. I have completed the One Iowa Leadership Institute and served on the City of Des Moines LGBTQIA+ Advisory Council. I believe that everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to process life’s challenges and discover their strengths. Community care is an important part of fostering an empathetic world, and I carry this with me in my work every day.

My Approach to Care

You can expect a space that feels collaborative, compassionate, and empowering. My style is warm, practical, and affirming while also direct and grounded to help you move toward your goals. I believe in resilience, kindness, and working together to achieve your goals while helping to ensure that you feel seen and supported.

I work with teens, adults of all ages, couples, and families. My focus areas include disability, gender, and queer issues as well as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, identity development, and life transitions. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, solutions-focused, resilience-building, strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, and person-centered.

A Personal Note

I enjoy music in all forms, whether it’s listening at home or attending live shows. Some of my favorites include Joy Oladokun, Florence and the Machine, Noah Kahan, Renee Rapp, and Brandi Carlisle. I’m also a big WNBA fan and love managing my fantasy team. I also like exploring Midwest cities, spending time with my wife, and being “Auntie” to my nibling. At home, I share life with four cats (Harry, Jojo, Rainey, and Kevin) who make every day feel like our own personal cat café

Callie Franzen, LMSW, CADC

(she/they)

Available for Telehealth & In-Person Appointments

Professional Counseling Background

I have my Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa and am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in the State of Iowa as of 2024. 

I’ve worked in non-profit childcare, and started my professional career in Integrated Health Home (IHH), providing case management and in-home visits as well as case coordination for individuals on Medicaid who had a severe mental illness diagnosis. I completed my graduate placement within the same agency and provided outpatient substance use and mental health care. During that time, I also worked in the residential substance use and halfway house unit as a patient technician providing support, crisis intervention, group therapy, and medication administration. I’ve also worked in an outpatient setting, providing care for both mental health and substance use disorders. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other anxiety disorders.

Community Connection

I am LGBTQIA+ identifying and affirming. I provide gender-affirming care and have received World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) training on the best standards of care for trans-identifying clients. I enjoy doing explorative work and am informed on ethical non-monogamy, working with quite a few people in this population.

My Approach to Care

I think that one of the best things in life can be the human connections we make, and I enjoy walking beside people as they grow, learn, and become the vision of themselves they want to be. In therapy, I take a humanistic and relational approach, offering a safe and supportive environment while also gently challenging and diving deeper into the root of the issue. It’s important for me to look at the whole person and how every aspect of life is contributing to their mental health.

My focus is on substance use, OCD, and neurodivergency. I use a combination of acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure and response prevention therapy (EXRP), somatic-based approaches, and a trauma-informed, whole-person approach. 

A Personal Note

In my free time, I love spending time with my partner and our two cats. I also enjoy hiking, thrifting, and seeing live music.

Brenda Lykins, LMSW

(she/her)

Available for Telehealth & Limited In-Person Appointments

Professional Counseling Background

For 20 years, I’ve been involved in the mental health community as a client, caregiver, and practitioner at different periods throughout my life. I obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and a Master of Social Work from Grand View University. My clinical internship was completed as a student social worker at Central Iowa Psychological Services in Ames, after which I led an intensive outpatient group therapy program for senior citizens. This led me to work in a private practice, where I saw clients on an individual basis, working together to address issues ranging from situational life stressors to processing and healing from severe trauma.

Now I work with individuals who experience bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), trauma, depression, anxiety, and more. An area I’m concentrating on currently is becoming a stronger LGBTQIA+-focused therapist.

Community Connection

I identify as pansexual and have since the second I found out there was a name for how I feel and experience intimate relationships. It seems like people either love or don’t love labels, but for me, learning there was a name for what I felt meant that there were other people who experienced attraction the same way I did and that there was nothing wrong with me. 

Due to my personal struggles with mental health, therapy is something I am extremely passionate about and believe in wholeheartedly. I’ve made it my purpose to become a small tool that can help an individual change their life in a healthy and sustainable way. We know we can’t have good physical health if we don’t have good mental health. Everything is connected.

My Approach to Care

The environment I work to create is more conversational, encouraging you to find comfort in sharing vulnerabilities and being open. I believe strongly in unconditional positive regard. It may be hard to believe, but I truly do not judge clients who come to me with their trust. What is said in our space will stay in our space. Every human being is made up of thousands of small and large choices and actions that have led them to who they are in that moment. In my mind, people’s lives are varying shades and swirls of gray.

Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all situation, so I use multiple techniques and methods to approach it. These include motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered and strengths-based therapy, acceptance and community therapy (ACT), and group therapy. 

I have ADHD, and it is apparent when working with me. I tend to jump around in conversation, but will ensure we circle back to the point. This approach can be unhelpful for some people, and that is okay. Therapy is most effective when there is a true connection and collaboration between therapist and client.

A Personal Note

I’m in a long-term relationship and have a chocolate Aussiedoodle who’s working toward his therapy dog certification. Traveling and reading are two of my favorite things. I’m a history buff, and European history has always been my favorite, so I love to see and experience the places I learn about. I don’t have children, but I do have two nieces whom I treat like they’re mine. I’m also a big fan of early 2000s TV shows, and my favorite singer is Harry Styles.

Ezra Krivolavy, 

(all pronouns)

Available for Telehealth & In-Person Appointments

Professional Counseling Background

I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Services, as well as my Certificate in Leadership Studies from Iowa State University, and am obtaining my Master’s Degree in Counseling from Drake University with an expected graduation date in January 2026. 

Caretaking has been a lifelong practice for me, and I’m drawn to my work in counseling by a deep belief in our capacity to heal when we are met with gentleness, curiosity, and connection.

Community Connection

I am a Black, trans lesbian and have volunteered with several boards over the years, such as Capital City Pride and One Iowa. I also participated in the One Iowa Leadership Institute and was the graduate commencement speaker in 2021. In the following years, I’ve offered mentorship and educational programming with the organization. In 2022, I hosted the Love is Love series, where I had the opportunity to talk to queer couples in Des Moines and highlight their love stories to commemorate the Iowa Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that same-sex marriage should be legally recognized.

My Approach to Care

The work I do is grounded in a trauma-informed approach that centers safety, trust, and empowerment throughout the healing process. I draw from a family systems perspective to explore how our families of origin shape attachment patterns, values, and intergenerational stories of resilience and burden. I integrate parts work techniques, helping clients recognize and care for the different aspects of themselves that have emerged in response to stress or past experiences. Together, we look at how these inner parts interact and how the patterns we learned early in life often reappear in our current relationships. My practice is also guided by systems theory, particularly Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model, which understands each person within the broader web of social, cultural, and environmental systems, within a historical context that shapes these various systems. I also weave in somatic awareness, inviting the body’s innate wisdom into our work as a source of grounding, regulation, and integration.

I offer a calm, non-judgmental space where clients can safely explore the complexities of who they are and how their lives have been shaped by trauma, identity, and systemic forces. Tending to our wounds also means tending to the social and historical conditions that created them. My approach is shaped by trauma-informed care and recognizes that our bodies, minds, and spirits carry the imprints of the systems we live within. In our work together, we explore how chronic stress, oppression, and disconnection manifest in the body, while making gentle work toward repairing the relationship with oneself. In many ways, this work reflects my own journey of healing and finding liberation within myself. It’s that same possibility for freedom and vibrancy that I hope for others.

A Personal Note

I’m the platonic third to my two roommates, and we have three cats. I definitely meet the criteria for “Unc” status for the kiddo of one of my roommates. Our lives coming together feels serendipitous, and this living environment has been calming for my nervous system. I share my life with a partner, and they’re the bee’s knees and the cat’s meow. Much of my free time is spent enjoying quality time with loved ones and a good game of Magic the Gathering. I’m a gamer, playing PC and console games, as well as tabletop role-playing games. I collage journal, cross-stitch, cook, and am teaching myself drawing again. When the weather’s nice, I try to go on walks on the nature trails of Des Moines.

Cheltzie Millney, Care Coordinator

(she/they)

Professional Background

I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nonprofit & Youth Administration and a Master’s Degree in Post-Secondary Education: Student Affairs.

Community Connection

I’ve been a DEI practitioner for the last decade, and my choice of work is motivated by my own experiences as a Black, queer woman. I started my career in higher education, where I eventually worked at Iowa State, leading their former Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success. To know a space that did so much good, important work is no longer available as a resource is part of what continues to motivate me now. Whether you’re a student, employee, or community member, I believe you deserve spaces that not only honor your identities, but also celebrate them. I joined Prism because that’s especially important while you’re receiving care, and it’s special to be part of a space that’s created by queer people, for queer people. Queer therapists saved my life and continue to be strong members of my care team.

A Personal Note

Outside of work, I’m enjoying life in Des Moines as a newlywed to my spouse, Rose. Together, we run a local mutual aid called Des Moines Skill Share, where we help bring knowledge and skill development to our neighbors through free monthly workshops. When we get a free weekend, we love stopping by a local farmers market or festival, watching or playing sports, and trying to escape to the mountains or beach as much as possible. I’m a hobbyist by nature, and currently love gardening, baking, and learning patchwork, though that will probably be a different list of favorite activities by the time you read this!