Appalachian Life Enrichment Counseling Center

Earth Child, Yogi, Wife, Mother, Advocate, Empath, Old Soul, Hippie Homesteader

I am a native West Virginian with a strong desire to celebrate our wonderful state, while also providing positive support to the people who live here. I grew up with a parent with a disability, which led me to pursue a career in social work. This lifelong experience has led me to approach life with an appreciation for every experience and empathy for others.

Upon completion of my Master’s degree I moved to Oregon, to experience the Pacific Northwest. Three years later, due to a series of family health issues, I found myself back in West Virginia. Returning home has led me to realize how fortunate we are to have a sense of community and support that is wholly unique compared to other places.  

I like to spend as much time as possible outdoors celebrating nature’s beauty and exploring new places. I recently became a mother and that experience really impacted my desire to support women throughout their pregnancy, as well as postpartum.

My hopes are to one day own a therapeutic farm that celebrates the native plants of West Virginia and creates a sanctuary for others to connect with the land, learn skills to grow and raise their own food, as well as offer a place to reset in a busy world filled with distraction. It is important for me to use what we are given and try to creatively reuse things to make a brighter, cleaner, world.

Miranda is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in the state of West Virginia, as well as a Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher. Miranda holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with an emphasis on direct practice.

Miranda’s work experience has focused on working with people with disabilities, community engagement, life transitions, and program development. She has worked as a program manager at WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities overseeing two grants that serve people with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). She’s worked as a Counselor with college students whom are first generation and/or have a disability. She has also served as the program director for a day program for adults and children with disabilities. While in that role she was fortunate to receive a grant to create a sensory garden that was accessible and offered horticulture therapy to the participants.