Hey there!
I'm Raffinée - Therapist. Speaker. Foodie.
I say often, “I cannot imagine doing anything else with my life.” I love being able to merge my passions for speaking, supporting others, and delicious food.
My name (pronounced Raf-fi-nay) came from a perfume and is a French word meaning refined. Life’s experiences have truly brought the concept of constantly being developed and improved over time to the forefront.
Something clicked when I began internship for my graduate degree in Counseling. I knew I was doing what I was purposed to do. I didn’t learn how to listen well in grad school, I learned techniques that trained me to support individuals, couples, and families through some of the best and worst times. It is one of my greatest joys to sit with clients during those times and to be trusted with their story.
A little about me
Passion and Purpose Realized
I recognized that I could expand my reach by moving outside of the therapy room into public speaking in 2021. An unlikely 5-day challenge turned into a 5 month coaching program and developing a signature talk. The opportunities to equip parents, educators, counselors, teens, mentors, women in leadership, youth leaders and more brings great joy!
My passion for food has me exploring new restaurants in my hometown, as well as when traveling. In 2020, my love for food sparked a desire to support families struggling during the holiday due to the global pandemic. For 3 years I raised money from friends and family members to provide a full meal, pantry box, and gift card to families in the DFW area for Thanksgiving. In 2023, I founded a nonprofit organization in honor of my grandfather. He was consistently giving whether he had plenty or a little. Supporting families in the DFW area to have an enjoyable holiday makes my heart smile and honors the values instilled by my grandfather.
I am a proud aunt and godmother to some of the most amazing young people, my Littles, and I desire to leave a legacy for them full of integrity, empathy, curiosity, emotional intelligence, and kindness toward self and others.
ABOUT ME
Get to Know Me A Little Better
BEST FEELING
Waking up after a nap on the
beach…there’s no relaxation and refreshing like it!
FAVORITE TV-SHOW
Grey's Anatomy &
MasterChef
I LOVE TO
MY 5 YEAR GOAL
Laugh and make memories by spending time with family
Hosting events & conferences specifically designed for
parents and teens
FAVORITE BOOK
The Big Leap
by Gay Hendricks
IMPORTANT REALIZATION
Time alone does not heal all wounds. Time beautifully paired with intentionality is key.
Establishing and maintaining personal boundaries
is an expression of self-love.