About

I have moved through spirals of grief & big challenges. I've gotten to a place of inner joy & strength that carries me through the really difficult times. I integrate expressive arts & Spiritual practices from all over the world, i.e. guided meditations, sandplay, dreamwork, & grounded shadow work. I bring skills from my 25 years as a licensed therapist. My approach I prefer using dreamwork, guided meditation, mindfulness, personal ceremony, ancient wisdom, and expressive arts therapies in my work. These approaches cut through the defenses of the cognitive mind and we can safely go at your own pace within powerful modalities. I approach the work as a Spiritual coach integrating CBT and current best practices within the field of psychotherapy. My focus I work with women who are ready to reclaim sovereignty and a joyful life! That means a life where internal & external challenges are met with skill, intention, and awareness. In the first 1-3 sessions, we find where your yeses are. We find what might still spark motivation and enthusiasm even if it seems impossible or completely hidden. Transformation & feeling better could start within a month! My communication style I have a casual and warm demeanor and communication style. I've studied different forms of peaceful communication and will help you work with these communication skills more deeply if you'd like. I offer helpful information yet try to listen more than I talk. This is your time and I respect that it's not my time to talk about myself or my own life. If I feel that it might be helpful, though, to share an anecdote briefly from my own experience to illustrate something that will add to your work, I may do that with your consent. My journey to mental healthcare As a child, I seemed to have an uncanny ability to understand others and I had a high capacity for empathy. I also was very curious about people and generally wanted to connect with others.