“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.”
~ Pema Chodron
Individualized, attachment-based holistic psychotherapy
When is the last time you felt unconditionally accepted, exactly as you are? It’s my belief that among all of our deepest desires is the longing to be fully seen, validated and loved, when all the masks are taken away - for who we truly and authentically are. I offer a safe, heartfelt, compassionate space in which individuals can reveal their deepest vulnerabilities and, in finding true acceptance, begin the process of healing lifelong wounds.
Joy, sorrow, rage — they all leave their imprint upon the body, whether in the form of depression, anxiety, chronic illness, or general malaise. In a society that tells us to “keep it together,” “pull yourself up by the bootstraps,” and “push through,” the thought of reconnecting with the body can be uncomfortable and even terrifying. Yet it’s my personal and professional experience that the only way out is through.
Within safe relationship, as we reconnect with the wisdom of the body and her natural impulses and calls, we release the trauma, shame, and dis-ease that has kept us stuck and imprisoned for so long.
Somatic, body-centered trauma therapy
Nature-based coaching and ecotherapy
For eons, healing — whether via walkabout, vision quest, or countless other ceremonies or rituals — has taken place in sacred spaces outdoors. Only recently in human history has medicine sequestered the healing process to within the confines of four walls. As a nature-based coach and therapist, I collaborate with clients, when desired, to utilize the profound power of the natural world to facilitate transformation. This can look many ways! Whether via sit-spot exercise, walk-and-talk therapy, or a soul wander, we can together enlist nature as our ally in our healing work.
Online, virtual sessions
Does the thought of traveling to a therapist or coach’s office feel like a barrier to getting help? My virtual sessions, conducted via HIPAA-compliant video platform or phone, offer you support when and where you need it, from the comfort of your own home.
