Holistic Counseling for Individuals + Relationships
People need a therapist who they
feel understands them.
Change begins with radical honestly, self-awareness, acceptance, + intentional effort. We’re here to guide + support you in the discomfort of healing, growth, transition, + transformation. Working with a therapist who has been where you are can help you feel less alone + understood at a deeper level. I have lived experience with many of the challenges my clients are going through, which helps me understand them + their needs better. It’s important to know therapists do this work because we’ve been where you are + we want you to know it DOES get better when you have the support, tools, + resources you need.
This is where We can help.
Our wounds are the uncomfortable catalysts that can help us create a more secure, stable, authentic, + aligned life. All experiences are teachers for growth + we have the option to turn our pain into purpose rather than become victims to our circumstances. We have the power to change + transform negative into positive, or dark into light, by tapping into our inner strength + wisdom. It’s our role to provide insight, wisdom, + feedback so you can make sense of your experiences + decide what changes you want to make to create more balance, peace, + fulfillment in your life.
Areas of Expertise
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We have found therapy to be the most effective when founded on self-exploration + discovery, awareness, understanding, collaboration, + motivation. We create + foster a safe, confidential, + supportive environment where our clients feel inspired + empowered to make changes towards better alignment + fulfillment. We take the time to fully understand our client’s experiences, challenges, + motivations in order to create a strategy tailored to the individual. We believe in the power of authenticity + employ a direct, humanistic, + solution-focused approach in the several therapeutic approaches we use.
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Relationship conflicts are normal, but can be a sign that parts of it aren't functioning well. As a Conscious Relationship Coach I help clients understand how their individual attachment histories + communication styles may be contributing to their conflicts. I teach clients how to create emotional safety in their relationship so they can communicate about their differences in healthier + more productive ways that preserve + deepen their connection. We take the perspective that relationship challenges are opportunities to gain deeper awareness, understanding + intimacy with ourselves + our partners.
I work with both monogamous + ethical non-monogamous relationship orientations using an egalitarian framework because we believe in equality around here. The journey to becoming polyamorous can bring up normal feelings of fear, uncertainty, insecurity, + old attachment wounds from previous relationships. It can be helpful to talk with a therapist who understands the challenges that come with transitioning your relationship to consentual + ethical non-monogamy. Working with a therapist who has experience being poly can help you + your partner(s) understand your emotional experiences + get clear about your needs, desires, + boundaries before you begin connecting with others. The goal in our work together is to help you prepare for this relationship transition, create emotional safety + security, + help you navigate this journey together in a way + pace that feels most comfortable for all partners.
From a psychological + psychospiritual perspective, relationships function as teachers + catalysts for personal expansion. The poly journey is no different. This relationship orientation is about self-discovery through connection with others. It’s a journey toward self-exploration, expanded love of self + others, + has potential to increase our personal knowledge, wisdom, + experiences that enrich our lives.
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Traumatic experiences affect our mental + emotional functioning + quality of life. Symptoms of unresolved trauma + PTSD are often a result of unprocessed traumatic memories that trigger our fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses + self-protecting coping mechanisms. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based trauma therapy that targets distressing memories, reprocesses them, + uses voluntary image rescripting to help resolve emotional pain attached to the memories. This type of trauma therapy is unique since you don’t need to talk about your experience. Relief is typically experienced after a single session in most cases.
ART therapy might be for you if:
· You've tried other trauma therapies without success.
· You avoid therapy because you don't want to keep talking about what happened.
· You're tired of feeling stuck.
· You want to stop thinking about what happened + move forward in peace.
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One of the most difficult aspects of experiencing infertility + going through the IVF process is feeling like you don’t have control. I’ve personally experienced unexplained infertility + miscarriage, + have gone through the IVF process several times. Working with a therapist who understands the journey can help you feel less alone + in more control. I’m here to answer questions, support you in the process, + provide tools to help you maintain perspective + emotional balance in times of uncertainty. If you’re considering becoming an egg donor, I can support you in this area as well since I’ve had the honor of helping couples grow their families in this way.
Manage Difficult Emotions
Learn to manage feelings of fear, anger, + grief. This journey can feel like you're on an emotional rollercoaster + it's important to have a space where you feel understood, informed, + grounded.
Understand the IVF Journey
In our sessions we'll talk about the IVF process + what to expect along the way. It's my goal to help you feel more informed + in control so you + your partner can navigate the ups + downs of this journey while focusing on the excitement of creating your family.
Optimize Mental, Emotional, + Physical Health + Wellbeing
Our mental, emotional, + physical health are interconnected so it's important to manage stress levels + incorporate wellness strategies to prepare your body for pregnancy. In our sessions we'll work toward creating a healthy "fertile" mindset + maintaining emotional balance. We'll also talk about mindfulness, nutrition, detox, stress reduction techniques, environmental health, energy work, + other alternative health practices to optimize whole body health. This will be especially important if you struggle with an autoimmune condition or thyroid dysfunction. Hormonal balance, quality nutrition, + gut health are essential for conceiving + supporting a healthy pregnancy. Changes in your healthcare routine should always be discussed with your doctor first.
Creating Conscious, Healthy, + Intentional Relationships
Healing happens through creating conscious relationships. Our connections can offer a powerful catalyst for understanding ourselves more deeply + the inner work we do can help heal our attachment wounds by creating an emotionally secure environment where we’re free to express what has never been allowed before. Working with a conscious relationship therapist can help guide you in this work.
Mental + emotional health is determined by the quality of relationships we have with ourselves + others. To create intimacy we need to feel fully seen + understood, + extended respect, empathy, + compassion during times of conflict rather than judgment. Conflicts are normal, but tend to be a result of something deeper going on within that needs to be explored + expressed. Conflict can also be a result of opposing values, wants, + needs that may change over time. I’m here to guide you both in having these conversations while we work together to create corrective emotional experiences that give opportunities for more intimacy.
In our work together you’ll learn how to have a healthy relationship, communicate more effectively, + build self-awareness by getting radically honest about how you’re showing up for yourself + each other. We bring patterns into our relationships + our work will help you both reflect on those so you can get clear about your connection needs + build a more stable, functional, + sustainable relationship that feels good.
Developing a conscious love means getting radically honest about where you’re at, what you’re experiencing, + what you want + need in order to feel how you want to. Conscious love is about honoring our own needs just as much as we honor the needs of our partner. It’s self-reflective, supports growth, + commands accountability + authenticity in order to be sustainable. Conscious love is a way of being. It embraces the ebbs + flows of our relationship + the changes we inevitably go through as individuals + as a couple. It’s a commitment to understanding ourselves, our thoughts + feelings, our traumas, + our patterns. In conscious relationships we acknowledge + respect the unpredictable nature of life, specifically a life committed to doing inner work + exploring ourselves through the experiences we feel called to have that will expand us as individuals.
In cases where one or both partners decide to end or transition the relationship because they’re no longer growing individually or together, we’ll talk about how to do that in a conscious + compassionate way to reduce pain, suffering, + attachment wounding. Working with a therapist during relationship transitions can help you identify the lessons learned from the relationship + get healing + closure while acknowledging the love you shared + the parts of the relationship that functioned well. Doing so can help you prevent bringing unresolved issues or unhealthy relationship patterns into your next connection.
Are you ready to invest in yourself + take control of your life?
Get Started:
Step 1: Call or text to schedule a 15 min. phone consultation to determine if we’re the best fit for your needs.
Step 2: Schedule + complete your first therapy session where we’ll discuss a general therapy plan to fit your needs + goals.