My Approach
My aim is to help you truly know your mind, heart and body, meeting you where you are and working together to find what's most helpful for you. I help people make sense of their symptoms through a trauma-informed and societal lens, using a mind-body approach. I take an integrative and holistic approach, drawing on somatic therapies, existentialism, parts work, attachment theory, and neuroscience. I emphasize self-compassion and self-acceptance practices, recognizing that many of us have been conditioned to judge ourselves harshly. Being at war with ourselves is one of the most debilitating things and yet we all too often fall prey to our own judgments and inner critic. When we treat ourselves with compassion, we can navigate difficult times with more ease and peace.
Cultivating compassion and curiosity opens the door to greater self-awareness, allowing us to break free from automatic, conditioned patterns and judgments. By fostering this awareness, we can consciously choose our responses rather than simply reacting. In the Western world, we've often neglected the powerful connection between mind and body. Many of us live predominantly "in our heads," disconnected from the profound wisdom our bodies hold. We tend to prioritize intellect and thoughts, unaware of how our emotions and experiences manifest physically.
I will help you reconnect with your instincts, guiding you to explore not just your mind, but also what your heart, gut, and entire body are communicating. We will actively work on letting the mind rest, creating space to listen to what the rest of your being is trying to communicate. I also greatly believe in the process of reparenting—nurturing and supporting ourselves in the ways we may not have received in the past. In my work, I integrate mindfulness, meditation, hypnosis, and somatic practices—tools that have been shown to foster a deeper connection between body and mind, promoting greater awareness, healing, and balance.
I deeply value helping individuals connect with their spiritual selves, whether through nature, nurturing the Earth, building community, exploring their ancestral roots and heritage or any other ways that one feels called to. Spirituality can be an integral part of growth, offering a deeper sense of meaning, purpose, and connection to something larger than ourselves. Working with the natural rhythms of the Earth, including the cycles of the moon, can be a powerful tool in this process. The moon’s cycles mirror the cycles in our own lives, offering opportunities for reflection, growth, release, and manifestation. I believe that on the journey of self-discovery, it’s important to invite lightness, creativity, and laughter into the healing process. I enjoy incorporating these elements, along with whatever else resonates most with my clients, to support our work together.
Above all, the quality of our relationship is essential to this process. A willingness to collaborate and be authentic with one another is crucial. This process only works when you feel comfortable and safe in my presence. My role is to provide a compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can express your thoughts, feelings, and concerns freely. I deeply respect the courage it takes to share your innermost self with someone new, and I have immense gratitude for the trust my clients place in me. I encourage anyone seeking support to explore different options and find someone they feel comfortable and secure with. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out by email or phone.
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” -Audre Lorde