About Me

People I work with have shared with me that so much has happened to them in their life, they worry no one will believe them. They’ve experienced the unspeakable and can’t talk about it with most people. So, they bury their pain with substances, food, adrenaline, accomplishments, busyness, dieting, status, or money. Others try to pull themselves up by their bootstraps because we’re told that’s what good, strong, self-reliant people do. I’m here to report that even if you had a pair of top-of-the-line bootstraps, it’s physically impossible to pull yourself up by them. I’m also here to say that our brains are wired for connection. We don’t have quills or shells, so we need each other for safety. If we’re emotionally unsafe, that signals to our brain that we are physically unsafe. I believe that we heal when we’re in connection with one another. It’s my responsibility to see you, hear you, and be in connection with you. From there, I hold space for you, guide you, and get out of your way as you work towards integration with your whole self.