Insights & Tools for Healing

Trauma isn’t just about what happened—it’s about how it felt inside of you. It’s those moments when something hits you too hard or too...

Spirituality is often a quiet, sacred place where deep parts of our story and pain live—where trauma and loss meet hope and transformation. In my work with clients, I frequently sit with the complexity of their unique spiritual journeys, listening to how their stories and wounds shape their relationship with the sacred.

Shame has a special place in my heart. Strange thing to say, I know. But I spent two years training at the Center for Healing Shame—studying it, sitting with it, even learning to befriend it. I’ve come to see how shame touches nearly every area of life, especially our relationships—with ourselves, with others, and with the world.

When a client comes in struggling with anxious thoughts, physical tension, or chronic overwhelm, I let them know right away: we’re going to approach this gently, and together. I’ll offer tools and perspectives, but it’s their system that leads. That means we’ll pay attention to what actually feels helpful—not just what “should” work.

Grief is a deeply personal, often isolating experience. It deserves to be honored—not rushed, dismissed, or explained away.

Somatic exercises offer a unique invitation to listen deeply to our bodies and attune ourselves to the subtle narratives they weave....

I still remember the first time I realized my body was holding onto more than just physical tension.

Somatic mindfulness involves bringing conscious awareness to the sensations within our bodies, allowing us to connect more deeply

Have you ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of your stress, past experiences, or unspoken emotions in your body?

Whether you realize it or not, you’re likely already familiar with the central tenet of IFS: parts. Ever felt like part of you wanted to...

We often think of trauma as a mental or emotional experience. While it certainly has lasting effects on our inner world, it’s important...

When you hear the word “therapy,” you might think of a stark, clinical space where your practitioner asks you about your emotions,...

Have you ever found yourself thinking or feeling something like... A part of me knows I should get up and exercise, but another part of...

Did you know that 80% of your body’s signals are sent to the brain from the body, while only 20% travel from the brain to the body?...

"Pull over to the side of your journey and love how far you've come." — Danielle LaPorte I’m writing this post on a flight to Atlanta,...

In just a few days, we’ll say goodbye to 2022 and welcome in a brand new year – one full of possibilities, challenges, and new...

The holidays can bring up different feelings for everyone, every year. Excitement and uneasiness, gratitude and sorrow, certainty and...

Sometimes things happen in life that we don't plan or expect. Even though I know this, when something unexpected happens, it can still...

It’s been a while, hasn’t it? I haven’t posted since June. It's now the beginning of November, the leaves are changing colors, I've...