Insights & Tools for Healing

I know shame intimately. It used to settle deep in my chest like a weight I couldn’t shake.

Trauma can feel like a shadow, lingering long after the event has passed. It affects how we see ourselves and the world

Life often pulls us along in many different directions, leaving us yearning for a deeper connection with ourselves.

Death is one of the most human experiences we face—and one of the hardest to talk about. When we hear the word “death,” we often think of losing someone we love: a parent, a child, a spouse, a friend. And yes, that grief can feel all-consuming.

There isn’t one perfect path to healing. Not for everyone. Not all the time. And when it comes to chronic pain or chronic illness, that truth feels especially important.

We come into the world knowing how to connect. That drive for connection is hardwired into us from the very beginning.

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.

It’s no surprise that many of us struggle to feel truly safe, at ease, or at home in our own bodies. We might feel shame or confusion around our desires—or wonder if we’re even allowed to have any. We might shut down emotionally or physically. We might feel both hungry for intimacy and terrified of it. These are all deeply human responses.

Working on self-esteem isn’t about becoming someone else—it’s about slowly, gently reclaiming your relationship with yourself. So many of us grew up absorbing quiet messages that we weren’t good enough, lovable enough, smart enough, worthy enough.

I believe we go from healing to healing in this life—or at least, we can. At any given moment, we have the opportunity to open ourselves to the process of studying our inner world, learning, growing, and finding new layers of healing. But it is a choice, and not everyone chooses it.

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

Divorce is an area of my work that holds a special place in my heart—because it’s part of my own story.

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.

Life often presents us with challenges that test our resilience. These moments, while difficult, are also opportunities for growth.

Have you ever felt a shift inside—the kind that helps you see a situation more clearly or open up to a new perspective on life?

Have you ever felt so disconnected from your body that it seemed like it was speaking a language you couldn’t understand? I know that...