I also experienced, and witnessed in others, what it was like when support was missing—and the many ways we can succumb to living in survival mode with protective patterns running our lives, rather than knowing our worth and feeling safe enough to envision and go for what we really want.

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When support from people wasn’t around, I often found the same lessons through the horses I loved and the time I spent in nature—places that quietly taught me about presence, patience, and the power of simply being with what is. Those experiences also shaped my appreciation for attunement and the subtle signals our bodies constantly communicate, long before we put words to them.

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Life shaped me to realize, no matter what I chose to do in life, I wanted to be one of the really good supporters — Someone effective, who meet someone where they are with compassion, not shy away from challenges, listen deeply for what is truly needed, and empower them to create what they want— guided by their own self-trust and inner knowing.

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Following that thread led me here to doing this work.

 

At 18, I became a devoted student of somatics, psychology, and movement, and an explorer of the relationship between body, mind, and spirit and have been studying ever since. 

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Over the past 20+ years of working with people, I’ve seen time and time again that when we invite the logical, problem-solving mind to take a step back and open our awareness to what is happening in the body, something powerful occurs. Our bodies begin to act like a compass—guiding us toward what needs healing and revealing the next steps toward what we want to create.

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I believe that making time to truly listen to and experience yourself in this way is one of the greatest gifts of change you can offer yourself. It allows what might normally exist outside of your day-to-day awareness to become conscious and holds the potential for powerful transformation. I balance this inner work with support creating new habits and actions that align with what people are growing towards.

 

Every day I see people make meaningful progress:

• Getting clear about what they truly want
• Creating habits that cultivate self-trust and prioritize their wellbeing
• Healing the roots of challenges in their bodies, relationships, and life circumstances
• Making choices aligned with what matters most to them
• Letting go of old patterns and subconscious beliefs that hold them back
• Taking courageous steps toward the life they desire—new jobs, relationships, and passions

 

I've also learned that a safe and supportive container, skillfully held by another person, is invaluable.

Yes, meaningful work can be done independently (and I will encourage you to do so). But having another person present can help you go deeper, stay with experiences you might otherwise move away from, and expand what feels possible for you.

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My approach is grounded in somatic (body-centered), trauma-informed, and attachment-focused work.

The approaches I'm trained in that most influence my work include:

• Somatic Experiencing®
• Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Experiences (DARe)
• Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy
• Inner Relationship Focusing
• Eco-Therapy

 

These are also the approaches that have been the most helpful and inspiring to me personally. I offer them with deep appreciation for their innovators and for the teachers I’ve had the privilege of learning from. They truly feel like some of the greatest gifts I’ve received.

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If you're feeling curious about what this kind of work could open up for you, and are ready to invest in yourself, I invite you to reach out to get started! I look forward to meeting you! 

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