Holistic Psychotherapy + Coaching for Individuals + Relationships
People need a therapist who they
feel understands them.
Change begins with radical honestly, self-awareness, acceptance, + intentional effort. We’re here to guide + support you in the discomfort of healing, growth, transition, + transformation. Working with a therapist who has been where you are can help you feel less alone + understood at a deeper level. We have personal lived experience with many of the challenges our clients are going through, which helps us understand them + their needs better. It’s important to know therapists do this work because we’ve been where you are + we want you to know things DO get better with the right support, tools, + resources.
This is where We can help.
Our wounds are the uncomfortable catalysts that can help us create a more secure, authentic, + aligned life. All experiences are teachers for growth + we have the choice to turn our challenges into power + purpose rather than remain victims of our circumstances. We have the power to change + transform negative into positive, or dark into light, by tapping into our inner knowing, strength, + wisdoms. It’s our role to provide insight, feedback, + direction so you can make sense of your experiences + decide the changes you want to make to create more balance, peace, + fulfillment in your life.
We’re a good fit for you if:
You're open to hearing feedback about yourself + your personal contributions to your choices that are creating your experiences.
You hold yourself accountable rather than being in the habit of shifting blame to avoid looking at yourself. Self-judgment is a block to growth, but accountability rooted in understanding + radical self-compassion will fast track it!
You're willing to keep an open mind, take the insight, information, + tools learned in session + apply those in your life, + you're willing to make shifts in perspectives + behaviors.
Have realistic expectations. Change is a process that takes place over time + with awareness + intentional effort. Our patterns do not change overnight + tolerance, grace, understanding, + compassion are necessary to facilitate + support growth.
You understand self-love is an intentional action + the foundation for healing + growth. You will be asked to engage in "homework" outside of our sessions so you can develop + master the skills we'll be working on in session.
Radical honesty, openness, transparency, + emotional vulnerability are necessary for therapy to work. This means hearing uncomfortable truths sometimes since we can't change what we're not aware of or acknowledging. Part of our work will be helping you develop + grow your courage muscle!
You take personal responsibility for the changes you make. Therapists can't force people to grow or make changes + you have autonomy + the right to make changes that you believe are right + best for you personally. You ultimately decide the areas you want to grow in + improvements are a direct reflection of your choices + actions.
You come prepared for sessions by having a particular problem or topic you'd like to focus on. It can be helpful to make a personal list of the issues you're feeling challenged by + what underlying needs you have that aren't being met so we can explore solutions that feel aligned to you.
There are limitations to therapy since psychotherapists specialize in different areas + healing + growth is multilayered. This means we can make improvements in some areas + in other areas you may need to work with a different therapist at some point down the road to address those particular challenges. The area I specialize in as it relates to relationship intimacy is helping couples build emotional safety, security, + emotional intimacy + closeness, which is the necessary foundation for physical intimacy to grow.
Areas of Expertise
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We have found therapy to be most effective when oriented to open-mindedness, self-exploration, awareness, accountability, collaboration, + self-motivation. We create + foster a safe, confidential, + supportive environment where our clients feel inspired + empowered to make changes towards better alignment + fulfillment. We take the time to fully understand our client’s experiences, challenges, + motivations in order to create a strategy tailored to the individual. We believe in the power of radical honesty + employ a direct, compassionate, rational, + solution-focused approach in the several therapeutic approaches we use.
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Relationship challenges are normal, but can be a sign that parts of it aren't functioning well. As a Conscious Relationship Coach I help clients understand how their individual attachment histories, perceptions, behavior patterns, + communication styles contribute to their conflicts. As an Attachment Specialist + Emotional Intimacy Coach, I teach clients how to create emotional safety + security in their relationship so they can communicate about their differences in healthier + more productive ways that preserve + deepen their connection. We take the perspective that relationship challenges are opportunities to gain deeper awareness, understanding + intimacy with our partners.
I work with both monogamous + ethical non-monogamous relationship orientations using an egalitarian framework because we believe in emotional safety + equality around here. The journey to becoming polyamorous can bring up normal feelings of fear, uncertainty, insecurity, + old attachment wounds from previous relationships. It can be helpful to talk with a therapist who understands the challenges that come with transitioning your relationship to consensual + ethical non-monogamy. Working with a therapist who has experience being poly can help you + your partner(s) understand your emotional experiences + get clear about your needs, desires, + boundaries before you begin connecting with others. The goal in our work together is to help you prepare for this relationship transition, create emotional safety + security, + help you navigate this journey together in a way + pace that feels most comfortable for all partners. It’s important to get honest with yourself + your partner about your motivations for entering a poly dynamic + to get clear about what it is you’re looking for in terms of connecting with others. There are levels to connection + relationships (spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, + sexual) that we’ll talk about here to help you get clear about your needs.
From a psychological + psychospiritual perspective, relationships function as mirrors, teachers, + catalysts for personal expansion. The poly journey is no different. This relationship orientation is about self-discovery through connection with others. It’s a journey toward self-exploration, expanded love of self + others, + has potential to increase our personal knowledge, wisdom, + experiences that enrich our lives.
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Traumatic experiences affect our mental + emotional functioning, relationships, + quality of life. Unresolved trauma + PTSD are often a result of unprocessed traumatic memories that trigger our fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses + we develop self-protecting coping mechanisms that can interfere with our lives. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based trauma therapy that targets distressing memories, reprocesses them, + uses voluntary image rescripting to help resolve emotional pain attached to the memories. This type of trauma therapy is unique since you don’t need to talk about your experience. Relief is typically experienced after a single session in most cases. Complex trauma may require additional sessions to resolve.
ART therapy might be for you if:
· You've tried other trauma therapies without success.
· You avoid therapy because you don't want to keep talking about it.
· You're tired of feeling stuck.
· You want to stop thinking about what happened + move forward in peace.
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One of the most difficult aspects of experiencing infertility + going through the IVF process is feeling like you don’t have control. I’ve personally experienced unexplained infertility + miscarriage, + have gone through the IVF process several times. Working with a therapist who understands the journey can help you feel less alone + focus on what you do have control over. I’m here to answer questions, support you in the IVF process, + provide tools to help you maintain perspective + emotional balance in the face of uncertainty. If you’re considering becoming an egg donor, I can support you in this area as well since I’ve had the honor of helping couples grow their families in this way.
Manage Difficult Emotions
Learn to manage feelings of fear, anger, + grief. This journey can feel like you're on an emotional rollercoaster + it's important to have a space where you feel understood, informed, + grounded.
Understand the IVF Journey
In our sessions we'll talk about the IVF process + what to expect along the way. It's my goal to help you feel more informed + in control so you + your partner can navigate the ups + downs of this journey while focusing on the excitement of expanding your family.
Optimize Mental, Emotional, + Physical Health + Wellbeing
Our mental, emotional, + physical health are interconnected so it's imperative to manage stress levels + incorporate wellness strategies to prepare your body for pregnancy. In our sessions we'll work toward creating a healthy "fertile" mindset + maintaining emotional balance. We'll also talk about mindfulness, nutrition, detox, stress reduction techniques, environmental health, energy work,+ other alternative health practices to optimize whole body health. This will be especially important if you struggle with an autoimmune condition or thyroid dysfunction. Hormonal balance, quality nutrition, + gut health are essential for conceiving + supporting a healthy pregnancy. Changes in your healthcare routine should always be discussed with your doctor first.
Creating Conscious, Healthy, Intentional Relationships Rooted in Mutual + Personal Accountability
Healing happens through creating conscious relationships. Our connections can offer a powerful catalyst for understanding ourselves more deeply + the inner work we do can help heal our attachment wounds by creating an emotionally secure environment where we’re free to express ourselves. Working with a Conscious Relationship + Emotional Intimacy Coach can help guide you in this work.
Mental + emotional health is determined by the quality of relationships we have with ourselves + others. To create intimacy we need to feel seen + understood, + treated with respect, empathy, + compassion during times of conflict. Emotional intimacy is the foundation for physical intimacy to grow + flourish.
Conflicts are normal, but tend to be a result of something deeper going on within that needs to be explored + expressed. Conflict can also be a result of opposing values, wants, + needs that may change over time. I’m here to facilitate these conversations while we work together to create corrective emotional experiences that give opportunities to deepen your connection + intimacy.
In our work together you’ll learn how to have a healthy relationship, communicate more effectively, + build self-awareness by getting radically honest about how you’re showing up for yourself + each other. We bring patterns into our relationships + our work will help you both reflect on those so you can get clear about your connection needs + build a more stable, functional, + sustainable relationship that feels satisfying for both partners.
Developing a conscious love means getting radically honest about your experiences, feelings, + needs in the relationship. Conscious love is about honoring our own needs just as much as we honor the needs of our partner. It’s self-reflective, supports growth, + requires accountability + authenticity in order to be sustainable. Conscious love is a way of being. It embraces the challenges, ebbs + flows of the relationship + the changes we inevitably need to grow through as individuals + as a couple. It’s a commitment to understanding ourselves, our perceptions, feelings, wounds, + response patterns, + learning the role we play in our own experiences with others. In conscious relationships we acknowledge + respect the unpredictable nature of life, specifically a life committed to doing inner work + exploring ourselves through the experiences we feel called to have that will expand us as individuals.
In cases where one or both partners decide to end or transition the relationship because they’re no longer growing individually or together, we’ll talk about how to do that in a conscious + compassionate way to reduce relational trauma + attachment wounding. Working with a therapist during this major life transition can help you identify the important lessons learned from the relationship + experience healing + closure while acknowledging the love you shared + the parts of the relationship that were fulfilling. Post relationship therapy can help you both prevent bringing unresolved issues or unhealthy relationship patterns into your next relationship.
Are you ready to invest in yourself + take control of your life?
Get Started:
Step 1: Call or text to schedule a 15 min. phone consultation to determine if we’re the best fit for your needs.
Step 2: Schedule + complete your first therapy session where we’ll discuss a general therapy plan to fit your needs + goals.