My interest in the field of mental health emerged through a profound merging of personal and professional experiences.

 

On a personal level, I’ve lived through seasons of profound change, and I’ve seen how transformative mental health care can be—both in the lives of people I love and in my own. During some of the most difficult transitions of my life, therapy offered a space where I could finally see the patterns I had been carrying for years. I began to understand the stories I told myself, the ones that kept me small or guarded, and slowly learned to release the beliefs that had weighed on me much of my life. As I grew more honest with myself, I started recognizing how these patterns were shaping my relationships and the way I moved through the world. That awareness didn’t come easily; there were moments when the work felt raw and painful. But each step opened the possibility of relating to myself with more compassion and choosing new ways of showing up in my life. Committing to that process—especially during moments when everything felt uncertain—changed me. It helped me navigate transition with more clarity, deepen my connection to myself, and create a life that feels far more aligned with my authentic Self.

 

My experience with non-ordinary states has also been an avenue through which I have come to know my Self on a deeper level. I have found connection to my inner world, community with others, and deepened my understanding of connection to this amazing creation to which we all belong. These experiences have continually invited me to shed old assumptions, trust my inner guidance, and meet my own becoming with greater humility and openness.

 

Professionally, in my time as a registered nurse of 17 years, I became increasingly disillusioned with the Western healthcare model. Around me I saw people suffering and a system that was highly reactive, a model of disease management and quick “fixes” rather than one that promoted true well-being through disease prevention and promotion of health. The western model focused heavily on the physical body, often failing to address mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of those under its care.

 

Combined, my experiences cultivated a deep empathy and understanding of the importance of mental health and well-being, fueling my desire to contribute meaningfully to this field in a manner that considers the whole person and promotes quality of life - physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

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If you’re ready to invest in meaningful inner development and consciously shape the next chapter of your life, I invite you to begin a conversation with me today!