Holistic Mental Health & Wellness Services
Paonia, Colorado
My Approach
I offer a creative and compassionate approach that honors the full complexity of your experience—mind, body, and spirit. Rooted in trauma-informed and spiritually attuned care, my work invites curiosity and imagination as pathways through transition and toward growth. Together, we’ll explore the personal stories that have shaped your identity, gently uncovering what no longer serves you and making space for what wants to emerge.
I believe in the power of creativity to unblock and transcend that which is not working.
Therapy is a deeply creative process—an unfolding conversation between the conscious and unconscious, the seen and unseen. In creating a warm and welcoming space, the therapeutic container becomes a kind of studio for the soul—a space that supports not only traditional talk therapy but also deeper, more expanded forms of exploration. Within this container, we move beyond words, inviting in intuition, imagery, and the body’s felt sense as trusted guides.
As your therapist, my role goes beyond simply empathizing with or validating your experience, because that alone can only take us so far. I'm here to gently illuminate blind spots, support deeper self-awareness, and hold space for compassionate accountability as an invitation into your full potential. My intention is to guide you toward meaningful change while honoring your courage and commitment to the work.
Compassion, in my view, is active—it’s not just feeling kindness or understanding, it’s also taking steps that support growth and transformation.
Having a growth mindset and curiosity will serve you greatly in our work together.
Therapy invites curiosity and a growth mindset, asking us to explore ourselves with tenderness and honesty and to embrace new ways of seeing, thinking, and relating—to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us. Stepping into therapy is an act of courage and openness. It’s not just about wanting things to feel different or wishing struggles would disappear—it’s about holding a deeply felt belief that transformation is possible.
We all carry a deep longing to be seen—to feel heard, understood, and connected.
So often, it’s hard to see ourselves as others see us. As a therapist, I think of myself as a mirror—reflecting back the parts of you that may have been forgotten or obscured by life's challenges, self-doubt, or old narratives. When we are met with presence and compassion, we start to see ourselves with the same tenderness—with eyes that honor rather than judge. We begin to remember the quiet, luminous essence of who we really are.
I believe therapy is, at its heart, a spiritual process—a journey of remembering and returning to one’s true essence.
Beneath the layers of story and conditioning lies a deeper self that longs to be seen and known. Together, we will create space for that sacred unfolding, listening not only to thoughts and emotions but also to the quiet wisdom of the soul. This work invites us into the realms of meaning, connection, and transcendence, where healing can feel like an awakening—a reconnection with the parts of ourselves, and of life, that are inherently whole.
If you are ready to embark on a journey of self-exploration and transformation, I invite you to connect with me. My practice is dedicated to supporting those who are seeking to reclaim their sense of purpose and live in greater harmony with themselves and the world around them. Let us work together to navigate the complexities of your experience and illuminate the path toward a more connected and meaningful life.
