“Just as the lotus, we find the strength to rise from the mire, to bloom out of the darkness, and radiate beauty into the world.”
-Unknown
— “A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life” —
C.K. Germer
Do you feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of depression or anxiety that just won’t let up? Are life’s challenges starting to feel too heavy to carry—like the path forward is blocked no matter how hard you try? Maybe the weight of it all has begun to strain your relationships, impact your work, or make everyday life feel harder than it should.
You might be wondering if anyone could truly understand what you’re feeling—or fear that opening up will only lead to judgment or pity. If that’s where you are right now, please know this: you’re not alone, and it’s okay to ask for help. There is space here for your pain, your story, and your healing.
My promise is to offer you a space where you can feel truly safe, seen, and heard—a place free from judgment, where you can show up exactly as you are. I will be fully present with you, listen with care, and walk alongside you with honesty and compassion as you move through your journey toward healing and wholeness.
I believe that within every person lies the capacity to grow, heal, and find meaning—even in the midst of pain. By gently uncovering and building on your unique strengths, we can begin to clear the path forward, moving through the obstacles that have held you back and toward the life you deeply want.
You are not just a set of challenges or a list of symptoms—you are a whole, complex, and deeply valuable person. Each client brings a different story, personality, learning style, and lived experience into the counseling space. My role is to meet you where you are, and to tailor our work together in a way that truly honors who you are, and who you are becoming.
That’s why I take an integrative and holistic approach to counseling—because healing isn’t one-dimensional, and neither are you. My goal is to support your growth in a way that honors every part of who you are: your mind, body, heart, and spirit.
Together, we’ll create a process that feels natural and aligned with you—a path that not only helps you navigate life’s challenges but also leads you toward a deeper sense of self-understanding, compassion, and lasting well-being.
“Grace means that all of your mistakes now serve a purpose, instead of serving shame”
—M. Rusch—
Find and Give yourself Grace
I am deeply passionate about walking with people as they discover their own path to grace. To me, grace is a gentle, powerful force—it offers us freedom from the weight of shame, guilt, and self-condemnation. It allows us to begin seeing ourselves with compassion, perhaps for the first time.
Through grace, we not only learn to embrace who we are with kindness, but we also find the capacity to extend that same compassion to others. It’s a journey of healing, acceptance, and connection—and it would be an honor to walk that path with you.
Grace creates a safe and compassionate space where acceptance can take root. Within that space, we begin to see our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors not with judgment, but with understanding. Grace allows us to pause, reflect, and gently explore who we are—with honesty and without shame.
It is in this place of grace that we can begin to make choices that nurture healing—choices that care for the mind, the body, and the spirit, and guide us toward a more whole and peaceful life.
