Struggling in a messy but miraculous world. I’m here to help you walk through the darkness into the light.

I am here to create a space where kids feel safe - - where they can feel comfortable talking about tough topics. In providing a place where kids can express themselves, we also increase their capacity and resilience so they can handle difficult situations. Children learn to relate to and deal with their problems instead of being overwhelmed or denying them — when we allow for frustration and difficult emotions to be present and acknowledged, we are able to help them pivot…stretch…and thus adapt.

Childhood trauma may leave one feeling lost and hopeless. The pain and trauma may follow them into their adulthood and influence their well being. Instead, we address unfinished business and listen to the protective parts so we can help them to understand and heal their emotional wounds. We seek to help them process their emotions without trying to fix them. Instead we validate them for where they are at, allow room for emotions and attunement to their own wisdom while helping them to see things more clearly.

Parents are simply doing the best they can with what they know. But parenting isn’t necessarily intuitive. I consider it to be one of the most important and difficult jobs we can take on. There is no perfect book or instruction manual. Each child requires a custom approach that is constantly shifting. Parenting provides us with an opportunity to look within at the wounds in us that are showing up as we raise our children. We need to take a step back from often unrealistic or high expectations for our children that arise from societal views, our own trauma, or even developmental milestones. This allows us to open up to more conversations that lead with unconditional love - without judgement or pressure for them to be someone they are not. Often academic or sports accomplishments dictate the child’s self worth — here we seek to re-create our definition of success for them. When they can love themselves for their core essence and their own personal life journey, we create children whose loving legacy will continue on wards for generations.

While I work with children, a part of the work emphasizes assisting parents to increase their own self awareness and understanding - - I refer to this as knitting parent and child relationship back together. This may look like providing what I call Optional Prompts. For example, facilitating discussion, connection, teaching moments, relationship building, attuning to the child or talking together on a deeper level. We look at the child and parents self talk and inner voice, as well as beliefs they are holding.

The work may incorporate art(s) for therapeutic purposes of self expression, self reflection. connection to self and others, and finding meaning in difficult times.

Little loves….you may have gone through some really hard stuff. Together, we start a journey towards allowing your nervous system to settle and help you shine. Know that you are not alone -you are seen and loved no matter how you feel. Offering a safe place to share. I am here to support you.