psychotherapy in the woods
explore, ground, and connect
About
My work is for women and couples who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves. You may recognize recurring patterns in your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, or relationships, or you may simply feel that something in your life is not working the way you would like it to. What I am offering is deep reflective work that invites us to look beyond the surface of our experiences, discover patterns we may not yet recognize, and explore the parts of ourselves that have been hidden, rejected, or misunderstood.
My approach is based primarily on exploring internally using a self discipline oriented practice that emerged out of my clinical work over the years. Somatic Shadow Integration (SSI), is an integrative clinical framework informed by Jungian shadow concepts, somatic awareness, and relational understanding. Through this work, we explore how our emotional reactions, internal conflicts, and bodily experiences can reveal patterns that influence the way we move through life and connect with others.
Rather than focusing only on managing symptoms or changing behaviors, we work toward understanding what is happening beneath them. This process encourages curiosity, personal empowerment through accountability, and compassion as we learn to recognize our patterns, understand their origins, and develop new ways of responding.
Life transitions, relationships, grief, and trauma often bring these patterns into greater awareness. They can become opportunities to examine long-held beliefs, reconnect with neglected aspects of ourselves, and make intentional changes that support greater emotional balance and healthier relationships.
My goal is to provide a grounded, supportive therapeutic relationship for women who are ready to engage in meaningful self-exploration. Together, we work toward developing a stronger relationship with the whole self, one that supports greater acceptance, personal agency, and a sense of peace within ourselves and our relationships.
My work draws from several established therapeutic perspectives, including Jungian psychology and shadow work, attachment theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed parts work, and somatic approaches. These perspectives inform my understanding of how our internal experiences, emotional patterns, and relationships shape one another. Together, they provide a foundation for the deeper self-exploration central to my work.
I offer online therapy in a private, consistent, and supportive setting.
Individuals
individual counseling
Individual therapy sessions focus on developing a deeper understanding of the self and creating meaningful changes in the patterns that influence our emotional experiences, behaviors, and relationships. Using your life experiences, emotional reactions, and relationship dynamics as opportunities for exploration, we work toward developing a more intentional and compassionate relationship with the whole self. Through an experiential process I call "Tracking the Shadow," you will learn to recognize and explore patterns that may have previously gone unnoticed. This process incorporates awareness of thoughts, emotions, and bodily responses to help you understand the internal dynamics influencing your experiences. You will also develop practical skills for continuing this exploration between sessions, allowing each session to build upon the awareness and understanding gained through your ongoing practice. Sessions are typically one hour long and generally begin on a weekly basis. As your awareness and confidence in using these skills develop, we may gradually reduce the frequency of sessions to support greater independence in your ongoing self-exploration.
other stuff
Creating a consistent self-care routine can be an important part of reducing stress, improving emotional balance, and developing a greater sense of grounding in everyday life. These sessions focus on helping you identify your individual needs and develop a realistic, sustainable self-care practice that fits naturally into your daily routine. With many years of experience guiding meditation and relaxation practices, I incorporate mindfulness, grounding exercises, and nature-based guided visualizations to support stress reduction and overall well-being. Together, we will explore the sources of stress in your life, identify practices that help you feel more grounded and balanced, and create a personalized routine that supports your physical and emotional well-being. The goal is to develop practical skills that you can use independently, making self-care an intentional and consistent part of your life rather than something you turn to only when feeling overwhelmed. Sessions are typically one hour long and can be scheduled as needed. For those who are beginning a new self-care practice and would benefit from ongoing guidance and support, weekly sessions may be helpful until a comfortable and sustainable routine has been established.
Relationship Work
Couples
Couples work that is offered focuses on how to create a deeper connection that provides each person in the relationship a safe place to come for support and a way to grow into a lasting and harmonious partnership. This work invites each participant to look at themselves and relationship with curiosity and build awareness that allows for greater emotional growth and self regulation through the strengthening of inner security. Partners are asked to practice vulnerability with each other in new ways that will help them to experience the behaviors and words of their partner differently, creating more meaningful connection and deeper bonds between them.
Family
I offer individuals a way to address family relationships that fosters self growth and a new way to perceive loved ones that can create more meaningful family experiences as well as a way to reduce conflict.
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