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As human beings we are capable of profoundly changing our lives. When we make the commitment to examine and accept our inner worlds, we are able to shape our lives into something extraordinary. Whether you find yourself yearning for something more in your career, your relationships, or can't quite put your finger on your restlessness, I am here to support you.
I practice positive psychology based coaching with an emphasis in somatic experiencing and creative expression. Every session is custom tailored to the client, as there is no one size fits all. I am an expert listener, an intuitive cheerleader, and am not afraid of the dark.
What It's Like to Work With Me
As both an empath and as someone who suffered from early childhood trauma, it has been a life long journey to find confidence in my voice and comfort in my own skin. Regardless of whether you’ve experienced your own trauma or are carrying around some that you’ve inherited from your ancestors, I am here to help you integrate them into your current narrative. As James Baldwin says, “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” The power we hold to transmute our pain and suffering into things of beauty never ceases to amaze me. I see the ways that my people pleasing tendencies, extreme need for outer validation, and lack of boundaries caused so much heartache and dis-ease. It is by facing these issues within myself that I have been able to grow and evolve and finally, to be led to a place of supporting others in their own healing.
The reality is we’re all just winging it. Nobody knows any better than you! I used to wish for someone to just tell me what to do. The path forward was so unclear. I’ve had to throw myself in a million different directions to find the experiences I needed to become who I am. And the work is never over because there is always more empathy, love, and communication possible. Coaching and creative expression have been the biggest game changers for me. I am indebted to my family and the many teachers and friends who have helped me to become my own lighthouse. I hope that I might help you become yours.
Experience + Training
JRNI Life Coaching, ICF certified program
Richard Seyd Studio, Acting
Qi Gong Healing and Meditation, Master Mingtong Gu
5 Rhythms, Gabriel Roth
Reiki Level 1 + 2, Liz Hoffman
Kim Maxwell Studio, Writing and Performance
Bhakti Yoga, Rusty Wells
Shari Carlson Studio, Acting, Singing, and Camera Work
B.A. Creative Studies, UC Santa Barbara