MY APPROACH

My primary therapeutic approach is Internal Family Systems (IFS), a trauma-informed model that invites us to welcome and care for every part of ourselves. Rather than avoiding, fighting, or trying to fix painful parts, we approach them with curiosity and compassion, learning how they have been trying to protect and support you. As these parts begin to trust the Self you can face situations with more calmness, clarity, creativity, courage, and compassion.

Healing doesn't come from getting rid of the parts of you that feel anxious, angry, ashamed, or overwhelmed. It comes from building a compassionate relationship with them. Through this process, you can experience greater self-acceptance, empowerment, and lasting transformation.

My training in Somatic Archeology® also informs my work. Developed by Dr. Ruby Gibson (Lakota), Somatic Archeology® is a body-centered approach that helps uncover emotions, sensations, beliefs, and intergenerational patterns held within the mind, body, and spirit. Rather than beginning with thoughts alone, we start by listening to the body's wisdom, gently exploring areas that feel stuck, disconnected, or burdened.

Mindfulness, somatic awareness, creativity, and expressive arts are woven throughout my practice, supporting an embodied and experiential approach to healing. I believe that meaningful change happens not only through insight but also through deeply felt experiences that reconnect us with ourselves, our relationships, our communities, and the natural world.