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"I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being." -Hafiz “Self” is a foundational concept within the Internal Family System’s model.  Self is a precious resource inside the psyche that is unscathed by stress and trauma.  It is a well of wisdom, joy, and … Continue reading Self-energy meditation

Energy is all there is You don’t have to be a Reiki practitioner to take care of your energy body, which is comprised of meridians and chakras.  Meridians are the energy pathways that service at least one vital organ or physiological system.  Chakras are referred to as energy centers. Each chakra is named after the … Continue reading Root chakra

We usually think about the experience of grief in the context of the death of a loved one.  Of course, this is one of the most painful, incomprehensible events that we go through as humans.  Our minds aren’t constructed in a way that allow the concept of death to be easily grasped.  The sudden disappearance … Continue reading Grief & loss

Start by sitting upright, but not stiff.  Feel the couch or chair gently holding you up.  Now place a hand on your belly, which is an act of acknowledgement and compassion.  We don’t usually connect with our breath this way, using the belly as an access point.  This is especially difficult as women in a … Continue reading Tree mindfulness exercise

Polarity reversals occur when our behavior is not aligned with our intention and we find ourselves sabotaging progress.  Most of us have had the experience of connecting to a healthy concept or goal only to see ourselves getting in our own way or abandoning course.  Underlying reversals are not always conscious and contain hidden messages … Continue reading Polarity Reversal exercise

Springtime has so many life lessons to offer us.  Things are in bloom, even in places that we wouldn’t expect seedlings to sprout. I believe that nature is our biggest spiritual teacher. Philosophers and writers have often referred to nature as a place to contemplate and witness the miracles of life, death, and re-birth. Our … Continue reading Love grows here

What does it mean to arrive to therapy, both as a client and as a therapist?  I most often try to show up for you as grounded as possible.  This means that I might do some breathing exercises, an energy medicine routine, or simply take a small break that allows my system to clear space … Continue reading Arriving to therapy

Whenever I travel to larger U.S or European cities, I am struck by how various aspects of the culture reinforce a sense of community.  The place where I feel this most is on the train or subway.  Here, you find yourself among a wide variety of people, some speaking different languages.  There are children, groups … Continue reading This is for all the lonely people

My transition into private practice started with a solo road trip out west on Route 66. I had a taste of self-employment when I was contracted with a successful group practice in Colorado Springs. I loved my role as a lead clinician and was able to really expand my wings, which included having time to … Continue reading The journey begins