World Mental Health Day: Why This Work Matters To Me
Today, on World Mental Health Day, I find myself reflecting on why I chose this work and what it means to me. As a child, I knew I wanted to be a therapist. That [...]
Real Talk- What This Case Has Stirred Up for Me
I am writing about this here rather than taking this conversation to social media because I want this to be a space where people can digest the information without having to navigate comments that [...]
Impact of Grief on the Brain
The impact of grief on the brain is something I always address in my work with clients. It's not just the heart that breaks... The brain and central nervous system feel the loss too-it [...]
Why can mid-life feel harder when it is supposed to feel easier? For the women and for those who love them!
There is growing research exploring the connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the challenges some women experience during perimenopause and menopause. I share this because the women I see in midlife are often [...]
Navigating Relationships in Perimenopause
✨Menopause is not a fad. ✨ Perimenopause is not “just a phase.” For many women, this season is a profound biopsychosocial transition — impacting the body, the nervous system, identity, relationships, emotional regulation, energy levels, [...]
Surviving Grief
"Why is this hitting me so hard right now? It’s been ___ years.” This is one of the most common questions I hear about grief. The intensity of grief doesn’t follow a calendar. [...]
Learning From Trauma
There is no question that healing from trauma can be complex and often long—painful at times, with many defenses gathered along the way. I received a surprising lesson about authentic healing from Shania, one [...]
The Comfort of Being Understood
The theme in my office these days is “wanting to feel seen.”🤲 People are carrying a lot of pain right now whether it is globally or in their homes or in their personal shifts [...]
Grief can change boundaries.
Grief changes things. And that’s not a failure—it’s part of the process. 🌱 It’s not unusual for interests, relationships, work, and even routines to shift in grief. Things that once felt meaningful may no [...]
National Fallen Firefighter Memorials and Retreats
It is an honor and a privilege each time I am invited to facilitate groups for the National Fallen Firefighter memorials and retreats♥️🖤 Participants and coordinators often are thanking me for my time, but [...]
