WHAT TO EXPECT
I am a non-traditional counselor with non-traditional training, on purpose. Many of my clients started coming to me because they were seeking something deeper and more transformative after encountering the limitations of traditional talk therapy. I guide my clients in building a profound connection with themselves and their lives using somatic and intuitive engagement. I also work from a feminist, non-heteronormative, anti-racist lens, helping clients to build awareness around and free themselves from the embedded narratives we have adopted from our experiences of wounding both within our families and within our society. I work with techniques of spiritual and somatic psychology including  Focusing, Psychosynthesis, Jungian Dream Analysis, and Somatic Experiencing. My trauma and grief work focuses on healing through body memory which releases trauma without reliving trauma. I am both direct and supportive with my approach, offering a compassionate and growth-inducing environment.

"Classical psychological theory tends to, by absolute omission, split the human psyche away from relationship to the land on which humans live, away from the knowledge of the cultural etiologies of malaise and unrest, and also to sever psyche from the politics and policies which shape the inner and outer lives of humans- as though that outer world were not just as surreal, not just as symbol-laden, not just as impacting and imposing upon one's soul-life as the inner din." -Clarissa Pinkola Estes 

You may be interested in one-on-one counseling if:

• You are looking for a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in your life
• ​You need support to work through and heal from trauma or grief
• You are seeking more authenticity and self expression in your life​
• You are interested in exploring your dreams as a way of deepening your self awareness ​
• You identify as transgender or queer and are looking for a deeply affirming healing space
• You have faced challenges regarding your spiritual or religious beliefs (including spiritual abuse or religious wounding) and need a safe place to heal and rediscover your spirituality

I am very passionate about my work with both straight and LGBTQ couples. You might be interested in my couples counseling if: 

• You need support as a couple in getting out of negative cycles and building healthier ways of communicating
• You are looking to deepen your relationship and grow your intimate connection
• You are ethically non-monogamous and you are seeking support for your open or polyamorous relationship

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At Inspired Life Counseling, it is my true honor to travel this journey with you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule an appointment. I also offer distance sessions using FaceTime or Skype. My rate is $100 for 55 minutes, but I am a firm believer in making counseling accessible for everyone and am always happy to talk about my broad sliding scale options (as low as $30 per session) with my clients. 

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