Counseling

Grief & Loss

At some point in everyone’s life, there will be grief or a loss of some kind - the grief we experience after the death of a loved one - even the loss of a dear animal companion leaves an indelible mark on our souls. Grief can also be complicated by trauma or complications surrounding the death. These losses can be devastating, the burden too difficult to carry on our own. I use gentle companionship, education, poetry and mindfulness to provide a healing and supportive environment for your pain.

Moving “toward” your grief may be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. You don’t ever “get over” grief. Contrary to what others might tell you [or want for you], in time, you will find solace as the grief finds its rightful place within you. Trust me. You will heal and find a new rhythm with grief as a gentle companion.

Grief counseling can give you hope in times of despair and pain. I’d like to accompany you on this grief walk so that you feel supported and learn to trust that healing is, indeed, possible. Grief is not meant to be experienced alone.

60-MINUTE SESSIONS $150

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Life Transitions

Transitions take place in many forms. More and more of us are facing uncertainty in our jobs and family lives. Most of us neglect to prepare for these in-between times: divorce, career change, illness, empty nest, relocation.

These periods of uncertainty can be fraught with anxiety, grief — sometimes even the whisper of depression. I will show you how to greet them with imagination and wonder so that you can embrace the struggle and approach transition as you would an adventure.

If you are feeling anxious or uncertain about a particular life change in a world that feels increasingly complex, I’m here to help. My favorite tool in this aspect of my practice is mindfulness. Mindfulness is a deep awareness of the present moment without judgement. It means allowing and accepting all thoughts and all feelings. I know that the word mindfulness sounds almost cliché, but it has helped many of my clients embrace uncertainty, let go of cumbersome safety nets and leap through transitions with a wide-open heart.

60-MINUTE SESSIONS $150

Shall we tackle one of those transitions together?

Nature & Poetry Therapy

Healing can happen more quickly and more profoundly while walking through a forest, sitting by the sea, digging in a garden, or writing in the arms of a tree.

I'd love to schedule an outdoor nature therapy session with you where we can walk ... and talk. I might even give you a nature task to complete! Afterwards, we’ll discuss that experience seated in a patch of grass or on a rocky ledge by the sea.

These sessions tend to be a little longer than my office visits so that we can be really present and listen to the magic and wisdom of nature.

If you are a lover of words, you already know the power of a properly placed poem. Much of my work involves poetry. This symbolic language can strike a chord deep in the soul bringing forward much needed tears or words that might otherwise be difficult to access. Often a poem illuminates a feeling, clarifies a question, or gives you something to think about before our next session. I’d love to introduce you to the power of poetry as healing agent.

90-minute nature therapy session $195

Shall we schedule a call to discuss?