The sounds of birds chirping are heard in my slumber, as I slowly begin to wake. I open my eyes and remember where I am. I feel the warmth of my sweet three year old’s body sleeping peacefully next to me. The rustling of my five year old in his bunk. My husband’s soft, sleepy Read more

As I’m typing these words, I am sitting crosslegged on my couch, my dogs peacefully sleeping next to me. It’s Tuesday, which in my world means I have the house to myself. On Tuesdays, I see clients remotely. Or what’s more true, is I don’t see any clients at all. Although I’ve had the intention Read more

For those of you following along, this blog is an accurate depiction of me; what I’m up to, what’s inspiring me that week, and all that’s taking up my heart space. The stuff of my life. In real time. I am a believer that things happen just as they should, at the exact right time. Read more

After a slow, easy morning, our bellies are full from breakfast, the house still smells of coffee beans, and I know the shift from calm to chaos is near. Sweet morning moments, snuggling in our jammies, and the few sips of coffee in peace, will soon turn into bike races around the house, fighting over Read more

As I stand in the backyard of our home, the breeze feels cool and crisp, the sunflowers, once stoic and yellow are now brown and drooping, the first leaves on our beloved maple tree have started to turn red, and for the first time in months, I feel change. I take a deep breath and Read more

I often have people coming to my practice with symptoms of depression and anxiety. These are by far the two most common presentations I work with. At this point in my career and in my personal life, I am so intrigued by the prevalence of these symptoms. I, too, experience anxiety. Which prompts more curisoty. Read more

My dad battled a rare type of cancer for years and eventually passed away on February 14th, 2012. In this moment, as I’m writing these words, I am still grieving. And I will continue to grieve. Over the years I have thought a lot about grief. About my grief. When my maternal grandmother was passing, Read more

I have a lot to share and say about shame. Shame is such a powerful emotion, one that can dictate our behavior, our perception of self, our relationships, and our entire life. Why do we feel shame? Why do we shame ourselves? How can we begin to acknowledge shame? How do we reject shame and Read more

Let me just start off by saying, I love this shit. This is not the shit you let go. This is the shit you breathe in. Deeply. This is the shit you let resonate and surrender to. This is the shit of life. Okay, you’re right, the stuff of life sounds better. I’ll stick with Read more

Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated Mother’s Day. Typing “Mother’s Day” provokes so many thoughts and emotions for me. AND this is less about Mother’s Day and more about the trial and error in finding a balance as a working mom that actually works. For me. It just so happens that in this particular Read more