Similar to the metaphor of the golden hour, I find inspiration for my counseling approach in nature. Just like a tree with a deep, sturdy root system, when we are more connected, grounded, or rooted – with ourselves, our community, our environment – we often find self-care and nourishment to be much easier. There are many forces in our society that make all these forms of connection difficult. My goal is to help clients find accessible pathways within their power to foster a greater sense of connection. This connection may be with their body, their values, their community, their passions, or simply, the nature in their backyard or local park. 

I practice from an anti-diet, Health At Every Size® (HAES) perspective, and emphasize principles of Intuitive Eating, self-compassion, and somatics in my work. From my work with clients, my own life experience, and from ongoing education in the field, I am increasingly aware of the importance of nervous system regulation for positive, sustainable behavior change. Only from a state of regulation can we move towards a greater sense of connection with ourselves and our surroundings. Thus, I am a major proponent of the healing capacity of art and other practices that engage the senses to help clients move towards a feeling of relaxation (and improved digestion!)