About the Work.
I have been trained through The Allender Center to see a person through the lens of Story, which provides an understanding of how the past informs present reality.
We must know where we have come from in order to know where we are going.
When we locate stories from our past that have deeply impacted us – whether capital “T” Trauma, lowercase trauma, or simply the confusion and neglect found in many childhoods – and receive care and understanding in those places, new pathways in the brain open.
Mind, body, and spirit are all incorporated in this work. It is informed by neuroscience and has an empirical foundation for its effectiveness. When we enter our past stories, with insight and care, change follows.
My work is also informed by Internal Family Systems, a somatic approach, and whole-body care.
I work with individuals and in small group settings, both of which can be transformative.
I’m interested in doing this with others. What is a Story Group?
A Story Work Group is built on the work of Dr. Dan Allender. I provide a 10-week Story Group Offering (online or in-person) that can be a follow-on to an Allender Center Story Group Workshop, or a place to start engaging one's stories of harm and shame, in a safe, small group setting. When we experience the kind faces and presence of others in our places of shame, significant transformation follows.
Do you work with individuals remotely or in-person?
I work over Zoom, or in-person in the Charlotte, NC area. Whether we work together for a single session or for years, it would be my honor to walk with you towards transformation.
What does the next step look like?
I'd love to connect! We start with exploring this together in a 45 minute session. Simply contact me to schedule a time (we can meet in person in the Charlotte, NC area, or over Zoom)
If you don't feel quite ready for that step, consider visiting the Resources to Begin section.
Do you provide any teaching to larger groups?
I love to share about the healing journey, along with practical ways to walk in greater depth and freedom, whether in formal or informal times. Contact me to discuss more.
What does it cost?
$100 per clinical hour (50 minutes). There is no cost for the first session.
What if we know each other already?
Trust is the bedrock of all healthy relationships. We cannot work in this setting without it! If we know each other in some way and you are wondering if it's possible to still become a client, then please reach out, and let's explore if it can be done in a way that honors us both and the relationship we hold. Often, with someone in my social circle I do a series of initial meetings and then connect them to others.