Awakened Heart Healing

Body-Mind-Spirit based therapy for Highly Sensitive People

With over 15 years of experience in a variety of community mental health settings—including residential treatment, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, crisis centers, and private practice—I’ve discovered that my true passion lies in working with highly sensitive individuals. As a fellow Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I bring my own lived experience to the table, understanding firsthand the challenges and unique gifts that come with being highly sensitive. I am deeply committed to helping others navigate the nuances of their temperament while embracing the superpowers that come with being an HSP, guiding them toward balance, self-compassion, and empowerment.

I utilize a therapeutic approach that blends a Humanistic perspective with a variety of healing modalities, including Family Systems Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Gestalt Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, and Mindfulness Practices. This combination allows me to create an emotionally attuned and supportive space for individuals to make transformational changes in their lives. As a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive practitioner and LGBTQIA+ ally, I am committed to meeting each person where they are and providing compassionate care tailored to their unique journey.

I believe that within each person lies the ability to create positive change and live their fullest life. My role is to guide and support you in acknowledging and releasing trauma with compassion, helping you learn from past challenges and cultivate a cohesive narrative that empowers you to express your highest potential. The foundation of this work is fostering secure attachment, both within yourself and in your relationships. By using the therapeutic relationship as a secure base, I help create a safe, supportive space where you can heal, grow, and step into your authentic self.

I am here to help you navigate the changes in your life, guiding you toward accessing the clarity, peace, and wisdom that has always been within you.

I work best with individuals who are open and willing to engage in self-compassionate, mindfulness-based, experiential practices to connect with their emotions and higher consciousness. From both personal and professional experience, I’ve learned that when we stay in our heads, intellectualizing our emotions, we distance ourselves from truly feeling them and healing our pain. This often leaves us stuck in our minds and in a cycle of pain and confusion. My hope is that by immersing ourselves in our bodily experiences and tapping into our heart center, we can better navigate the challenges we face. The wisdom stored in our bodies is a powerful guide that helps us move through difficulties with greater ease and understanding.

Every circumstance we experience is here to teach us. With any life change comes the potential for transformation and growth.